Hi all,
I am new to SMC. I decided to turn my garage into a wood shop after getting tired of hauling my jobsite tools in and out evrytime I want to do a project. I am making the leap to a slider and want to get it right. I have looked at Minimax and Felder and have narrowed it down to either a SC 4 elite or a S 315 elite s, A Felder 700 is not out of the question but price and wait time are making me lean towards the Minimax. I Will be working with hardwoods and reclaimed woods, gluing up panels for doors and some cabinetry all as a hobbiest. I want the longest slider possible for straightlining but also want to use it for all my miters instead of a chop saw. My garage is roughly 18x18 . I am planing on the saw outfeed through the open garage door(florida) with the rip fence side close to the wall and outrigger table towards the center front of the garage. Can I realistically fit the S315? If so am I losing the ability to do smaller miter cuts? Does one crosscut fence have a clear advantage for miters? This will be my first slider and I want it to be my last saw purchase.
Mike (space, not spae)