Does anybody have any online sources/advice for aftermarket (better than stock) base plates for different size circular saws? Specifically interested in replacement options for Makita 5007MG (7 1/4), and Milwaukee 6405-6 (8 1/4) and 6460 (10 1/4) saws. Nothing terribly wrong with my Makita, but it just feels cheap and has more flex to it than I like for precise work involving circular saws (mostly timber framing and carpentry applications.) The milwaukee models are potential purchases and I'd like to know my options before purchasing.
I work for a timber framing company that has really nice aftermarket aluminum (?) base plates for the Makita 16 5/16" beam saws, but I don't know where they came from. I'm wondering if the same options exist for 7 1/4, 8 1/4, or 10 1/4 saws?
I realize that most of you guys view a circular saw as a "rough" tool, but with some care it can be quite accurate and is sometimes the best option for certain cuts in certain situations. I'm looking for an upgrade over stock base plates. However, it may be unrealistic to expect any tighter tolerances than stock, as I assume that even the aftermarket bases still attach to the saw at the same points?
Thanks for any help!