10" sliding miter saw for workshop use?

[marlinspike]

I want to get a 10" sliding miter saw. This will live in one place, so it doesn't need to be at all portable. I had thought the Bosch axial glide saws were king, but it looks like lots of people have issues with the table not being square. I saw high praise of the Rigid, which I have a hard time believing. Anybody have a recommendation?

 

[dr_clyde]

I'm about to buy a Makita, unless someone can give me a compelling reason not to. One of the big deciding factors for me was soft start, and the Bosch I was looking at does not.

 

[astroracer]

I will highly recommend going to a 12" saw if it is at all within your budget. I had a 10" Dewalt and found it lacking very quickly in the ability to cut completely through anything over a 2 x 6 when doing miters. I fell into a good deal on a 12" at Lowes a few years ago and gave the Dewalt to my nephew.
Mark

 

[Ign]

Looks like the 10" sliding Ryobi is coming up at $169 for HD BF, with a stand too.

I have no idea if the Ryobi is worth a damn, though. And you'd have to deal with BF shoppers and early morning hours.

http://i.gottadeal.com/blackfriday/scans/pdf/GottaDeal-HomeDepot-BF2016.pdf

 

[marlinspike]

I will highly recommend going to a 12" saw if it is at all within your budget. I had a 10" Dewalt and found it lacking very quickly in the ability to cut completely through anything over a 2 x 6 when doing miters. I fell into a good deal on a 12" at Lowes a few years ago and gave the Dewalt to my nephew.
Mark

You had a sliding 10" that couldn't do more than a 2 x 6?

 

[Stuey]

Do you have a reason for preferring 10"?

If you're looking at Bosch axial glide, budget doesn't seem to be an issue.

I like 10" saws b/c of specialty blade availability and cost. 12" saws aren't that much larger, but they are bulkier and heavier, a non-issue for a mostly stationary saw.

 

[marlinspike]

Do you have a reason for preferring 10"?

If you're looking at Bosch axial glide, budget doesn't seem to be an issue.

I like 10" saws b/c of specialty blade availability and cost. 12" saws aren't that much larger, but they are bulkier and heavier, a non-issue for a mostly stationary saw.

You hit the nail on the head - the reason to prefer 10" comes down to blades.

I'm open to 12" if it really is the way to go.

 

[astroracer]

You had a sliding 10" that couldn't do more than a 2 x 6?

Ah... Good point! No, it was simply a standard 10" miter saw, my bad. I see the "sliding" qualifier in your 1st post now... Sorry.
Mark

 

[astroracer]

You hit the nail on the head - the reason to prefer 10" comes down to blades.

I'm open to 12" if it really is the way to go.

I guess it boils down to what the primary use will be. If you are doing interior trim with nothing bigger then a 2 x 6 then a 10" slider will be plenty. I do plenty of deck and porch work and 2 x 8's and 2 x 10's are the norm there. The 12 will also do the small stuff just as well so base your decision on what you plan to use it for.
Mark

 

[Empty Pockets]

I have an older CM 12" Sliding Mitre Saw. Model 137.21292. I had previously owned a 10" Non Slider.

I much prefer the 12" for doing framing and deck work, but it all depends on your intended use

 

[kctyphoon]

I know what you're gonna think when I recommend this, but if you don't need a top tier saw, check out the craftman model.. They have a compact 10" slider that's actually very nice, and it's the most for the money if you're willing to set aside the crafstman hate. It's always going on sale for $100 off, and they usually have a hot deal on the stand for $49 too.. My friend has one. I've seen it, I've played with it, and it does offer a lot for money. The compact rail feature alone is a selling point IMO.. I'll find the model and post a link..

This is all with free shipping.. And I think you get another $10 back in points too.. Take notice of the rails, and how the saw slides on the foward facing rails, instead of the rails sliding through the back of saw.. This allows you to store it much closer to the wall.

Here - it's $110 off right now, so only $189...
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cm-1...er-saw/p-00940753000P?intcmp=crft-pdp-buy-cta

$199 with a cheapo basic stand.
http://www.sears.com/cm-10-inch/p-00941800000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7

$249 with an extending stand
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-mite...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6

$129 (not on sale) for the deluxe rolling stand alone.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-delu...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

[marlinspike]

I guess it boils down to what the primary use will be. If you are doing interior trim with nothing bigger then a 2 x 6 then a 10" slider will be plenty. I do plenty of deck and porch work and 2 x 8's and 2 x 10's are the norm there. The 12 will also do the small stuff just as well so base your decision on what you plan to use it for.
Mark

Well, you are making a good point about the 2x10 for decks, but I can't think of a scenario where I need to miter cut such a board (at 90 degree the 10" slider can do a 2 x 12). Do I simply lack imagination/am I forgetting about something?

 

[wildbill23c]

I have a 10" and 12" sliding double bevel compound miter saw from Harbor Freight. Both work very well. I use them occasionally, but I've used them to make picture frames and they do just fine mitering...I always double check angles with an angle finder anyhow so I could care less about the slight slop in the detents for the angles. Other than the slight sloppy detent stops they work great and I used the 12" for the laminate floor install about 2 years ago, the blade didn't hold up but I wasn't expecting it to. I run Diablo blades on all my saws and the 12" miter saw will be getting one soon.

If you want a high end saw I'd go with those yellow ones that say DEWALT. Actually Dewalt now has a 12" sliding compound miter saw that will run on 2 60V batteries or you can plug it in.

 

[Rarified27]

Regarding Ridgid-

I walked into the big orange box to buy a Ridgid 12" non-sliding and was struck by something as I messed with it one last time before the purchase; the miter gauge is a sticker.

Needless to say I found a better deal on a DeWalt 779 (It's the 780 w/out the XPS light) for only $100 more and every gauge is stamped.

I couldn't sink hundreds into something which would become useless when the adhesive wore away.

 

[James-W]

I have a DeWalt 12 inch sliding compound miter saw and I really like it. Personally, I would buy the 12 inch rather than the 10 inch miter saw because it gives you the ability to make deeper cuts. You may not think you need a blade that large, but if you ever do need the extra size blade, you will have it. Having a blade larger that you really need is not a problem, having a blade that is too small is an issue.

 

[Master Caution]

I picked the Dewalt 10" dual bevel telescoping miter saw earlier this year when I was trimming out my garage. I got tired of miters that were a couple of degrees off or having to reverse trim around for a bevel cut.

The Dewalt 717 is dead accurate and powerful enough for any job. It can do a 14" crosscut on a board and IIRC 6" crown. The best part is the cutting guide upgrade; instead of a laser they use an LED lamp that shows the exact kerf of the blade before you make the cut, truly a revolutionary design feature for me.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I'm about to buy a Makita, unless someone can give me a compelling reason not to. One of the big deciding factors for me was soft start, and the Bosch I was looking at does not.

I've got a Makita LS1013 and I love it.

 

[Wamsutta]

I 'd recommend the Makita based on the sound it makes. Seriously, I've listened to them on youtube and the Makita is the only one that doesn't make me cringe.

 

[IndyGarage]

For occasional use, I wouldn't bother buying a new one, as there are plenty of used ones available on Craigslist and in the pawn shops. I'd probably buy Makita, Bosch or Dewault, because that's what most of the professionals use. I've seen decent used Makitas available for $100- 150.

I use a 15 year old Delta 10 inch sliding miter saw - I think they called it a sawbuck, but not sure. It was unique in that it had a built in stand.

I actually have 2 of them, because I found an identical one for sale cheap on Craigslist a couple years ago. I keep one at my shop and one at home. I use them quite frequently on everything from plastic to copper tubing to aluminum, and of course wood. They'll cut about 10 inches wide, which covers most of what I ever do.

 

[ryan20021982]

I have had the Makita sliding 10" for about 2 years and have no regrets, its a great saw.

 

[shawhite]

I own the bosch 10in axial glider. It was square out of the box and I have not had a single issue with it. I would recommend this saw hands down is space is an issue since you can put it agains the wall unlike others sliders. If money was no objects I would own a kapex.

 

[Catadj78]

Looks like the 10" sliding Ryobi is coming up at $169 for HD BF, with a stand too.

I have no idea if the Ryobi is worth a damn, though. And you'd have to deal with BF shoppers and early morning hours.

http://i.gottadeal.com/blackfriday/scans/pdf/GottaDeal-HomeDepot-BF2016.pdf

This is the one I have had for about 3 yrs. I wish it were a 12" but for the most part it does its job well and for what I paid for it (the same price) I am happy with it

 

[kctyphoon]

Just to add, I have an older Dewalt non slider that I needed to replace the fence on because it was not square on one side.. it can happen to any of them I suppose.. it's just a chuck of metal.. I wouldn't let one or two bad experiences a couple people have had sway you away from a model you like..

 

[finn]

I had a Makita L1013 that I bought heavily used. The windings finally let the smoke out, and it was uneconomical to rebuild.

It was a good saw, but I replaced it with a 10" sliding Bosch.

Both are good saws, but I prefer the Bosch because of the space saving advantage.

You're right in that the Bosch is almost, but not quite square out of the box, but there are adjustments to correct that.

 

[Frontierajl]

I have a 10" and a 12". I hate getting blades for the 12" lol. I will recommend the new Ridgid 12" slider that has the LED cut line though. I picked one up for $399 because of the features for the price and their lifetime service agreement since it's not something I use a lot. It's been a great saw so far and the LED cut line like on the Dewalt is awesome.


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