Scag_man

Most comments are that the sliding compound beats the RAS for crosscutting (and I'd agree), but the sliding compound cannot do something the RAS can do extremely well, and that is set the blade height for less than a through cut. This makes the RAS extremely fast for laps, dado's etc., faster than a table saw and much easier since the pencil line is facing up where you can see it.

If someone would design a sliding miter that could duplicate this function, this would be a huge improvent and then I'd say the RAS is fully replaced. Until then, I find mine invaluable and use it all the time after 30 years still.

Biggest drawback is keeping it square for sure.

A nice 3/8" mortising chisel.

Thanks to the terrific photographic resolution, I can also see the circular scratch just above the first screw hole. Judging by the arc of the scratch, it looks like the hinge probably spun with the screw in the second hole, or a burr in the second hole and marred the finish (been there, done that). I've learned to install all my hinges and hardware before finishing, then fix all my mistakes, then uninstall everything, then finish. This way, the final finish doesn't get marred by hardware installation.

Thanks to the terrific photographic resolution, I can also see the circular scratch just above the first screw hole. Judging by the arc of the scratch, it looks like the hinge probably spun with the screw in the second hole, or a burr in the second hole and marred the finish (been there, done that). I've learned to install all my hinges and hardware before finishing, then fix all my mistakes, then uninstall everything, then finish. This way, the final finish doesn't get marred by hardware installation.