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As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ?
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Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ?
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I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ?
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I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.”
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thanks so much,?
Anthony?
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Since you will give the saw to your dad eventually, then buy the best job site saw, that is a great way to say Thank You.
James
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 12:17 PM Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote: As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ?
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Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ?
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I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ?
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I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.”
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thanks so much,?
Anthony?
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I have used the Dewalt for years. I love that saw. It’s got a solid little fence that doesn’t flex because it’s locked down at both ends. I use it all the time.
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Since you will give the saw to your dad eventually, then buy the best job site saw, that is a great way to say Thank You.
James On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 12:17 PM Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote: As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ? ?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ? ?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ? ?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.” ?
thanks so much,? Anthony?
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James and Bird,?
Thanks for the responses! I'll certainly add the Dewalt to the list of saws to check out. ?Always love hearing positive responses from members here. ?
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On Jan 20, 2021, at 1:28 PM, Bird Cupps < birdc@...> wrote:
I have used the Dewalt for years. I love that saw. It’s got a solid little fence that doesn’t flex because it’s locked down at both ends. I use it all the time.
Since you will give the saw to your dad eventually, then buy the best job site saw, that is a great way to say Thank You.
James On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 12:17 PM Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote: As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ? ?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ? ?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ? ?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.” ?
thanks so much,? Anthony?
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I too have that little Dewalt. I can't find much fault with it either. Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.432.2765 -- Jason J. Holtz Furniture 3307 Snelling Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Anthony
I would check out Bosch's latest offering. I have used two different generations of their jobsite saws, and it exceeded expectations as we do house trim and kitchen installation for Habitat. The fence, riving knife, and extension table just seem to reflect a quality that we come to expect on a cabinet saw. I assume several brands are made at the same factory these days, but I have found myself throwing yellow power tools away in the last five years. The reliability has been disappointing, but they have been primarily battery tools so it may not be relevant to your search for a jobsite saw.
Jim On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:17:01 PM EST, Anthony Quesada <tonymiga2@...> wrote:
As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ? ? Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ? ? I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ? ? I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.” ? thanks so much,? Anthony?
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Jim,?
thanks for the recommendation! ?I will certainly add the Bosch to the list. ?I have had been pleased with the Bosch tools in my shop and it is great to hear about your experience as an everyday saw in the field. ?Thanks again for taking the time to share! Best,?
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On Jan 20, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Jim Gaynor via < jgaynor57@...> wrote:
Anthony
I would check out Bosch's latest offering. I have used two different generations of their jobsite saws, and it exceeded expectations as we do house trim and kitchen installation for Habitat. The fence, riving knife, and extension table just seem to reflect a quality that we come to expect on a cabinet saw. I assume several brands are made at the same factory these days, but I have found myself throwing yellow power tools away in the last five years. The reliability has been disappointing, but they have been primarily battery tools so it may not be relevant to your search for a jobsite saw.
Jim On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:17:01 PM EST, Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote:
As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ? ?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ? ?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ? ?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.” ?
thanks so much,? Anthony?
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On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:13 PM Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote: Jim,?
thanks for the recommendation!? I will certainly add the Bosch to the list.? I have had been pleased with the Bosch tools in my shop and it is great to hear about your experience as an everyday saw in the field.? Thanks again for taking the time to share! Best,? Anthony? On Jan 20, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Jim Gaynor via < jgaynor57@...> wrote:
Anthony
I would check out Bosch's latest offering. I have used two different generations of their jobsite saws, and it exceeded expectations as we do house trim and kitchen installation for Habitat. The fence, riving knife, and extension table just seem to reflect a quality that we come to expect on a cabinet saw. I assume several brands are made at the same factory these days, but I have found myself throwing yellow power tools away in the last five years. The reliability has been disappointing, but they have been primarily battery tools so it may not be relevant to your search for a jobsite saw.
Jim On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:17:01 PM EST, Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote:
As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ? ?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ? ?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ? ?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.” ?
thanks so much,? Anthony?
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Anthony ,,,,Erica takes 30 mm bore as does Elu flip saw! Designing and building for 50 years
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On Jan 20, 2021, at 6:15 PM, Michael Marsico <michael.marsico1@...> wrote:
? I had a Bosch for a number of years and used it for everything until i bought my first felder in 2018. ? I liked it and it worked well -
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:13 PM Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote: Jim,?
thanks for the recommendation!? I will certainly add the Bosch to the list.? I have had been pleased with the Bosch tools in my shop and it is great to hear about your experience as an everyday saw in the field.? Thanks again for taking the time to share! Best,? Anthony? On Jan 20, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Jim Gaynor via < jgaynor57@...> wrote:
Anthony
I would check out Bosch's latest offering. I have used two different generations of their jobsite saws, and it exceeded expectations as we do house trim and kitchen installation for Habitat. The fence, riving knife, and extension table just seem to reflect a quality that we come to expect on a cabinet saw. I assume several brands are made at the same factory these days, but I have found myself throwing yellow power tools away in the last five years. The reliability has been disappointing, but they have been primarily battery tools so it may not be relevant to your search for a jobsite saw.
Jim On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:17:01 PM EST, Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote:
As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ? ?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ? ?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ? ?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.” ?
thanks so much,? Anthony?
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one consideration is? will there be heights involved.? If so get
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As
mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.?
Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and
until I move into the bigger space where I will get another
slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own
tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making
things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ?
?
Any
recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the
barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I
have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive
rips and cross cuts (with sled). ?
?
I
believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I
have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a
fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from
those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the
Erika be at the top of the list? ?
?
I
also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop
space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in
learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so
graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an
addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his
40 year old “job site saw.”
?
thanks
so much,?
Anthony?
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I own a Bosch jobsite saw, it has many good features and performs well.
One of the few negatives are the slots for the mitre gauge. They are well under standard size, and only fit the simple gauge that comes with the saw. That means no ultra adjustable gauges like an Incra etc.
It also means standard accessories like most? featherboards won't fit.?I don't know if it applies to saws in your country, but before buying you should find out if the saw has standard
mitre slots, in case that effects how you might use it.
Also the thicker Euro shaft will prevent you from using standard US,? 5/8" shaft sized saw blades, dado stacks etc.?
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On Jan 20, 2021, at 6:15 PM, Michael Marsico <michael.marsico1@...> wrote:
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I had a Bosch for a number of years and used it for everything until i bought my first felder in 2018. ? I liked it and it worked well -
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:13 PM Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote:
Jim,?
thanks for the recommendation!? I will certainly add the Bosch to the list.? I have had been pleased with the Bosch tools in my shop and it is great to hear about your experience as an everyday saw in the field.? Thanks again for taking the time to share!
Best,?
Anthony?
On Jan 20, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Jim Gaynor via < jgaynor57@...> wrote:
Anthony
I would check out Bosch's latest offering. I have used two different generations of their jobsite saws, and it exceeded expectations as we do house trim and kitchen installation for Habitat. The fence, riving knife, and extension table just seem to reflect
a quality that we come to expect on a cabinet saw. I assume several brands are made at the same factory these days, but I have found myself throwing yellow power tools away in the last five years. The reliability has been disappointing, but they have been
primarily battery tools so it may not be relevant to your search for a jobsite saw.
Jim
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 12:17:01 PM EST, Anthony Quesada < tonymiga2@...> wrote:
As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but
I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ?
?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ?
?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika
be at the top of the list? ?
?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to
give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.”
?
thanks so much,?
Anthony?
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Anthony,
I am not sure if your dad will work on anything large in size. The dewalt and bosch contractor saws are table top models, correct? At least these are the most common.
Anyhow, just curious if you need something with heft to support larger work pieces. Not sure if you can have a heavier saw right now for the current situation.
Final comment, I have built two structures and it is rare to need a table saw for framing. Miter saw or circular saw do most if not all of the work. So maybe get your dad something that would suit him best and not be diluted by the current construction. Maybe, contractor saw is all he needs and in that case ignore this msg.
Final, final word. Theft is not uncommon on job sites and especially a saw like Erika could momentarily cloud even a somewhat honest workers judgement.
Imran?
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On Jan 20, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Anthony Quesada <tonymiga2@...> wrote: ? As mentioned previously, we are about to start the new workshop.? Looking for a stop-gap saw to help with the construction and until I move into the bigger space where I will get another slider.? There will be a full time contractor with his own tools, but I will be helping out and will want to be making things on nights and weekends too over the next year +. ?
?
Any recommendations for "job site" saw I’ll be able to use for the barn construction and for occasional site work down the road?? I have a track saw so I will be using this TS more for repetitive rips and cross cuts (with sled). ?
?
I believe that Mac has an Erika and seems to like it?? From what I have seen and heard at the mafell forums, it looks like a fantastic saw.? Any other brand or model recommendations from those that may have a smaller saw in their arsenal or should the Erika be at the top of the list? ?
?
I also plan on gifting this saw to my dad (we share the shop space) once I get a slider.? He doesn’t have any interest in learning how to use the sliding saw, but since he has so graciously allowed me to move into his shop and now add an addition I want to give him a little thank you and upgrade his 40 year old “job site saw.”
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thanks so much,?
Anthony?
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On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 10:39 PM, imranindiana wrote:
Miter saw or circular saw
If you made your own roof and want a backer for your fascia board at the ends of the rafters, you usually ripped the edge of this backer to match the slope of the roof. A job site table saw will help. A circular saw can do the job, but on 12 ft long 2x6 this is not an easy job. Bill
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I haven’t tried it personally but if I was in the same boat I would have a hard look at the sawstop jobsite saw and try to give it a run side by side with the others. I have the DEWALT and no complaints on that. It was inexpensive, good eneough power, and the
fence is quite stable. ?I also bought it years ago before the sawstop was available. But after using a slider and hold downs, when I do use it I am getting a lot closer to a blade than I am comfortable with. Seems to have excellent reviews as well.?
Michael Tagge
Built Custom Carpentry?
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On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 10:39 PM, imranindiana wrote:
Miter saw or circular saw
If you made your own roof and want a backer for your fascia board at the ends of the rafters, you usually ripped the edge of this backer to match the slope of the roof. A job site table saw will help. A circular saw can do the job, but on 12 ft long 2x6 this
is not an easy job.
Bill
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Hi Bill,
I said most not all.
I still hear from my wife that grandpa built two houses with circular saw as his only power tool so why do I need this workshop, LOL
Imran?
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On Jan 21, 2021, at 8:25 AM, Bill James via groups.io <xxrb2010@...> wrote: ?On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 10:39 PM, imranindiana wrote:
Miter saw or circular saw
If you made your own roof and want a backer for your fascia board at the ends of the rafters, you usually ripped the edge of this backer to match the slope of the roof. A job site table saw will help. A circular saw can do the job, but on 12 ft long 2x6 this is not an easy job. Bill
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Thanks Michael, putting down another vote for the Bosch! ?
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Ripping a 12' 2x6 on a jobsite saw that weighs less than the board you're cutting is a challenge as well. You couldn't do it solo anyway. Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406
612 432-2765 -- Jason J. Holtz Furniture 3307 Snelling Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406
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On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 08:47 AM, Jason Holtz wrote:
You couldn't do it solo anyway
Yes and no, if well supported infeed and outfeed at the same level at the saw (mostly saw on the ground), this is feasible. Bill
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I built two houses with a Bosch 4100 from about 2003. At the time it was the best of the normal brands – the fence was awesome. This was pre-riving knife, so not as up-to-date with safety features. I am sure the new one is better.
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A couple notes later on – I gave the saw to my dad who has used it sparingly. In his time, he has had the far motor bearing seize twice, requiring replacement. The good news is parts are still available. The bad news is why did this happen?
And more than once?
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One general comment – any table saw without good dust collection throws a huge amount of crap in your face. When I upgraded to my first cabinet saw (Sawstop ICS), I was blown away at the usability difference, because – especially after
getting the blade guard with dust connector – I could use the saw without gagging and gasping. That was far and away the best part of upgrading for me. I could have done more with dust collection on the cabinet saw, and in hindsight I wish I did.
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Thanks Michael, putting down another vote for the Bosch! ?
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Blade alignment has a lot to do with saws spitting dust forward to the operator.? It generally means the back of the blade is upcutting which should not happen.? My Bosch did not spit forward.
I also found with my Bosch- 20 years old as well-? that clamping a 4' level to the fence helped me when ripping.? Additional fence, particularly in front of the blade helped to compensate for the small table and my tendency to cant long stock.? Dave
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I built two houses with a Bosch 4100 from about 2003. At the time it was the best of the normal brands – the fence was awesome. This was pre-riving knife, so not as up-to-date with safety features. I am sure the new one is better.
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A couple notes later on – I gave the saw to my dad who has used it sparingly. In his time, he has had the far motor bearing seize twice, requiring replacement. The good news is parts are still available. The bad news is why did this happen? And more than once?
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One general comment – any table saw without good dust collection throws a huge amount of crap in your face. When I upgraded to my first cabinet saw (Sawstop ICS), I was blown away at the usability difference, because – especially after getting the blade guard
with dust connector – I could use the saw without gagging and gasping. That was far and away the best part of upgrading for me. I could have done more with dust collection on the cabinet saw, and in hindsight I wish I did.
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Thanks Michael, putting down another vote for the Bosch! ?
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Jason Holtz
imran