Charlie Woods
04-11-2005, 9:59 PM
Sorry I have not posted in awhile. The spring is often the busiest time for me since the Performing Arts Center is rented out quite abit for all kinds of performances.
Well, after much research, and going back over the comments posted by the members here I got the Makita LS 1013. With free shipping and the $75 dollar rebate I saved some money, which will go into the purchase of a better blade( probably a freud).
It arrived in excellent condition, with no damage to the box. It needed no adjusting and cut 10, 20, 30, 45 degree mitres dead on for my first test cuts. The table rotates very smoothly, with minimal preassure. I have already used it to cut some decorative trim for a chess table I am building, and will be taking some time to put it through it's paces when I help a friend install a new wood floor and retrim his living room. Ergonomics on this saw are great for me. I like the smooth push and pull of the unit when cutting, and the handle and trigger is comfortable. The work light is an intresting addition, but it does not put out enough light, so I have to bend it closer to the work piece.
As you can see from the other Pics I finished the mobile clamp/tool rack so I can have a little more room around the work bench and in general around my home shop. It really would not have taken me to long to finish, but after comming in from work at midnight for the last 3-4 weeks I only spent an hour in the shop once a week.( even an hour a week does wonders for my moral) Again I aplogize for the pic quality, I will spend more time this summer with the camera and photoshop honing my digital imaging skills.
Thanks
Well, after much research, and going back over the comments posted by the members here I got the Makita LS 1013. With free shipping and the $75 dollar rebate I saved some money, which will go into the purchase of a better blade( probably a freud).
It arrived in excellent condition, with no damage to the box. It needed no adjusting and cut 10, 20, 30, 45 degree mitres dead on for my first test cuts. The table rotates very smoothly, with minimal preassure. I have already used it to cut some decorative trim for a chess table I am building, and will be taking some time to put it through it's paces when I help a friend install a new wood floor and retrim his living room. Ergonomics on this saw are great for me. I like the smooth push and pull of the unit when cutting, and the handle and trigger is comfortable. The work light is an intresting addition, but it does not put out enough light, so I have to bend it closer to the work piece.
As you can see from the other Pics I finished the mobile clamp/tool rack so I can have a little more room around the work bench and in general around my home shop. It really would not have taken me to long to finish, but after comming in from work at midnight for the last 3-4 weeks I only spent an hour in the shop once a week.( even an hour a week does wonders for my moral) Again I aplogize for the pic quality, I will spend more time this summer with the camera and photoshop honing my digital imaging skills.
Thanks