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Markem

14/06/2017 12:33 PM

Miter saw stand

So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.

http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-portacube-str-miter-saw-work-station

Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
Menards.

Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.


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Gs

"Gramps' shop"

in reply to Markem on 14/06/2017 12:33 PM

14/06/2017 6:30 PM

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:33:54 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
> So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.
>
> http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-portacube-str-miter-saw-work-station
>
> Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
> Menards.
>
> Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.

How much are they asking for it? I am unhappy with the bargain-priced stand I purchased there last Black Friday.

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peter

in reply to Markem on 14/06/2017 12:33 PM

08/09/2017 12:14 AM

replying to Markem, peter wrote:
Just make your onm I did 20 plus years ago and I add a hinged (removable) out
feed on the right for long trim not to fall after cut. and be damaged...On
table side I even attach an old tape measure for fast cuts.. Use bolts to
align jig. Cut it down to 5 feet so easily fits in a car.. 2 saw horses and
you are in business... Spruce keeps it light... I still see contractors
groveling on the ground with a chop box... Thats crazy.. I just set mine up
and stand... make one you will love it..

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k

in reply to Markem on 14/06/2017 12:33 PM

14/06/2017 9:37 PM

On Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:30:33 -0700 (PDT), "Gramps' shop"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:33:54 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
>> So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.
>>
>> http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-portacube-str-miter-saw-work-station
>>
>> Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
>> Menards.
>>
>> Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.
>
>How much are they asking for it? I am unhappy with the bargain-priced stand I purchased there last Black Friday.

It's $350, *way* too much for what it is, IMO.

Mm

Markem

in reply to Markem on 14/06/2017 12:33 PM

14/06/2017 8:47 PM

On Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:30:33 -0700 (PDT), "Gramps' shop"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:33:54 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
>> So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.
>>
>> http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-portacube-str-miter-saw-work-station
>>
>> Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
>> Menards.
>>
>> Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.
>
>How much are they asking for it? I am unhappy with the bargain-priced stand I purchased there last Black Friday.

Around $270 vs $350 list on the portamate site.


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