This saw performs well and the ergonomics are good. I appreciated the easily accessed controls and nice, ambidextrous handle. The Grizzly employs two lights, a laser to guide the cut and an LED to illuminate the cutting surface. The visibility is good, although the LED does not cast a shadow, it just lights up the cutting area. The miter range and number of detents are nice. However, the bevel range extends to only 45° on each side and has no positive stops. The saw requires a good deal of clearance from the wall, which, like similar models, may make it tricky for smaller shops.
The beam has deep detents that index the fence precisely at 1/2-in. increments, and there’s a well-machined and easy-to-read micrometer adjustment that will set the gauge to any distance between the indexed points. However, the detents are so positive that they sometimes interfere, drawing the fence toward them.
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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Wow! beautiful wood. Nice design use of beautiful materials. I think it will do the task well, and look beautiful ....Home Run!
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