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   JayBernard | Dec 23, 2001 07:28am | #1

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   Nole

   i've been framing residential for years, usually custom homes. I good compound slide is useful, but we ususlly only use it for repitive cuts (wall studs, blocking, etc.) with some kind of stop jig. Most of our work we do with the sidewinders. Just keep in mind the time it takes to set up and go back and forth to the saw.

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   Nole_P_Gaines | Dec 23, 2001 07:28am | #2

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   Just about to start a good size framing project, and I'm
   planning to get myself a better miter saw for the crew.
   Right now I have only a standard 10" Makita miter box.
   I like the hitachi 8 1/2" slider because I do alot of
   trim and restoration work, but not sure it will help
   much in rough framing work.
   Should we just keep doing all our cuts with the regular
   sidewinders, or is a good 12" compound or 10" slider
   a must on larger jobs?
   Even the 10" dewalt compound saw looks good with those
   nice positive stops and high fence.