The Porter-Cable 450 is almost identical to the DeWalt 611PK. But the differences are where it falls short. There are no LED lights, so visibility isn’t as good. Also, the body of the fixed base has painted ridges running parallel to your fingers, resulting in a slick surface. And the subbase is round, so it’s not as good for use with a straightedge.
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With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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