My dad's old RAS finally bit the dust (the lift seized up, the column seems to have seized in the shaft and I also snapped a few teeth off the bevel gear trying to get it to go up / down...no amount of lubricant or heating / hammering will get it loose and I've taken the whole thing apart but can't figure out how to get it freed up) so I'm thinking of shipping the motor back for the 100$ recall and investing in a sliding mitresaw as it's replacement.
Anyways, I'm wondering what the difference between a 10" sliding and a 12" sliding model would be? I have a lot of 12" blades from the RAS which is a plus, but I figure the main advantage of cutting wider stock is negated because of the sliding feature. Is that the correct assumption, and is there any major point to go with the 12" over the 10?
It'd be a cornerstone of my workshop, so I'd rather spend a little more if it makes sense to upfront.
Thanks!
Larry
Anyways, I'm wondering what the difference between a 10" sliding and a 12" sliding model would be? I have a lot of 12" blades from the RAS which is a plus, but I figure the main advantage of cutting wider stock is negated because of the sliding feature. Is that the correct assumption, and is there any major point to go with the 12" over the 10?
It'd be a cornerstone of my workshop, so I'd rather spend a little more if it makes sense to upfront.
Thanks!
Larry