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   sschefer | Jun 26, 2002 10:14pm | #1

   I do not have a dual compound mitre saw. Mine is a single and it is a Bosch. The stops on it are very positive but can get dust built up on them when cutting bevels so you need to wipe them off before you return it to the stopped position or it will be off slightly. The reason mine is a single is because I wanted a 12" and Bosch doesnt make (or didnt) a dual 12". I also have a radial arm saw so I have dual if I need it, its just not all that portable. I also did not bother with a slider since the RAS does that just fine and my thoughts were that like the RAS, any problem in alignment would be amplified by the slider. I know a lot of folks have dual compound saws with and without sliders and love them. It just wasn't the right choice for me at the time.

   Steve - in Northern California

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   PaulParadis | Jun 27, 2002 01:54am | #2

   It is a darn good saw.  I just bought another for my brother.  I have been using it since that model came out.  At first I thought it was OK, great for cutting tall base.  Now I love it.  Belt drive so is starts softer than the 705 (which i own and like).  The gear box allows you to make cuts no other saw allows.  I have found it to be quite accurate.  I build stairs, buit-ins, and other finish carpentry work.  I can't vouch for longevity but it is a very nice saw.