Thread: SCMS question

They're for cutting tall cornice mouldings so they join at 90 degrees

Ahh, ok.

So by laying the cornicing flat on the table and setting the mitre and bevel angles to these settings the compound angle will result in a 90deg joint.

Is that right?

As far as I know, that's how it works.

but if you get the kapex120 you dont have to lay the boards flat as will doit standing up
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</td> <td>Twin-column design for accurate cuts</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Compact, lightweight design for convenient transport</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>FastFix saw blade change for adaptation to the working material</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Precision angle transfer via smart bevel and dual-line laser</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Fine bevel adjustment from the front of the machine</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Cutting skirting boards and cornices up to 120 mm in height - with skirting positioned vertically on saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Cutting boards and panels up to 305 x 88 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Cutting crown moulding up to 168 mm at its finished angle</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Cutting framing timber and beams up to 88 mm thick</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Electronic blade brake</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Dual-line laser</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10">•</td> <td>Special cutting position for trenching
just bought one and its better than my old hitachi and better than any makita ive used onsite didnt think the laser would be used much but the twin line enables me to line up cuts quicker and more accurately from either side of cut
brake worked real well when 290mm tas oak plank shifted and grabbed blade no damage
and no squinting at the angles very large numbers easy to read
hope this helps in your decision
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• More than twice the price.

I'd love one Fubar but it's out of my reach. All I have at the moment is a cheap little 7" Black & Decker mitre saw I bought years ago, so believe me the Makita would be a huuuge step up.

... and the Makita will do 120mm vertical cuts as well.