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If the choice is, for example, between a $200 miter saw and a $200 table saw, definitely go with the mitre saw. You'll have to pay a more to get a table saw of comparable quality. If you're concerned about ripping, I'd say you can either rip it with a circular saw, or have the lumber yard do it. Lots of times I have the lumber yard rip a sheet for me to the dimension I need, just becuase it's easier to manage in two smaller pieces. Especially if I'm working with 3/4" MDF (real heavy). Also, you need a heck of a lot of shop space to rip a 4x8 sheet on a table saw, and on a cheap table saw, it's a nightmare. You're much more likely to get an accurate cut by using a circular saw, IMO. Since this is a model RR forum, I'll say that I use my mitre saw much more often than my table saw, when it comes to model RR related work. I have absolutely no experience with sliding mitre, or radial arm saws, so I can't comment on those. John Underhill, VT
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