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   Ray | May 05, 2008 04:31pm | #1

   I don't know about the "E2" model, but I've used a C10FC for about 12 years, it's a real workhorse.  That said, have you considered a slider?  The 10" miter saw won't cut a 6" board (wide plank flooring).  Last year, I had to break down and get a slider - Hitachi, of course.

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 05, 2008 06:00pm | #2

   Good point.  I need accuracy, ability to cut at least 6" widths and cheap.  Won't be moving it around alot and have a RAS for heavy crosscuts.

   Thanks,

   Tom

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   Ray | May 05, 2008 10:34pm | #8

   Finish carpenters swear by the Hitachi 8" slider.  Unfortunately, it's out of production now, but since price is an issue, you might want to check some of the 8" sliders out there instead of the 10".  A fine-tooth blade makes all the difference in cutting molding :)

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 06, 2008 12:19am | #9

   I once had an 8" Hitachi slider, but unfortunately I got rid of it in '89 when my business folded.  Wish I still had it.  I remember paying almost 600 even back then.  I'll check it out tho.  Thanks.

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   user-1119429039 | May 05, 2008 06:33pm | #3

   Check the ToolGuide area of FineWoodworking.Com. You can read editors' reviews of hundreds of tools, as well as see user reviews.

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 05, 2008 08:00pm | #4

   Hi David,

   I did that; Hitachi's sliding miter saw is covered, but not the cheaper model.

   While I've got you on the phone, I have another question:  Does FWW have a policy about people seeking help on pricing work? I've tried several times to post a question on pricing Arts and Crafts style dining chairs, as in Rex Alexander's article, "Building a chair, arts and crafts style."  My post is there for a minute, then disappears.

   I really like this site, have learned alot, met some great folks. Congrats on the new look.  More plans!

   Tom

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   saschafer | May 05, 2008 08:07pm | #5

   "My post is there for a minute, then disappears."

   Your posts are still there (I just saw two of them). I think you're just experiencing the way the forum software works--if you've read a message, it moves down the list; only the ones you haven't yet read are visible.

   -Steve

    

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 05, 2008 08:29pm | #6

   Thanks, Steve.  Still gettin used to this.

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   forestgirl | May 06, 2008 12:19am | #10

   On the left side of your screen, where it says Show Discussions you can select of High Interest, that will show all discussion you've posted in, including ones you started. You can also designate a discussion High Interest, look at the end of the right-hand frame (after the last post on the screen).forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 06, 2008 12:24am | #11

   Thank you, Forest, I was wondering what that thingey did. I've got this site almost completely figgered out. 

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   forestgirl | May 06, 2008 01:00am | #12

   You're welcome, fahmah.  If'n I were closer, I'd take payment in yellow squash or some pole beans.  Oh well......   ;-)forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 06, 2008 01:14am | #13

   Forestgirl,

   Your local CSA or farmers' market will have fresh ones in season. They deserve support, they work hard.  All a consumer has to do is get their veggies locally grown, not from the big box grocery store, where they come from Who knows where. It's just one more little trip. 

   Tom,

   Asparagus is what's happenin round these parts.  Asparagus is like corn in the freshness thing.

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   forestgirl | May 06, 2008 04:17am | #14

   We grow some of our own vegetables, but the Puget Sound area doesn't warm up for another month!  Ground is still soggy.  Asparagus is a major favorite in this house.  When my husband worked in Eastern Oregon, he'd bring home big bunches of it during the season.  We planted some last year, but I don't think they made it.  I'm not a gardener, leaving it up to hubby.

   I hear ya on the "local" thing.  We have a farmer's market here on the island, but I haven't been good about frequenting it.  Of course, Pike Place Market in Seattle is the cat's meow when it comes to local produce! 

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

   Edited 5/5/2008 9:24 pm by forestgirl

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   veggiefahmah123 | May 06, 2008 04:43am | #15

   What is your hardiness zone?  Mine's 5b.  The map is wild on the zones in your area- looks like a psychedelic poster.  Are you sure you're colder than us?  Do yaself a favah and go to that fahmah's mahket, ayuh?

   shipping you some fresh asper grass overnight would cost me about the same as a thickness planer.  The choice is pretty obvious.

   Boston, home of the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots.  (Also Romney and Loise Day Hicks, unfortunately.)

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   forestgirl | May 06, 2008 06:40am | #16

   Fahmah, it's not so much our minimum temps, which aren't all that low (usually).  It's the short growing season, persistent raiinfall, and shortage of hot days in the summer.  Take a look at this article, it'll explain better than I can.  the USDA map is useless here.  The Sunset and AHS maps are more relevant.

   Tomatos, for example....like warm soil temp, shouldn't be planted when night temps are below 55.  We won't see temps like that until July, I'm guessing.  We get rain all summer long, makes for great mildew, LOL.  Our personal biggest crop is raspberries, we have a TON of raspberries.  Always a fight, though, with the showers.  forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   clarence | May 05, 2008 08:42pm | #7

   Hi Tom:

   I have the 10" model with laser and I have been very satisfied with it.  I am just a hobbyist so I am not demanding the performance of day-in day-out use that someone making their living would demand.

   I thought I saw an ad from Lowes advertising the 129 price, but that could be the mad cow working.

   Best regards

   Steve