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overanalyze

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  1. And lasers are? Unless it's literally direct sunlight it still gives a shadow outside, I just rotate my saw to shadow it's self and I get a line all day long. 

    Definitely glad you are getting better results with yours. I do like it, just haven't had great results outdoors with it. You are correct that lasers aren't much better in sunlight either.

  2. I think this test was good but like others have stated, some things should have been done to keep the results a little more scientific. The 35mm hose is a must. I haven't tried the 50mm. Does it make a big difference Chris? Regardless I was impressed with the collection of the 717!

  3. It has to be a balance of your budget, cut needs/capacity, weight, & dust collection.

    I have heard really good things about the Bosch Axial glide. They have a 10" available. Complaints I have heard with those saws are they are HEAVY! Dust collection can be improved actually by snapping on a Kapex dust boot onto the Bosch.

    I own the Dewalt 718 (older 780) and it was a great saw for me for years. Weight was ok. Cut quality was decent but the rails can deflect pretty easy at full extension.

    If you don't need huge cross cut capacity ditch the slider and do a great dual bevel regular miter saw.

    I also own the Kapex and it does excell in all features...but as Chris said...it should!

    Do you have any specific models you are looking at?

  4. I don't have the Grizzly but have an identical re-branded unit. They sell this unit under the ShopFox brand on Amazon and the Performax brand @ Menards. We take it on site during remodels and run it all day to help reduce the dust in clients homes. It does very well. At that price its almost worth getting a second one.

    I found a place online that makes custom filters. I can get a re-usable, washable filter made for about 20 bucks. If I do that I will report how it does.

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  5. I was talking to the Bosch rep today and I mentioned I was thinking about buying Colt compact router. He told me to wait they are coming out with the new model.He said they had made it lighter, but did not really go into all the changes. He also said we should see the 6 Ah battery coming but did not say when. I wish he could have supplied more info but I thought I would pass it on.

    That is great news. I want to add a Colt sized router. I really like the look of the DeWalt but I like the Bosch routers. Hopefully they will add some dust collection and led lights.

  6. This is a Mafell product. They took away some features from their saw for the Bosch version. Bosch rails/tracks are what Mafell uses. Still a great looking saw. I hope it comes to NA someday just for the competition!

  7. Nice setup, looks clean and efficient. And welcome back to the forum!

    Thanks!! We have really enjoyed working out of it. It doesn't take long to get something or put things away at the end of the day. 

  8. Thanks Chris!! Of course there is green!! I don't discriminate!! lol!

     

    The drawer unit has been holding up fine. We use it for our main fastener storage. It is nice to not have to remove the Box to get at the screws.

  9. Hey guys! Joined here years ago but wasn't active. I thought I would share my van setup. We went with the ToughSystem because of it's durabilty and size. My partner and I re-did our van almost 2 years ago. Here are some photos.

     

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