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   markgraff | Jan 08, 2003 07:19pm | #1

   I have a Craftsman 10" portable table saw and hate it.  FYI the arbor was too large (or small I forget) to install the dado head cutter I bought.  Also, the mitre slots are too small (or large) for any of the accessories that I tried.  The fence is horrible and never squares up- I have to do it manually.  I am in the market for a new larger saw.

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   trotwood | Jan 08, 2003 11:22pm | #2

   Dear Mark.

   Thank you for your reply, I will delete the Craftsman unit from my list.

   I appreciate the time that you took to review my request and your subsequent message.

   Regards.

   George Winchester

   Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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   riverr1 | Jan 09, 2003 12:56am | #3

   Aren't the arbor shafts on most or all of the portable benchtops too short for a dado blade? I know I've seen the, "how do I," and "what can I do about," questions concerning this issue on the forums.

   Don

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   trotwood | Jan 10, 2003 05:20pm | #6

   Dear Don:

   You are correct as the inside guard will only allow me to install the two outside cutters and not the chippers.

   I will have to further review a better bench saw with a larger arbor and throat opening.

   Thank you for your reply.

   George Winchester

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   BenA | Jan 09, 2003 01:48am | #4

   George: If your using a Makita saw model 2708 (now discontinued) you can get a dado insert for that saw. just call any makita distributor and they should be able to get it for you  Good luck

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   trotwood | Jan 10, 2003 05:33pm | #7

   Dear Ben.

   Thank you for your reply, I will contact my local Home Hardware location and have them order the part for me.

   Thanking you for your advice.

   George Winchester

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   NormInFujino | Jan 09, 2003 09:55am | #5

   It depends on how much portability you need, but if the moving around is only occasional, you might also consider the Ryobi BT3100 (I wouldn't want to rough handle it each day in a pickup). It weighs only about 106 pounds with stand, and handles a full dado set (6") easily. Also has the best rip fence of the bunch, from what I've heard (never used the other saws, but my BT3000's has always been dead on). The SMT may take some getting used to, but it's far superior to the cheap standard miter gages that you find with other ordinary saws. For more info, check out the Ryobi Forum and Sam Conder's Ryobi BT3K Forum

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   trotwood | Jan 10, 2003 05:42pm | #8

   Dear Norm.

   Thank you for your reply I will review the saw in question at the local Dealer and obtain their best price, I know that Home Dept. also stock it and they my be able to better the price for me.

   Thanking you again for your information.

   George Winchester

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   Petey | Jan 10, 2003 11:03pm | #9

   Just came off a job with a new Bosch 10 inch portable, nice saw, nice fence, nice stand, dust bag shoots dust in your face, need to use shopvac

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   trotwood | Jan 16, 2003 07:49pm | #10

   Dear Petey.

   Thank you for your reply, I will visist Home Depot. and review this unit.

   Thanking you for your time.

   George Winchester

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   plinthe | Jan 17, 2003 06:00am | #11

   Hi Winch

   I have the Bosch and have not regretted it since I bought it a year and a half ago. It has a longer arbour than most other models but I'm not sure of the exact capacity. Fence is great. Motor handles 3/4 plywood with no problem. I have even ripped many two by tens; with a ripping blade, easy. That's another nice feature: the locking arbour. Change blades in a minute with a little practice. If you use it in your shop, I would recommend a lumber and plywood base to make it more stable. Seems far superior to the DeWalt. All of the reviews I've read favour the Bosch.

   Good luck with your buy.

   Plinthe from Quebec

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   trotwood | Jan 18, 2003 12:59am | #12

   Dear Plinthe.

   Thank you for your reply, I have reviewed this unit at my local Home Depot, Store, it certainly looks extremely well built and rock solid.

   As for the base, I presently have an older Sears 10" Radial Arm Saw on a sturdy mobile steel frame and could use the same for the Bosch unit, the casters are 3.5" and lockable.

   Thanking you again for your input and time to reply to my question.

   Regards

   George Winchester

   Hamilton, Ontario Canada