Hi,
I'm looking to get a sliding compound miter saw, for a variety
of projects (both real and imagined) -- anywhere from attempting
window/door trim, cutting shelves, basic woodworking/furniture
making, building a lumber rack, etc. (I'm a complete amateur.)
Here's my question: Is there any *dis*advantage to a 12" over a 10"
compound miter saw?
I know a 12" saw will make wider cuts than a 10" saw, and I believe
it does everything a 10" saw does. So is there any reason to consider
a 10" saw at all? (aside from the $50-$100 cost savings.)
Ease of handling/manageability are good reasons, for instance,
as I don't yet have the experience in handling power tools to
make up for my lack of wrist strength and small hands. (My
husband will also use it, and this is less of an issue for him.)
Though, I plan to mount the miter saw to a bench and keep it as a
stationary tool, so perhaps manipulability isn't a great factor?
Fortunately, in the woodworking workshop I took, a jigsaw (light)
and router (two hands) were easy to handle. We also used a sliding
compound miter saw, a 12" I think -- not enough to discern clear
pros/cons between a 10" and 12", but enough to see what a very
useful item it will be.
So....12" v. 10" ?
thanks!
noemi
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Noemi Doudna
Sunnyvale, CA
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