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Title: large capacity ,but needs some design changes
Review: I purchased this saw to cut heavy timbers for a timber frame project.It is a powerful saw with a great cutting capacity, but it needs some design changes.-The base shoe is very narrow, making it difficult to get a square cut close to the end of a beam.-The bottom of the shoe was not machined smooth or flat, again making it difficult to square with the blade.-When making a full depth cut, the lower blade guard will not open as you cut, you must flip it up with your finger on the lever.That said, I still think it is a useful saw. I'm also going to be using it to cut I-joists and 6x6 deck posts.
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