Problems with Precision and Quality of Cut

Street price: $220
Accuracy of cut: Poor
Quality of cut: Poor

This saw has too many problems for us to recommend it. The guard had to be removed completely to change the blade. Also, the arbor nut had been painted over, making it very difficult to remove. But the main problems are with precision and quality of cut. It is difficult to achieve an accurate miter, because the locking knob moves the table sideways when you tighten it. Also, there is considerable runout in the blade, which contributed to the inaccuracy of joinery cuts, and there is no brake.

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