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Woodworkers: time to upgrade my miter saw.
May 07, 2018, 01:58 PM
asonieWoodworkers: time to upgrade my miter saw.
I want to replace my old porter cable standard compound miter saw with a sliding compound. Any suggestions for a good upper-middle tier? I don’t want crap but I’m not a professional either.
May 07, 2018, 02:00 PM
PHPaulA couple of the better carpenters I know use Hitachi sliding compounds.
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May 07, 2018, 02:10 PM
cyanide357Bosch axial-glide miter saw - 10" (CM10GD) or 12" (CM12SD) version.
May 07, 2018, 02:30 PM
MattWI just scored this Makita 10" dual bevel sliding miter saw a couple of weeks ago from Home Depot for $399, with batteries. Never could find it priced that low on their web site or any other site for that matter. Can't even tell it's battery powered, it cuts and cuts. I've since bought one of their sub compact impacts and a 36V skill saw. I'm sold on the brand and their batteries.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ma...it-XSL06PT/302255047May 07, 2018, 04:59 PM
6gunsI sure like my Hitachi 10". It has a wide range of uses in that size.
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May 07, 2018, 05:02 PM
SigJacketAll of those, or a big ol 12 inch DeWalt, you’ll be happy.
May 07, 2018, 07:36 PM
mark60Short of Festool money the Bosch axial or the new Makita with the forward rails are two of the better ones.
May 07, 2018, 07:56 PM
asonieCool, thanks for the input.
May 07, 2018, 08:03 PM
sjtillquote:
Short of Festool money
Everything's short of Festool money.
From a review comparing Festool Kapex with Bosch Glide:
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And while the Kapex is a great saw too, it’s not “more than twice the price” great. The Bosch is about $600 and the Kapex is about $1500. As I see it there are two groups who probably should consider the Kapex:
Those who do on-site installs where portability, accuracy, and dust collection are critical.
Those who are obsessed with good dust collection.
Outside of that, buying the Kapex becomes a matter of “because you can” and not “because you need to.”
I am pretty fanatical about dust collection, Festool's superb dust collection with the track saw and sanders makes it possible for me to enjoy woodworking without allergic problems.
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May 07, 2018, 08:10 PM
olfuzzyquote:
Originally posted by SigJacket:
All of those, or a big ol 12 inch DeWalt, you’ll be happy.
Best money I've ever spent........on a tool
May 07, 2018, 08:45 PM
xantomLove my Hitachi C12RSH.
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mark_aIt is a bit pricey but if you already use DeWalt battery tools their new 12" 120 max runs on (2) 60 volt batteries and also comes with a plug in power pack.
Seriously thinking about putting a voodoo curse on my rigid saw so that I can buy the DeWalt.
May 07, 2018, 10:13 PM
Excam_ManMy current one is an old 12" Ridgid, but if I had to replace it, i would buy a DeWalt.
May 07, 2018, 10:17 PM
TXLeI got an Hitachi 12" sliding. I wanted the 10" so I can use the same blades as my table but the 12" was on close out price that was hard to say no to.
May 07, 2018, 10:21 PM
bigdealThis is a buy once, cry once moment. Trust me. This will last you forever (assuming you take care of it) and will do everything you could ever ask of it.
Dewalt DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compund Miter Saw
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May 07, 2018, 11:33 PM
TMatsI’ve got a 12” Dewalt and their folding stand. Pretty neat to have a pro-grade saw that can be wheeled over to the side of a cabinet and stored in the corner of the garage.
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May 07, 2018, 11:48 PM
MechI love my Hitachi 12-in 15-Amp Dual Bevel Laser Compound Miter Saw; it's different from many other sliding miter saws in the sense that when it does slide back, it does not increase its footprint in the rear, so you do not need to leave extra space in the back for the rail to slide on, great for reducing use of counter space!
May 08, 2018, 01:02 PM
asonieInteresting to see so many who opted 12 inch. From what I read most people end up not really needing the added capability the 12” brings at a significantly higher cost.
May 08, 2018, 01:09 PM
BurtonRWquote:
Originally posted by asonie:
Interesting to see so many who opted 12 inch. From what I read most people end up not really needing the added capability the 12” brings at a significantly higher cost.
I'm kind of stuck on expanding my Milwaukee 18v FUEL collection, so my options are 7.25" or 10". I'm thinking I'll eventually regret the 7.25" if I go for cheap and light now.
They're both kick ass battery-powered saws, though. Portability is insanely useful at the farm.
-Rob
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A=A May 08, 2018, 06:17 PM
xantomquote:
Originally posted by asonie:
Interesting to see so many who opted 12 inch. From what I read most people end up not really needing the added capability the 12” brings at a significantly higher cost.
Too many occurrences of me wanting to cut through thicker material in one pass and can't with a 10". Even if it was one time 6 years ago
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