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How to Find the Miter Saw that Best Suits You by Mallory Kramer
Finding the miter saw that best meets your needs is not so difficult as you may think. By simply remembering these few steps you can enjoy the benefits of professional, comfortable cutting with a miter saw that delivers exactly what you need.
First it's important to know how you're going to use your miter saw. Homeowners and home-builders usually require two entirely different tools. Become familiar with the differences between a standard, compound, and sliding miter saw - A standard miter saw offers the perfect amount of power tool for most homeowners - it's usually the least expensive and consequentlly, also, has the fewest features. Compound miters are only a bit more expensive and have the ability to bevel cut, or tip the blade to either the left or right side (0 - 50). Some can bevel in both directions allowing operators to miter and bevel within the same cut (-50 through 50). A sliding miter is just like the compound saw but with the ability to cut dadoes and with extension rods that allow the saw blade and motor to move forward and back; this enables the cut length to be longer than the blade diameter. Therefore, sliding miters will generally pull the most out of your wallet. Serious carpenters, craftsmen, and contractors should invest in either a compound or sliding miter saw.
Determine the blade size you'll need from the tool. Blades size at 8", 10", and 12" (10" and 12" being the most popular). Just as the cost of the blade is likely to increase with its size, your application base also grows. The more you plan to do with your saw, the bigger you'll want the blade to be. Many homeowners purchase a miter saw for home renovations and for projects like molding, the bigger the saw, the easier and more precise your final results will be. Allowing your needs to determine the size and power of a tool ensures you'll be using the right one.
Research brands to find which manufacturer meets the most of your needs. Here, there are a few things to consider; many craftsmen are already loyal to a specific brand, this shouldn't stop you from cross checking other manufacturers to ensure your getting the most for your money. Remember, no manufacturer or tool is built in entirely the same way; just like you, most manufacturers have a specialty, or a tool they build best - I like Festool, Makita, and Bosch for miter saws. Festool is always the most expensive investment, but if are lucky enough to own or have experienced Festool, you know why, and you know its worth it. Otherwise, Makita and Bosch produce extremely high-performance miter saws with a range of options to suit all types of users.
Upon doing a bit of research, you should also make a budget. Consider what you can, and are willing to pay for a saw, and keep in mind that it's easy to both over and under-spend when purchasing power tools; if you have a limit already in mind, you're much more likely to stick to it. Also keep in mind that cheap and expensive power tools are cheap and expensive for a reason. The expression "you get what you pay for," is perhaps its most true in the tool industry.
Check for a good warranty. A nice warranty is usually a good indicator that your company completely trusts in their product and its ability to satisfy you - this is a good feeling to carry with you on the job. Most industrial manufacturers include a one year warranty on their miters.
Lastly, before you make the final cut, if you can, it's good to tinker with the saw a bit to ensure the tool is comfortable under your operation. Many specialty stores will also provide tool demonstrations if you ask, this further ensures you are investing in the tool that most compliments your individual needs.
In the end, finding the miter saw that best compliments you and your individual needs is only a few bits of well-worth-it research away. Best of luck!
Specializing in tool parts & web communications, Mallory joined M&M Tool 4 yrs ago adding to their over 150 yrs combined experience. For over 70 yrs M&M Tool has provided the best service to the tool industry with replacement parts, sales, & service to woodworking products, machinery & power tools. Visit M&M Tool's power tool recommender to find the equipment the best suits you.
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Are some knives not heat treated aswell as others?
I bought a United Cutlery night stalkers Bowie knife that has a 12 inch double bevel blade made from either AUS6 stainless steel or 420 stainless steel and when it came it wasn't sharp at all and i tried to sharpen it on a Japanese water stone for hours and nothing happened it was still dull as hell, but everyone online gave the knife 5 out of 5 stars and most said theirs came extremely sharp so i guess the copy i got just wasn't heat treated properly or what? I'm thinking about buying another.
Also someone said that it can be very sharp if sharpened with a the right thing and a japanese water stone isn't one of those things.
That is one of the drawbacks of stainless: it's a bugger to get an edge worth a dam, whereas carbon blades take (and loose sometimes) an edge in a hurry.
Heat treating (in theory) is done after all major machining work is complete, and in the case of knives I would guess it's the same; with just a touch-up to bring a final edge at the factory.
They would have the tools & manpower/training for that.
Google around for some pointers on stainless "edged weapons" & procedures if you can't get good answers from UC.
