Hello! I just got Craftsm**’s 12′ miter saw. When I pressed the trigger button, saw starts spinning but dies after 3~5 seconds. So I can only cut for 3~5 seconds at a time? Or is there a problem? I am using the recommend extension wire. Thanks!

I want to put in new borders and possibly crown moulding in my 2000 sq. ft. house. I have already tried t putting in borders in my master bedroom using a miter box and hand saw but the cuts for the most part were very uneven even with the best of care. The nailing was also a pain. I’m now considering purchasing a cheap compound miter saw (see Harbor Freight Tools – they have a cheap one for ) and possibly some kind of electric or air hammer.

1. Is the miter saw worth it, or should I get a table saw which may have more long-term uses?
2. What’s a good option for some kind of electric hammer? I prefer not to get into buying an air compressor, mostly due to the lack of storage space, so what options exist?

Please let me know of any specific products post links to web sites where I can get these at a low price.

Thanks a ton!

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I needs to find a place to cut or pay to have cut a few pieces of wood w/ a miter saw.

On my Black and Decker Firestorm miter saw I have a couple holes on the base where a clamp can go to hold the material down. On other saws they come with clamps and use the same hole that I have on mine. Where can I get a couple of clamps for my saw?

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I have a Dewalt DW718 compound sliding miter saw. There is a dust collection vent with an adapter piece at the end to tie into a vaccum system. When I hook my shop-vac up, its gets some of the saw dust, but quite a bit hits the throat of the saw, causing it to spring forward and sideways all over the place.

I noticed that there is a bolt holding the dust collection tube in place. Does shifting the tube into the right position make a difference?

Thanks-

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I would like to buy a miter saw for cutting crown and base moldings. A friend recommended buying a 12in saw as oppose to a 10in. Also he recommended it be a compound saw too. Any suggestions?