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   Walker1 | Nov 15, 2005 09:39pm | #1

   Larry;  If I were buying a portable saw today, it would be a Bosch, no Question.  That service guy is full of it. A 12ga., 25ft. cord is more than acceptable to power that saw. That motor failed prematurely, plain and simple.

     I,m not a Dewalt basher, because I own a few Dewalt tools I am happy with, but I don't think the motors, and electronics they put in their machines are as high quality as what's offered in the top line models of brands like, Makita, Bosch, and Milwaukee. 

     Cheers. Shawn

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   Toolsguy | Nov 15, 2005 10:08pm | #2

   Thanks Shawn. Do you think I should have it repaired? One tool store referred me to a local guy who isnt a Dewalt auth repair guy but said he would look at it. I think a new motor goes for $75 plus labor.

   Or should I sell this for parts?

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   Walker1 | Nov 16, 2005 04:56am | #5

   Toolsguy;  If it were mine, and it was in really good condition, other than the motor, I might consider putting $125.00 into it it, if that would fix it. If it was much more than that, I would try and find a good deal on the Bosch.

    That's my Two cents.

        Cheers. Shawn

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   Robinlynn | Nov 16, 2005 02:08am | #3

   Larry,

   I have this saw.  Have had it for the past 4 years.  I typically run hardwoods through it, alot of exotics, cocobolo, kingwood, rosewoods, etc, stuff that isn't easy on the saw.  I have always used an extension cord and have no problems.  Your motor died early.  I love the saw, for what I do, right now.  I have just started making large furniture (did small stuff before) and am running into a table top size problem.  Other than that, it works fine. 

   Good luck.

   Robin

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   Toolsguy | Nov 16, 2005 03:28am | #4

   Robin, would you put money into it greater than $200 to repair or just buy a new one or different model? Just taking a poll I guess.

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   Robinlynn | Nov 16, 2005 05:38am | #6

   I kind of read Walker1's reply before sending this.  I agree.  It was $499 4 years ago.  If it were much over $100-$125, I'd be looking at the new ones.  As I said, I love my saw, but I was always taught to buy something that your going to use, be it for a sport or hobby, that will help you grow.  As long as it still works for you, keep it.  But how long will it work?  You're going to put money into something that will help you grow for another six months or have the chance to buy something that will grow with you for the next six years, what would you choose????

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   Toolsguy | Nov 16, 2005 05:47am | #7

   Good advice. I'm going to find out what it may cost to repair first but if its too much I'll buy the Bosch portable next time.

   Thanks the the input all.

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   Toolsguy | Mar 07, 2006 12:46am | #8

   Just a follow up to this thread I started a while ago. I wound up getting the Bosch but am having a hell of a time getting the fence to be paralell to the blade.

   Seems like no matter what I do, the rear part of the fence bumps in toward the blade and doesnt align properly.

   Anyone with a Bosch have any tips or encounter this problem?