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- From: ericb@microsoft.com (Eric Brown)
- Subject: Re: Circular Saw recommendations
- Message-ID: <1992Nov19.233449.19841@microsoft.com>
- Date: 19 Nov 92 23:34:49 GMT
- Organization: Microsoft Corp
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- In article Larry Meadows writes:
- |...
- |He does, however, say that when using a router,
- |"Both ends of the T-square must be clamped when routing dadoes; otherwise,
- |there's enough play in the free end of the T-square to allow the dado
- |to drift off course by 1/8 in."
- |...
-
- I just wanted to point out that a router can generate a significant amount
- of lateral force while cutting, whereas the only lateral force from a
- circular saw is that applied by the operator to hold it to the fence.
- Thus the recommendation to clamp the free end of the T-square blade when
- routing.
-
- Also, I have both sidewinder and worm drive Skil saws and find that I use
- the sidewinder when weight is a concern but otherwise use the worm drive
- because it is easier to control. There is an additional advantage to
- having one of each: the motors are on opposite sides of the blades on
- each, so there are circumstances when cutting in a tight location or
- close to an edge where one might be easier to use than the other (e.g.
- being able to see the cut line, comfort and leverage of holding the
- saw, etc).
-
- And remember, use eye and ear protection and *don't* wedge the blade
- guard open (I won't relate some of the horror stories I have heard).
- (I suppose I should be thorough and add use nose protection as well
- if you are generating a lot of dust.)
-
-
- --
- Eric
- Microsoft Systems, Advanced Systems Development
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