I love my 12-in. dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw, but I don’t love carrying it. The saw weighs 65 lb., and as a remodeling contractor I often face a long trek from my truck to wherever I’m setting up shop for the day.
On a recent job, I was trying to muster the gumption to pick up the saw when I spotted a nylon cargo strap in the back of my truck and had an idea. I adjusted the strap to about 5 ft. and slung it over one shoulder.
Then I slipped the strap’s hooks into the handholds on either side of the saw’s table. When I picked up the saw, my shoulder bore most of the weight and my arms just had to steady the load. Way easier. Now I use the strap all the time.
— Chris Green; New Milford, Conn.
From Fine Homebuilding #266
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Amazing dude
Figure out a way to get wheels under it, much easier to roll it, than to carry it, and your back will thank you in about 30 years. However, if that's how you look in the picture carrying it, make it 10 years.