I've held off buying a miter saw for years... Used a sled on my table saw... I'd like to have one though, just because... The sleds work fine on wide cuts I see no need for a slider... Matter-of-fact I'm kind'a doubting my need for a duel bevel??? I think I can flip my boards faster than I can move the saw... Right now the apple of my eye is a the Dewalt 12 inch... Maybe a Ridgid... I'm a better than average DIY guy so opinions welcome...... I think?
Power tools/Miter Saws
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How long you been eyeing the old 12 incher?
My brother-in-law is a top notch finish carpenter. He swears by the dual miter. Won't buy a saw without it.
But, he does do a lot of crown molding. I think that is were the dual bevel comes in handy.
I have an older Delta 10 inch that I like. But it won't get through 4x4 or 6 inch wide boards. I would definitely take that into account when I replace it.
But, he does do a lot of crown molding. I think that is were the dual bevel comes in handy.
I have an older Delta 10 inch that I like. But it won't get through 4x4 or 6 inch wide boards. I would definitely take that into account when I replace it.
I got a Festool KS 120 EB Kapex. Used it only once making a hutch
I've got one of those I bought about 20 years ago. It's worked fine for the things I do with it. but if I was going to do some tricky cuts and expect things to fit together cleanly, I would go OP's route and get something better.
You can get a 12 inch miter saw from harbor freight for about $140. Unless you use it everyday for work, it'll do just fine for you.
i have a Delta 12", Makita 10", Craftsman 10" and a Ryobi 8". i recommend sliding compound for whatever make you choose. i really like my Makita!
Lowes had an online deal where you buy a dewault sliding Miter and get a stand for free.
I've been replacing stained trim/crown molding that some idiot painted over. It has been a severe pain in the *** but the dewault single bevel on the stand has been more than enough. Only issues I've had were from my incompetence. Owners manual was surprisingly helpful. And youtube. If it can't be explained to you on youtube you shouldn't be trying to do it.
I've been replacing stained trim/crown molding that some idiot painted over. It has been a severe pain in the *** but the dewault single bevel on the stand has been more than enough. Only issues I've had were from my incompetence. Owners manual was surprisingly helpful. And youtube. If it can't be explained to you on youtube you shouldn't be trying to do it.
Willy I can put it to good use... Sell it to me cheap... I'll gladly pay you on Tuesday.
I got a Festool KS 120 EB Kapex. Used it only once making a hutch
I am a custom home builder myself. I just made a purchase of a mitre saw for myself. I did about 20 hrs of research on finding the best one for the money for myself. I liked the Milwaukee the best but i bought the new dewalt because it cost the same and it come with a stand. I bought a finish blade for it too. I like it alot. It is really easy to use and set up. Having a stand is a definite plus. We use a bosch mitre at work. I actually like it a little better. Its all front controled and it has a knuckle slide instead of the dual rail system. Once you get used to the controls it works great. You cant go wrong with any of the three. I think on shear cutting accuracy i like the Milwaukee best. If course a festool or a jet mitre is better but they are much more expensive and unless you are cutting big crown molding its unnecessary imo.
i build decks and bought the dewalt 12" double bevel last year. best purchase ive made in quite some time. highly recommend.
Dewalt is great. Have learned over the years not to skimp on quality power tools. Spend more now for a better tool with more features and you will be glad later. Bought a cheap Lowes saw years ago and although I still use it I have to borrow a friend's Dewalt when I need to make bigger and more complex cuts. Should have spent $200 more at the time.
A $1500 Festool for $100.... Sounds too hot to touch
Festool is out of my league... but I have looked upon, with lust, the Festool Domino Joiner.
A $1500 Festool for $100.... Sounds too hot to touch
Festool is out of my league... but I have looked upon, with lust, the Festool Domino Joiner.
Robo, ha ha ha
I have an old... WWII old 14 inch vertical band saw... It's barely okay because what I'd like for the saw to do well /resaw/ it doesn't.... It'll cut curves okay if I take my time... So in answer to your question... Yes the bench tops will probably work for you unless you ask the tool to do more than its capable... My opinion is that if you want a saw that does most things well look $800-$1000 14 inch new/used... Resawing is what I'd like mine to do and it doesn't do it any better than I can on my table saw... And if it did saw decent it couldn't saw a six inch board...... So think about what you want it to do... The table model might be fine...
yeah, ive always been a dewalt guy. but i am starting to believe bosch and milwaukee are the way to go.
i used to test tools for a living. there was only one brand that ever completed the double-insulated overload test; Bosch.
it ran to 200% of rated input current and never failed. LOTS of fun testing lawn mowers, but that's another story...
it ran to 200% of rated input current and never failed. LOTS of fun testing lawn mowers, but that's another story...