New saw

[SheGold]

Ok I broke down and got the Porter Cable saw. Yes I've used it.. Love the cutting hate the blade changes.. But at least I have a variable speed saw. If this one lasts as long as my old Craftsman I'll be doing good. The Craftsman was with me from 1996-2011.. Guess I can't complain..  The Porter Cable is a nice saw for what I do and for the price.. Thanks Katie for the info on it.. Sheila in Tx

[mrsn]

What about the blade changes don't you like?

[dgman]

Congratulations on the new saw Sheila. Hopefully you will get used to the clamps.

[SheGold]

Katie they are left handed and difficult for me to get too.. I'll get used to it. Thanks for asking.. Sheila

[dgman]

Hey Sheila, Can the clamps be removed and reversed?

[tux_linux]

Sheila,
That's the same clamps I use - check this http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=6303.0

Just unscrew them and mount the top clamp on the bottom arm, the bottom clamp on the top arm. No big deal.
The clamps work absolute fine, I even have modified my Hegner to use these clamps. They are kind of perfect.

regards
Torsten

[Marcellarius]

congrats on the new saw!
hope we can enjoy more of your work soon.

[thumbs]

Shelia--congrats on the new saw--I was at lowes the other day and look at the P/C saw--looks lke a great saw for the money--I think you should be able to reverse the clamps--any way enjoy--Richard aka thumbs

[nan2syl]

enjoy your new saw!!

[SheGold]

Thanks for the tips.. I am enjoying it very much.. I'm like a kid on Christmas morn...  ... Sheila

[tux_linux]

You should be! It's a new toy