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Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
Anyone here ever used this sliding miter saw from harbour freight ?
Any good ?
* w w w .harborfreight . com /cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90891
Thanks
James
Anyone here ever used this sliding miter saw from harbour freight ?
Any good ?
* w w w .harborfreight . com /cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90891
Thanks
James
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
We used one to install about 5000' of base board and crown molding. It has
started to fall apart. The blade guard is now broken and a few other pieces
have fallen off but it still works and paid for it's self.
cm
"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn . com > wrote in message
news:bcednTJ80KcL4nDanZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d@comcast . com ...
> Anyone here ever used this sliding miter saw from harbour freight ?
>
>
> Any good ?
>
> * w w w .harborfreight . com /cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90891
>
> Thanks
>
> James
>
>
We used one to install about 5000' of base board and crown molding. It has
started to fall apart. The blade guard is now broken and a few other pieces
have fallen off but it still works and paid for it's self.
cm
"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn . com > wrote in message
news:bcednTJ80KcL4nDanZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d@comcast . com ...
> Anyone here ever used this sliding miter saw from harbour freight ?
>
>
> Any good ?
>
> * w w w .harborfreight . com /cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90891
>
> Thanks
>
> James
>
>
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On Mar 28, 7:30 pm, "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn . com > wrote:
> Anyone here ever used this sliding miter saw from harbour freight ?
>
> Any good ?
>
> * w w w .harborfreight . com /cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90891
>
> Thanks
>
> James
Any good for what?
It's a $99.99 sliding miter.
Search the web for name brand 10" sliding miter saws and see what they
cost. Even with a *substantial* price adjustment to account for the
name brand, you'll never get close to $99.99 or even the $139 regular
price. Odds are there's a reason for the price difference.
I guess it all depends on what you need it for and how long you need
it to last.
On Mar 28, 7:30 pm, "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn . com > wrote:
> Anyone here ever used this sliding miter saw from harbour freight ?
>
> Any good ?
>
> * w w w .harborfreight . com /cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90891
>
> Thanks
>
> James
Any good for what?
It's a $99.99 sliding miter.
Search the web for name brand 10" sliding miter saws and see what they
cost. Even with a *substantial* price adjustment to account for the
name brand, you'll never get close to $99.99 or even the $139 regular
price. Odds are there's a reason for the price difference.
I guess it all depends on what you need it for and how long you need
it to last.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
Well, these are both good replies, from Darby and cm.
I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year,
but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items like
that.
Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indicated
by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
James
Well, these are both good replies, from Darby and cm.
I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year,
but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items like
that.
Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indicated
by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
James
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On Mar 28, 6:00 pm, "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn . com > wrote:
> Well, these are both good replies, from Darby and cm.
>
> I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, =
or
> much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year=
,
> but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
> straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items l=
ike
> that.
>
> Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
> might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indic=
ated
> by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
>
> Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
>
> James
I bought one a few years ago. Have had no problems with it except a
minor one. It doesn't quite cut all the way through stock that is
against the fence. Leaves about a 1/8" "tit" easily trimmed with a
knife. Haven't looked to see if the fence is adustable.
For occasional use I would recommend it for the price. Undoubtedly a
'high quality' one will last longer but I don't see that it would be
any more accurate than the HF one. Everyone does not need a
professional tool.
I even use it as a 'chop' saw cutting framing memebers to length. The
nice part is being able to see exaclty where the cut will fall.
I don't do all that much work with it anymore as all my buildings are
now rehabbed. I do wish I had been smart enough to invest in a
sliding mitre saw many, many years ago regardless of cost.
Harry K
On Mar 28, 6:00 pm, "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn . com > wrote:
> Well, these are both good replies, from Darby and cm.
>
> I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, =
or
> much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year=
,
> but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
> straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items l=
ike
> that.
>
> Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
> might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indic=
ated
> by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
>
> Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
>
> James
I bought one a few years ago. Have had no problems with it except a
minor one. It doesn't quite cut all the way through stock that is
against the fence. Leaves about a 1/8" "tit" easily trimmed with a
knife. Haven't looked to see if the fence is adustable.
For occasional use I would recommend it for the price. Undoubtedly a
'high quality' one will last longer but I don't see that it would be
any more accurate than the HF one. Everyone does not need a
professional tool.
I even use it as a 'chop' saw cutting framing memebers to length. The
nice part is being able to see exaclty where the cut will fall.
I don't do all that much work with it anymore as all my buildings are
now rehabbed. I do wish I had been smart enough to invest in a
sliding mitre saw many, many years ago regardless of cost.
Harry K
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn . com > wrote in message
>
> I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
> much of a handyman.
In that case, it will probably fit your needs. I wouldn't consider it but my
needs are different than yours.
Note that the cutting capacity if 5 3/8" and that a 1 x 6 is 5 1/2". That
can be a PITA. A regular 12" miter saw will cut about 8" but will cost
considerably more.
"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn . com > wrote in message
>
> I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
> much of a handyman.
In that case, it will probably fit your needs. I wouldn't consider it but my
needs are different than yours.
Note that the cutting capacity if 5 3/8" and that a 1 x 6 is 5 1/2". That
can be a PITA. A regular 12" miter saw will cut about 8" but will cost
considerably more.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On Mar 28, 10:46 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn . com > wrote in message
>
> > I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter=
, or
> > much of a handyman.
>
> In that case, it will probably fit your needs. I wouldn't consider it but =
my
> needs are different than yours.
>
> Note that the cutting capacity if 5 3/8" and that a 1 x 6 is 5 1/2". That
> can be a PITA. A regular 12" miter saw will cut about 8" but will cost=
> considerably more.
If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
On Mar 28, 10:46 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn . com > wrote in message
>
> > I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter=
, or
> > much of a handyman.
>
> In that case, it will probably fit your needs. I wouldn't consider it but =
my
> needs are different than yours.
>
> Note that the cutting capacity if 5 3/8" and that a 1 x 6 is 5 1/2". That
> can be a PITA. A regular 12" miter saw will cut about 8" but will cost=
> considerably more.
If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
"DerbyDad03" <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote in message
If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
******************************
I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
"DerbyDad03" <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote in message
If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
******************************
I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On Mar 29, 2:51 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
> complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
> Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
> so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
>
> I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
>
> ******************************
>
> I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
That statement applies to the use of *so* many power tools as well as
*so* many other situations in our daily lives.
BTW...after I posted my method, I was watching one of the multitudes
of "home" shows on TV and so one the supposed experts apply the same
technique.
On Mar 29, 2:51 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
> complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
> Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
> so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
>
> I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
>
> ******************************
>
> I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
That statement applies to the use of *so* many power tools as well as
*so* many other situations in our daily lives.
BTW...after I posted my method, I was watching one of the multitudes
of "home" shows on TV and so one the supposed experts apply the same
technique.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
"DerbyDad03" <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote in message
news:6dc55525-e543-4ac4-9b7e-c61c9601e944@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups . com ...
On Mar 29, 2:51 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
> complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
> Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
> so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
>
> I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
>
> ******************************
>
> I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
That statement applies to the use of *so* many power tools as well as
*so* many other situations in our daily lives.
BTW...after I posted my method, I was watching one of the multitudes
of "home" shows on TV and so one the supposed experts apply the same
technique.
*****************************
That may be true, but I'm still not going to advise someone that may have
never used a power saw to turn the board while the blade is spinning at high
rpm.
"DerbyDad03" <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote in message
news:6dc55525-e543-4ac4-9b7e-c61c9601e944@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups . com ...
On Mar 29, 2:51 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
> complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
> Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
> so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
>
> I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
>
> ******************************
>
> I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
That statement applies to the use of *so* many power tools as well as
*so* many other situations in our daily lives.
BTW...after I posted my method, I was watching one of the multitudes
of "home" shows on TV and so one the supposed experts apply the same
technique.
*****************************
That may be true, but I'm still not going to advise someone that may have
never used a power saw to turn the board while the blade is spinning at high
rpm.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On Mar 30, 2:57 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> news:6dc55525-e543-4ac4-9b7e-c61c9601e944@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups . com ...
> On Mar 29, 2:51 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
>
> > "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> > If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
> > complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
> > Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
> > so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
>
> > I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
>
> > ******************************
>
> > I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
>
> That statement applies to the use of *so* many power tools as well as
> *so* many other situations in our daily lives.
>
> BTW...after I posted my method, I was watching one of the multitudes
> of "home" shows on TV and so one the supposed experts apply the same
> technique.
>
> *****************************
>
> That may be true, but I'm still not going to advise someone that may have
> never used a power saw to turn the board while the blade is spinning at hi=
gh
> rpm.
re: turn the board
Are you sure we're talking about the same thing? Are you equating my
use of the word "lift" with "turn"?
I would never tell someone to *turn* a board while cutting it, unless
it was a scroll or band saw...
...or if they were cutting a circle on a table saw.
I just did that for my daughter last weekend. Cut her a perfectly
round 17" circle out of 3/4 MDF. I love that technique.
On Mar 30, 2:57 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
> "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> news:6dc55525-e543-4ac4-9b7e-c61c9601e944@c65g2000hsa.googlegroups . com ...
> On Mar 29, 2:51 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet . net > wrote:
>
> > "DerbyDad03" <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote in message
>
> > If you lift the front edge of the board slightly, you can easily
> > complete the cut on a 2 x 6 on a saw that only claims a DOC of 5 3/8".
> > Make your cut with the board flat, then just tilt the board up enough
> > so that a few more teeth on the front of the blade complete the cut.
>
> > I do it all the time with my Delta 10" non-slider.
>
> > ******************************
>
> > I can see nasty repercussions if not done properly though.
>
> That statement applies to the use of *so* many power tools as well as
> *so* many other situations in our daily lives.
>
> BTW...after I posted my method, I was watching one of the multitudes
> of "home" shows on TV and so one the supposed experts apply the same
> technique.
>
> *****************************
>
> That may be true, but I'm still not going to advise someone that may have
> never used a power saw to turn the board while the blade is spinning at hi=
gh
> rpm.
re: turn the board
Are you sure we're talking about the same thing? Are you equating my
use of the word "lift" with "turn"?
I would never tell someone to *turn* a board while cutting it, unless
it was a scroll or band saw...
...or if they were cutting a circle on a table saw.
I just did that for my daughter last weekend. Cut her a perfectly
round 17" circle out of 3/4 MDF. I love that technique.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On 2008-03-30, DerbyDad03 <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote:
> Are you sure we're talking about the same thing? Are you equating my
> use of the word "lift" with "turn"?
Lifting the front edge of the board while the rear edge stays against
the fence amounts to turning it about its long axis. I think it is
safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed out as long as you
hold the saw arm still.
Cheers, Wayne
On 2008-03-30, DerbyDad03 <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote:
> Are you sure we're talking about the same thing? Are you equating my
> use of the word "lift" with "turn"?
Lifting the front edge of the board while the rear edge stays against
the fence amounts to turning it about its long axis. I think it is
safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed out as long as you
hold the saw arm still.
Cheers, Wayne
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On Mar 30, 3:49 pm, Wayne Whitney <whit...@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
> On 2008-03-30, DerbyDad03 <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote:
>
> > Are you sure we're talking about the same thing? Are you equating my
> > use of the word "lift" with "turn"?
>
> Lifting the front edge of the board while the rear edge stays against
> the fence amounts to turning it about its long axis. I think it is
> safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed out as long as you
> hold the saw arm still.
>
> Cheers, Wayne
re: I think it is safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed out
as long as you hold the saw arm still.
Which is exactly procedure that is used.
On Mar 30, 3:49 pm, Wayne Whitney <whit...@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
> On 2008-03-30, DerbyDad03 <teamarr...@eznet . net > wrote:
>
> > Are you sure we're talking about the same thing? Are you equating my
> > use of the word "lift" with "turn"?
>
> Lifting the front edge of the board while the rear edge stays against
> the fence amounts to turning it about its long axis. I think it is
> safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed out as long as you
> hold the saw arm still.
>
> Cheers, Wayne
re: I think it is safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed out
as long as you hold the saw arm still.
Which is exactly procedure that is used.
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
On 2008-03-30, DerbyDad03 <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote:
> > re: I think it is safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed
> > out as long as you hold the saw arm still.
>
> Which is exactly procedure that is used?
What I do is after completing the cut normally, if there is a still a
little bit of the board that isn't cut, before stopping the blade I
lift the front edge of the board slightly while continuing to hold it tight
against the fence.
Cheers, Wayne
On 2008-03-30, DerbyDad03 <teamarrows@eznet . net > wrote:
> > re: I think it is safe enough to do after the saw arm has bottomed
> > out as long as you hold the saw arm still.
>
> Which is exactly procedure that is used?
What I do is after completing the cut normally, if there is a still a
little bit of the board that isn't cut, before stopping the blade I
lift the front edge of the board slightly while continuing to hold it tight
against the fence.
Cheers, Wayne
Re: Miter Saw from harbor freight ?
"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn . com > wrote:
>I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
>much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year,
>but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
>straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items like
>that.
>
>Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
>might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indicated
>by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
>
>Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
I have the 12" version of the same saw. It works fine and is plenty accurate for
casual home use. Certainly light years ahead of cutting with a hand saw - manual
or power.
"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn . com > wrote:
>I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
>much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year,
>but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
>straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items like
>that.
>
>Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
>might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indicated
>by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
>
>Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
I have the 12" version of the same saw. It works fine and is plenty accurate for
casual home use. Certainly light years ahead of cutting with a hand saw - manual
or power.
