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It features a Bosch-exclusive axial-glide system meaning that, it offers precision, control and a compact workspace, thanks to its pre-aligned squarelock fences. Measuring 13 inches in height, 23.8 inches in width and 22.5 inches in depth, it offers you an ergonomic design thanks to its soft-grip, ambidextrous handle. Plus, it comes with a dust chute – compatible with 1 and 1/4 inches and 33mm hoses – and a vacuum adaptor for even more comfort.
High Adjustability
It offers you a workspace of 26.5 inches width, 14 inches expanded horizontal cutting capacity and a 6 and 1/2 inches vertical capacity, as well as a 6/5 inches crown capacity with a 45-degrees spring, for a variety of cuts. Plus, it provides easy adjustments with a large easy-to-read uniform bevel and stainless steel miter scales, while its scales with marked detents and roof pitch angles give you better precision. It has a soft trigger handle, for maximum comfort, and a clear lower guard for unobstructed visibility throughout the cut.
Precision Like No-Other
Its High-precision Squarelock quick-release fences align the 12 inches blade at a perfect 90-degree angle with both your working material and the saw table, providing you with easy assembly and instant additional support. Despite being on the heavy side, as it weighs 88.2 pounds, its powerful 15 amp motor offers you a quick and precise cut with 3800 RPM.
Stability and Safety
It has a glide movement controller, for a more precise and customized use, while its stable base is tip resistant. Additionally, it comes with an integrated sliding material support, that can sustain materials up to 40 inches in length. Its upfront bevel lock will make sure that there will be no ‘reaching behind the saw’ elements, thus your work will be more precise and accurate. It doesn’t require batteries, but it needs a 120V outlet, as it is corded and electric. It also comes with a 1-year warranty and 30-days money refund.
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- Smooth cutting motion and accurate performance
- Large cutting capacity and easy-to-read bevel
- Ideal for jobsites and cramped workshops
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- Some complained about it not being beginner-friendly
- There were some complaints about it lacking a laser
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| A smooth gliding design thanks to its axial-glide system, keeping your tool safe from restricted movements because of dust, it offers you a high quality and accurate work but it requires a certain amount of experience with previous, similar tools. |
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One of the lightest in its class, weighing only 31 lbs and measuring 31-3/32 inches in length, 21-27/32 inches in width and 19-3/32 inches in height, it is portable and easy to carry. It packs a powerful input of 1050W, while its 9.2-amp and 5500 RPM motor generates no-load speed. Featuring a vertical, soft handle that has a vibration reducing elastomer grip, for a more ergonomic design and comfort, its gliding slide system allows for easy handling of large framing pieces.
The thumb-actuated positive miter stops allow quick and simple adjustments at 15.0, 22.5, 31.6 and even 45.0 degrees angle to the right or left. With a bevel range of 48 degrees to the left and 5 degrees to the right, it allows you to create miters in crown moldings and other trim pieces. Its 8 and 1/2-inch TCT blade allows you to delicately trim while the linear ball-bearing slide system and pivoting fence offers you an accurate cut up to 2-9/16 inches high and 12 inches deep.
It has a splinter guard behind the fence to reduce any tear-outs for clean and finished cuts, while the large table provides you with a stable guide and sturdy support, as the built-in clamping system holds your work in place. Thanks to its dust collector the dust particles from your workspace and the saw’s interior components will suffer minimum damage, thus prolonging your tool’s life span. Offering you an industry-leading five-year warranty, it also will require a 120V outlet in order to work.
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- Lightweight
- Tips in both ways
- Great for finishing work
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- Some complained about the quality of the material
- There were some complaints regarding its accuracy
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| A lightweight unit that can help tremendously with your project, at home or work, it comes with a vibration-reducing elastomer grip, for increased precision. It comes with a powerful motor, and with a sharp TCT blade, for delicate trimmings. |
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It measures 19.5 inches in height, 16.2 inches in width and 15 inches in length, and it has a weight of 24 pounds. It has a die-cast aluminum base for increased portability, and it has a powerful heavy-duty 15A motor, which is capable of reaching 4600 RPM for a smooth cut. It comes with an electric brake, which stops the blade in seconds after activation, and it features spindle locks for quick blade changes.
Additionally, it is able to make miter cuts up to 45 degrees left and right, with 9 position stops at commonly used angles, as well as bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left. It has an arbor size of 5/8 inches, and its 60T Carbide blade has 10 inches in diameter. Its compound cutting can be used for crown molding, shadow boxes, as well as picture frames projects. For increased accuracy, it comes with a laser guide, and it is able to cut pieces up to 3 inches in thickness.
It has a power cord of 6.5 feet in length, and it comes with hold-down clamps, a dust bag, two extension wings, a blade wrench and 2 AAA batteries for the laser. Additionally, it is CSA listed, and it comes with a 90-day return period and with a limited 2-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Laser guide
- Easy to use and assemble
- Smooth cutting and increased precision
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- There were some complaints about the welding
- Some complained about its time resistance
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It will provide you with the support you might need in your woodcutting work, increasing your working precision thanks to its laser guide. Moreover, you can tip it either left or right, as it can produce both bevel and miter cuts. Additionally, it comes with several accessories to facilitate an easy use, while thanks to its large and durable blade; you will be able to cut faster and smoother. |
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It comes with a 5/8-inch arbor, and it measures 34 inches by 22 inches by 20 inches and it has a weight of 43.7 pounds, thus it is highly portable and easy to move around. Additionally, it comes with a linear ball bearing system which provides you with increased accuracy and smooth operation.
It comes with a 13.0 amp direct-drive motor which requires less maintenance, and also delivers up to 4.300 RPM, and it provides you with smooth starts and constant power, as it doesn’t have any belts that might need replacing. Additionally, it has a capacity of 12 inches to crosscut at 90 ° and an 8-1/2-inch capacity at 45 °. It miters 0 ° to 47 ° left and 0 ° to 60 ° right, while it is able to provide you with bevel cuts that range from 0 ° to 45 ° left and right.
It comes with a 10-inch carbide blade, which is already sharpened, while thanks to its ergonomic rubberized D-handle, you will be able to work comfortably. It has an electric brake, which will not only increase the safety as you work with it but will provide you with accurate cuts and stops, while thanks to its see-through blade guard system, you will have increased visibility while still being protected. As for accessories, it comes with a triangle rule for miter saws, a vertical vise, a dust bag, an extension wing, and a box wrench. It has a limited 1-year warranty and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee from the moment of your purchase.
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- Lightweight thus portable
- Smooth cutting and increased precision
- Hassle free operation
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- It doesn’t come with a laser
- Some complained about it wobbling
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Easy to use, providing you with increased mobility at your worksite, it comes with a dual bevel design, which allows you to make both miter and bevel cuts according to your needs. Plus, thanks to its ergonomic handle you will be able to work comfortably. |
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It measures 25 ½ inches in width, 36 5/8 inches in depth and 27 15/16 inches in height and it weighs 59 pounds. It features a compact sliding system, which allows the saw to slide on the fixed rails to provide you with zero clearance, and it comes with a powerful 15A motor, to allow you quick and easy dealing with any job. It comes with a 12-inch blade, which thanks to the poly V belt and gear driving system, will be able to achieve 4000 RPM. Furthermore, you don’t have to worry if you need to interrupt your work, as it comes with an electric brake which allows you to safely stop whenever you need.
Moreover, it comes with a fixed splinter guard for increased safety, as well as a dust bag to keep your working area clean. The laser marker system will improve your precision and accuracy, while the large sliding fence can be raised to a height of 5-1/8 inches, to allow you to cut up to 7-1/2-inch crown moldings vertically. It has positive stops – 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° – and indications on the miter and bevel scale, to provide you with easy-to-read measurements and settings, while the vertical handle comes with a soft, vibration-reducing elastomer grip, for increased comfort and control.
With it you can cross cut (90°) at a height of 4-3/16” or 4-11/16” and a width of 12-1/4” or 10-3/16”, and 45° miter left and right at a height of 4-3/16” or 4-11/16” and a width of 8-5/8” or 7-1/16”. It also has a left, 45° bevel ability, which can reach a height of 2-3/4” or 2-15/16” and a width of 12-1/4” or 10-3/16”, as well as a compound cut which can go as high as 2-3/4” or 2-15/16” and as wide as 8-5/8” or 7-1/16”.
Additionally, it has a miter cutting range of 0-45° left and 0-57° right, for flexibility, and a bevel cutting range of 0 up to 45° left and right, so you’ll easily be able to flip the saw while keeping the material in place. Its compound cutting range allows 0-45° left/0-31° right as well as 0-31° left/0-45° right for miter, and 0-45° left, 0-45° right for bevel cuts, for versatility. It comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a professional 5-year limited warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Laser mark
- Protection guard
- Can be easily flipped on either side for versatility
- Powerful and sturdy
- Comfortable handle
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- There were some complaints about the handle.
- Some complained about its overall design
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Easy to use and set up, it comes with a powerful motor which allows the 12-inch blade to reach up to 4000 RPM. Additionally, it comes with several stops and angles, to provide you flexibility in cutting up different materials, and it comes with a laser mark to improve your accuracy. Moreover, it comes with a vibration-reducing handle, for increased comfort during work.
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It measures 26.1 inches in height, 19.6 inches in width and 17.2 inches in depth, and it weighs 47 pounds. It has a 15-amp motor, which offers you 4000 RPM, with a stainless steel detent plate, with 11 positive stops to increase your productivity.
Additionally, it comes with a machined-base, tall 6 – ½ inches, fence support system for optimizing your accuracy, which supports crown molding up to 5-1/4 inches nested and base molding up to 6-1/2 inches vertically against the fence while easily sliding out of the way for bevel cuts. Its bevel ranges between 0-48 degrees to the left and 0-3 degrees to the right for increased capacity, while it has 0 to 50 degrees left and right miter capacity, has 11 positive stops, for more versatility.
The easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle provides you with quick and accurate angles, as well as allowing detent override, without it slipping into the miter detent. It comes with a 12-inch diameter carbide blade, and a 3-year limited warranty; 1-year free service and 90-day money-back guarantee warranty.
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- Smooth cutting and accurate performance
- High-capacity cutting
- Lightweight
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- There were some complaints about the dust
- Some complained about the fence
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Lightweight and easy to use, you’ll be able to take it with you no matter the location. Strong and powerful, with 4000rpm, it will offer you increased accuracy in both miter and bevel directions, while thanks to its sharp blade, you’ll be able to create clean cuts. |
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It is equipped with an integrated XPS cross cut positioning system that provides you with an ultra-bright LED light casting a laser-like shadow on the work surface, thus offering you indications for a more precise and accurate work. It comes with rugged guards, precision-machined castings and fences and a tough stainless steel miter detent place with 10 stops.
Featuring an easy and hassle-free operation, it has several miter degrees – 0 to 60 degrees on the left and 0 to 50 degrees on the right – for more precise and versatile use. Its bevel ranges can go from 0-48 degrees left and right while it can even crosscut a 2 by 16 lumber at 90 degrees and a 2 by 12 one at 45 degrees. Its base capacity is 6 and 1/2 inches thus providing you with stability during work, while its crown capacity is that of 6 and 5/8 inches.
Equipped with a powerful, 15 amps motor, with 3800 RPM, its blade is made of carbide. It measures 21.46 inches in height, 17.72 inches in width and 17.13 inches in depth but it doesn’t come with a stand of its own. However, its maneuverability is not hindered in any way, as it weighs 56 pounds. Instead its cam lock miter button allows you to lock angles between detents while a miter detent override is also used to allow precise angle adjustments. It requires an outlet of 120V while its warranty lasts for 3 years.
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- Precise cutting without recalibration
- Ultimate durability
- High-capacity cutting
- Hassle free operation
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- Does not have an electric brake
- Some complaints were made about the blade misaligning
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| A great and versatile product that will improve your workflow, it will show its value with both delicate and heavy woodwork, providing you accuracy, capacity, and portability. It comes with an integrated XPS positioning system which has an ultra-bright LED light, so you will benefit from a laser-like shadow on the work surface, for more precise and accurate work. |
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It measures 26.5 inches in width, 20.5 inches in height, 32 inches in length and it weighs 64 pounds, thus it is a bit on the heavy side. It has a powerful 15A motor which provides its 10-inch blade with 4800 RPM. It features an electric brake, for increased safety, and it comes with a dust-collecting bag to provide you with a clean workspace. It comes with positive stops 0 °,33.9 °, 45 °, and 47 ° left and right, and it comes with a 3-1/4” (5-1/2”0 ° to 47 ° left) base molding against fence.
Additionally, it comes with an axial-glide system which allows wide crosscuts and better alignment for increased working versatility. It comes with large, upfront metal bevel controls, a square lock and precision fences for increased accuracy. It can cut 12-inch horizontally, 5-1/2-inch vertically against the base and it has a 6-inch crown capacity.
It has a compound cutting capacity of 3-1/8” by 12”, thus allowing you to cut 4×12 dimensional lumber when adjustable depth stop is used, and it comes with a miter angle range of 52 ° left and 60 ° right. It has a 6-foot long power cord, and it needs 120V to function properly. It has an ergonomic, soft-grip, ambidextrous trigger handle, which provides you comfort and versatility as you work, and it comes with a clear lower guard for unobstructed visibility. It comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Axial-glide system
- Ambidextrous handle
- Powerful motor
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- It doesn’t come with a laser light
- There were some complaints about its design
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Easy to use, providing you with an ambidextrous handle, you can easily change the position according to your needs. Additionally, it comes with a powerful motor, which allows it to reach up to 4800 RPM, while the electric brake will ensure you can stop safely anytime you wish. While it doesn’t come with a laser mark, it does have a clean splinter guard to provide you with an unobstructed view as you work.
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9. DOIT 12-inch Miter Saw
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It is equipped with a 15amp motor that generates a speed of 3800RPM. With a miter and bevel range of 0 up to 45 degrees for both left and right sides, it provides you with ample cutting capacity, thanks to its 12 inches blade with 40 teeth. With its dual-bevel system, you are enabled a large cutting range: 0 degrees height and 90 degrees width: 3.53 inches by 13.38 inches, 45 degrees height and 90 degrees width: 2.14 inches by 13.38 inches, 0 degrees height and 45 degrees width: 3.54 inches by 9.45 inches and 45 degrees height and 45 degrees width: 2.17 inches by 9.45 inches.
Thanks to its ultra-bright LED light, your work will be even more efficient as it casts a laser-like shadow on the work surface. Plus, it comes equipped with a class III laser cutline guide, as well, with output power less than 2.5mW. Its unique alignment system requires no calibration even when you move it around or change the blades. Measuring 38.2 inches in length, 19.7 inches in width and 21.3 inches in height, it provides you with an ergonomic and comfortable design.
It has a front handle, with a vibration-reducing feature while its trigger switch provides easy and hassle-free operation. Its mounting bolts and miter locking knobs will not only keep it in place as you work but will keep your material supported, as well. Its support doesn’t end here, as it comes with an additional dust collection bag, motor brushes, 1 wrench and 2 extension bars to ease your cutting work.
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- Accurate and precise laser
- Easy to assemble
- Can be used right out of the box
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- Some complained about the dust bin not being that efficient
- There were some complaints regarding the base not being flat
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| Easy to use, assemble and work with, it comes with a unique alignment system, which requires no calibration. Additionally, it is equipped with a laser cutline guide, to provide you with increased precision, while thanks to its dust collection bag, there will be no mess on the ground. |
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It is ideal for smooth cuts, thanks to its battery operated yet extremely precise laser equipped with an on/off switch. Lightweight enough, as it weighs only 27 pounds, it is extremely portable and compact, thus allowing for a means of smooth transport.
It measures 27.75 inches in length, 29 inches in width and 14.5 inches in depth, thus providing you with lots of working space as it also comes with a convenient table extension. It packs a strong and reliable 15 amp motor while it offers you ample cutting capacity, thanks to its 10 inches blade: 0° miter – 0° bevel: 4 x 12 inches, 45° miter – 0° bevel: 4 x 8-1/2 inches, 0° miter- 45° bevel: 2 x 12 inches, 45° miter – 45° bevel: 2 x 8-1/2 inches.
Additionally, it comes with 10 stops, for more precise and easy cuts while its spindle lock will make sure to keep everything tightly fit and secured. Its front lock control system provides additional security, while its electric brake will stop the blade within seconds of releasing the switch, thus providing maneuverability and control. It requires a 120V outlet, as its main power source is an electric cord, while its warranty will last for 3 years after your purchase.
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- Extremely accurate
- Smoot and large turntable
- Distinct lack of cut vibration
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- The dust bag misses a lot of dust and shavings
- Some complained about it not having a radial arm
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| Useful, versatile and extremely accurate, it is an indispensable tool for your home workshop. It comes with a front lock control system which provides additional security as you work, and it comes with an electric brake which will make sure to stop it as soon as you release the switch. |
Your workshop cannot be complete without a miter saw.
Versatile in use, giving you a wide range of benefits and features you can take advantage of when doing your home projects, renovation or, your daily job, it is a must-have tool. With
four main types of miter saws – simple miter saws, compound miter saws, dual compound miter saws and sliding miter saw – you might wonder
why should you chose one type over the other, especially a stationary compound one or a sliding compound one.
To give you a simple answer, pointing out features you have to take into account when deciding which one suits your needs better, let’s take a look at their features.
Stationary Compound Miter Saws
Known as ‘bench miter saws’, as well, they are part of the specialized saw that cuts more than simple designs. Equipped with a pivoting arm which allows flexibility to the arm, as it can tip to both sides, it has received its name –compound – thanks to its ability to cut two angles at the same time. Thus, when working with a tool like this, you can get a miter cut and a bevel cut.
It has a big advantage when it comes to its cutting arc, as it is greater and larger than sliding compound saw. This feature plays a major role especially when you have to cut things like corner joint moldings. However, you can’t use it for wide materials, as, for example, a 10-inch saw can cut only up to a 6 inches wide lumber. Able to handle most of the jobs, but especially useful for picture frames, crown molding or any project that requires angled cuts in two planes, it provides you with a simple way to cut when compared to a regular miter saw.
Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Why is it better than its counterpart? Because it offers you even more versatility, freedom, and customization when it comes to cutting wood. It has the versatility of a compound miter with sliding features, but brings to the game a bladed arm which can be moved not only right and left, but also forward and backward.
Increasing the cutting capacity of the tool when considering the thickness and length of the material that it can handle, this device can be used to cut materials up to 16 inches thick. Extremely useful for cutting fencing posts, lumber, boards and even logs, it is also available in the single or dual model. An extremely useful, versatile and customizable tool, it will definitely bring your woodwork up to the next level.
So, why should you choose a sliding compound miter saw? Because it:
- Cuts longer and thicker wood pieces
- Offers you a wide range of action: left, right, forward, and backward
- Has two angles of cutting – miter and bevel
- Provides easy maneuvering and high accuracy
For different work projects, you need a performant and versatile saw, which allows you to easily put in practice your ideas. While all the above-presented models will be able to help you achieve your goal, we recommend Bosch GCM12SD . It comes with dual bevel system, with increased precision, and with enough RPM to make your work smooth and accurate. Plus, thanks to its soft and ambidextrous handle, you won’t have to worry about maneuverability, while the integrated sliding material support will provide you with enough space, for you to use all the materials you wish to.
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