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   sawdustmaker | Jun 27, 2004 03:36pm | #1

   Is that right and left CUT or TILT?

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   NewGreenie | Jun 27, 2004 04:28pm | #2

   The web page shows 175 right cut and 185 as left cut. Under specs. it shows 175 arbor tilt range 0 to 45 degree to right. 185 arbor tilt range 0 to 45 to the left. Trying to figure exactly what it means and the advantages of left or right cut or tilt.

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   jc21 | Jun 27, 2004 05:11pm | #3

   imho, it's a matter of personal preference and methods of work. I've used left and right tilt saws. The following link might help. http://benchmark.20m.com/articles/LeftVersusRightTilt/TablesawTilt.html

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   NewGreenie | Jun 27, 2004 05:49pm | #4

   Thanks

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   bakesale1 | Jun 28, 2004 07:01pm | #5

   It also depends on the type of fence you plan to use. My saw is right tilt but the fence can be set up to work on either side of the blade so that there is no difference in functionality.

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   mudman | Jun 28, 2004 10:43pm | #6

   Left tilt seems to be more common and I definately think that it is safer when ripping at 45 degrees. I have a right tilt because the price was right. I like that I can still use the cursor on the fence when using a dado set. With a left tilt that isn't possible.

   Mike

   please excuse my spelling.
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   RickL | Jun 29, 2004 03:16pm | #7

   With a slight modification it's quite easy to calibrate the cursor on a left tilt saw to accomodate the "dado issue"!!  By modifying the cursor mounting plate I can calibrate to either side of the dado or even the center and I have a preset stop to zero it back for the standard 1/8" blade so it's possible to expereince the saw to it's fullest. Never say something can't be done!  Also one can also do the same thing with the  http://www.digi-kit.com/  My version is a lot cheaper!