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   USANigel | Jun 22, 2007 12:55am | #1

   I've been using the Irwin unit for 2 years with out problem. Just wish it was both sides of the blade!

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   bladeburner | Jun 22, 2007 02:24pm | #2

   I've had a LaserKerf for 3-4 years. Only problem is keeping sawdust off the lens.

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   matttt | Jun 26, 2007 10:55pm | #10

   Made the mistake of cutting some PVC pipe with the LaserKerf. Landed up with PVC shavings stuck to the lens. The PVC must have melted a litte and then stuck...PITA. Now I use plastic wrap over the lens when cutting anything but wood.
   As far as accuracy...real nice for framing but I stick to a table saw sled when I need accuracy...1/32 or better.

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   jccndakota | Jun 22, 2007 04:40pm | #3

   Thanks for the info-are you using it on a thin kerf blade?

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   USANigel | Jun 22, 2007 10:37pm | #9

   Works with all the dewalt and irwin blades. Thin or other wise.

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   kriley | Jun 22, 2007 05:04pm | #4

   About three years ago I bought the Delta 36-255L twin laser miter saw.
   Although Delta's quality has suffered of late, and this saw was no exception, with a few adjustments and a new left fence I haven't looked back. The lasers are integral and easy to adjust. Once adjusted they stay that way.
   It's great having a laser on both sides of the blade. The only real down side is it's very had to see in sunlight so when I have it outside for one of those home projects I have to shade the work piece with my hand to see the laser line.

   http://www.insidewoodworking.com/delta/delta_miter_saw.html

   They are still available.
   http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=136&p=5975

   $399 here,
   http://www.unclejoes.com/table_saws_for_less.htm

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   jccndakota | Jun 22, 2007 05:47pm | #5

   Thanks for the info on the delta saw.

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   colebearanimals | Jun 22, 2007 06:49pm | #6

   Hi All,

        Sorry jccndakoda. I'm not trying to hijack this thing but I have a question. Of the laser lines I've seen, I have found them to be fat ( wide ) and ill defined. I can't really see where the true line is. Have they gotten better or is it just me?

                                                     Paul

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   forestgirl | Jun 22, 2007 07:20pm | #7

   That's why the 2-laser system is the best -- you're not working to a line, fat or small, you're using the actual kerf of the blade (gap between the two lasers) to set the stock.  I can only dream, LOL.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   forestgirl | Jun 22, 2007 07:23pm | #8

   Doesn't it drive you nuts.  I have a Bosch saw, and the laser gizmos say "Nope, won't work on a Bosch." 

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)