New Saw

[Rockytime]

A few days ago I made inquiry about table saws. I spent several hours researching saws, DeWalt, Porter Cable, Jet, Rigid, Kobalt and others. I settled on the Kobalt for a number of reasons. One reason is the machined table slots in the aluminum table. Other saw tables appeared to be cast but I may be wrong about that. Don't know if cast is the right process. The rip fence which locks on both ends extends to 30" which is nice for cutting plywood. Frame is very sturdy among other features. No pix? I should have some tomorrow.

I placed my crummy little Skill saw on Craigs List this afternoon and sold it within two hours for $60. It was in like new shape. So the new owner should be satisfied.

 

[Charlie_W]

Congrats on the new saw!

 

[TonyL]

Enjoy!

 

[csr67]

Congrats and you are a smart man! After doing tons of research, I too bought that same Kobalt saw a few weeks back. I needed it to rip some planks for a wood flooring install (or at least that was my excuse to the wife)! I really like the rolling cart and how all the accessories lock into the saw for easy transport.

Here's a link to the saw, it's a great deal at $279:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_486267-52010-KT1015___?productId=50056619&pl=1&Ntt=table+saw

 

[Rockytime]

Here are the first projects on the new saw. First is the sled, something I could not make or use on my cheap Skill saw. Second, since my workbench is horizontally challenged I mounted my pen press vertically. I had it mounted on the wall previously but had too stretch to much to use it effectively. I am able to hold pen components more securely in proper alignment.

 

[wyone]

LOVE the Milescraft! I have thought about mounting mine vertically as well, but until I get moved I decided not to. But let me know if you like it better that way. The sled looks great to!

 

[Rockytime]

LOVE the Milescraft! I have thought about mounting mine vertically as well, but until I get moved I decided not to. But let me know if you like it better that way. The sled looks great to!

Hi Mitch, I like the vertical orientation because the components tend to sit on each other rather than having to try to line them up and hold them in position when horizontal. It really works quite well. I previously had it mounted on a wall but had to lean over my bench to use it which made it very awkward to use. This also lets me move it around on the bench.

 

[thrustmonkey]

Hmmmm. I've been thinking of replacing my cheap Skill. I'll have to check that Kobalt out.
Ross

 

[oneleggimp]

I'm gonna steal your idea for the Vertical mount for the Milescraft Pen Press. I like the Milescraft Pen Press and have little bench space so this would be ideal.