Miter Saw vs. Table Saw

[Anonymous]

Make a featherboard, It helps keep the wood next to the fence when ripping. It also helps to prevent kickbacks.

[Anonymous]

=( I just had all my ripping done at The Home Depot for free. Infact, they made every single cut I needed for my 8X4 layout. All the bench work is cut, I just brought it home and I will assemble it tomorrow. What is worse, I got such a good deal now I have the potential for an 16X4 or an 8X8. I am not sure what the heck to do!

CNW_Andrew

[claycts]

[:D]Simple GET A SHOP SMITH V then you have it all!

[grayfox1119]

MStein pretty much summed it up best.
Personally, I started out as a young family man, not much money available for any power tools ( no battery models back in the 60's). I will not bore you with my trials and tribulations, but what I will tell you is, by the very best that you can afford. It is better to buy one excellent brand power tool than a cheap piece of crap.
If you have enough money to buy a table saw, go that route FIRST, and also buy a portable saw. Between the two saws, you can do most anything that you will need. Later as you have more money, a 12" compound mitre saw is a terrific tool that you will really love.
Make out your Christmas list early.....birthday and Father's Day also while your at it.

[Big_Boy_4005]

QUOTE: Originally posted by claycts

[:D]Simple GET A SHOP SMITH V then you have it all!

ShopSmith Mark V, there's a blast from my past. I used to work in a hobby store in Denver back in the early 80's. In addition to selling trains and all of the other general hobby stuff, the owner had gotten himself a ShopSmith dealership. I always dreaded the days shipments would arrive. Those things are heavy when they're crated. The boss was a bit of a wiz at giving demos, but guess who got to sweep up.

At a glance it seemed like a rather clever gizmo, but after a while it looked like a real chore to change functions. By the time you bought all of the accessories, you hadn't really saved that much money or space. In table saw mode, I thought it left a lot to be desired. Bust a coupler, and you better have a spare, or you are done for the day.