Milwaukee SCMS Arbor: 1" vs 5/8" ?

[John Stevens]

I'm interested in buying Milwaukee's SCMS (model no. 6955-20). While checking the specs, I noticed that Milwaukee says the saw comes either with a 5/8" arbor or a 1" arbor.

Is there a particular advantage to either?

Regards,

John

[Randal Stevenson]

I'm interested in buying Milwaukee's SCMS (model no. 6955-20). While checking the specs, I noticed that Milwaukee says the saw comes either with a 5/8" arbor or a 1" arbor.

Is there a particular advantage to either?

Regards,

John

Yes, ease of finding blades. 10" normally has a 5/8" arbor, and 12" normally has a 1". If you get a 12" with a 5/8" arbor, you will have to either special order blades, or buy bushings (higher runout chance).