Subject: Re: How about a B&D mitre saw?

From: "frances recknor" <[email-masked]>
Date: 27 Mar 1997 02:17:12 GMT

I bought my 10" B&D 2 yrs ago and find it the most useful tool in my shop.
It came with a steel blade which I have not yet changed. I connect a
shopvac to the dustport and it takes care of sawdust nicely. 

The one I have is strictly a mitre (chop) saw. Not a compound saw. And I
prefer it this way because it is always true and costs a $100 less if you
dont need fancy compound cuts (you can still do them with some
imagination).

The beauty of these saws is that you need no setup to do your cut. Provided
the work is not too wide.

Go for it!!!
F's Husband--

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> Hello folks,
>    The local Lowe's has a Black & Decker model 1710 Mitre Saw on sale
> for $135.  Seems like a pretty nice saw for the money.  It looks better
> than the Makita for $139.  Anyone have experiences.opinions on the B&D
> mdoel 1710?
> 
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From: [email-masked]
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 19:22:05 GMT

>than the Makita for $139.  Anyone have experiences.opinions on the B&D

I'm generally not a big B&D fan but I like my 1710. I looked closely
at several other similar 10" non-compound saws in the same range
before I settled on this one. I think its a better saw for less money
than the comparable Delta or Makita. Worth every penny, IMO. The stock
blade is crap though.

FWIW,

Josh

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From: [email-masked] (Dory Joe)
Date: 28 Mar 1997 13:38:58 GMT

I have the B&D saw, and am disapointed in it.  It does not cut true, never
has even after much effort on my part.  The blade is not at right angles
to the table.  On 3\4 stock placed flat on the table, the error is not
noticable.  Place stock on edge,  flat against fence and the error is very
evident.  Note, there is no adjustment for this problem except to shim the
arm holding motor where it bolts to table.  I have tried this with some
success, but it eventually changes with use. I will never buy another saw
that does not have an adjustment for this problem.  They cost a little
more, but if you ever want to cut wide molding it is worth the difference.
 Good luck.  Joe