This piece by Tim Coleman features a curved maple upper cabinet with a hand-carved scalloped door, and a curved lower cabinet of white oak whose scallops were individually laminated over a form and then glued together. The piece was made when Coleman attended the College of the Redwoods.
Photo: Susan Kahn
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This saw has a similar design to the best overall Makita, but it falls short because of small details that add up. First and foremost are the poor ergonomics. I find vertical handles cumbersome. The bevel lock was frustrating too. The tilt lever was at the back of the saw, meaning the tool can’t sit tight to the wall. There are no bevel detents. It’s the only saw without a flip stop, meaning you have to reset it between cuts. Still, the saw has a compact design, and it’s the most affordable of the bunch. The side extension arms have slick levelers, too.
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