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From: [e-mail] (David Kosenko)
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Subject: Delta Sidekick vs. sliding miter sawa
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Date: 17 Dec 92 19:38:09 GMT
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Some time in the coming year, I am probably going to plop some money
down for a cutoff saw of some sort.  Up to now, I had been primarily
considering one of the sliding compound miter saws out there (offhand,
I know Makita, Ryobi, and Hitachi all have comperable models).  I recently
got a look at the Delta Sidekick Frame and Trim saw, which appears to
be much like a portable RAS, in that there is no "chop" action to
the cut.  Since it swivels on two planes, it would seem to give more or less
the same compound cut capability as the SCM saws, with what appears to be a
wider cut capacity (10-12", depending on the angle cut).  It also has a
better price than the SCMs (which go for about mid $400s) at $367.

My question is: does anyone have any opinions on the relative merits of these
saws?  Has anyone actually used the Delta Sidekick?  My main concern is that,
being billed as a frame and trim saw, its accuracy may be poorer than those
of the SCMs.

Dave
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