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Old 11-11-2009, 06:28 PM   #21
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Re: Sidewinder

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We used the hypoids when they first came out. Very nice saws, but we seemed to have a knack for shearing off the arbor spindle. The saws had so much torque that if you bound the blade up really hard it was done. I know, the obvious answer is to not bind the blade.
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Old 11-11-2009, 07:07 PM   #22
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Re: Sidewinder

Have the same Skill 77,I bought over 15 years ago.
Got turned onto, and accustomed to the Porter Cable circular while working with a builder during a couple slow winters,and retired the side winder.
Still works great.
It's now equipped with a masonbary blade for occasional use.
Used the sidewinders for 20 years.Now it feels too heavy and awkward to operate.
I can't remember the advantages,other than the low profile and torque factors.
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