OK, so here's the low down. I for one am not a carpenter buy any means. Yes I can drive a screw and pound a nail. So I have a few jobs that require some sort of carpentry know how. ****, I need a saw of some type. A miter saw wood be ideal. So being as I own the Craftsman 20 volt 3/8 and 1/2 impacts ( they are great) I have the 20 volt charger and a spare 20 volt 4amp hour battery. So can anyone spread some carpentry knowledge abut this Item? Thanks, Ken
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Craftsman Miter saw
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MarvinBerry
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What kinds of projects & use do you see in your future?
I'm sure it's a good saw, but miter saw is one of those things where ill go corded for power & run time. Usually miters don't get moved around so being tied to AC isn't a big deal. Tend to put it on a stand and leave it.
If you need to make a few cuts here & there cordless is probably fine. But don't expect to go chopping 4x4 posts all day... build a deck with one. For the big stuff you want a cord attached.
I would also think about a 10 or 12 blade vs the 7.25... cut capacity. The 7 will be good for trim work & 2x4 not much else.
I'm sure it's a good saw, but miter saw is one of those things where ill go corded for power & run time. Usually miters don't get moved around so being tied to AC isn't a big deal. Tend to put it on a stand and leave it.
If you need to make a few cuts here & there cordless is probably fine. But don't expect to go chopping 4x4 posts all day... build a deck with one. For the big stuff you want a cord attached.
I would also think about a 10 or 12 blade vs the 7.25... cut capacity. The 7 will be good for trim work & 2x4 not much else.
Mark in Indiana
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In my area, used quality miter saws retail for $50. Compound miter saws retail for $100. I suggest you get an older compound miter saw from CL or FB Mkt. Unless the saw was used by a contractor, it'll have seen little use.
The projects are, new moldings around the windows, some deck repair, shelving for the storage closets, new header on a door jam. I have a Craftsman skill saw 19.2 volt and still functioning. New steps for the deck.
I don't have that one, but I do have the similar Kobalt 24v SCMS. I got mine on clearance for $100, so it was a really good deal for me. So far I have only used it for trim, but it did a good job on those moldings. I don't have a dedicated workshop, and the garage has too much stuff in it so all of my tools have to be put away after use.
I also bought the Craftsman folding 10" compound miter (corded) and it is awesome for my needs. I don't have the room for a big saw, but this folding one and the cordless one fit easier on my power tool shelf. For my needs of simple diy projects around the house this combo works great.
I am also a crappy woodworker, but my cuts have been good enough to make me think I am better than I really am.
I also bought the Craftsman folding 10" compound miter (corded) and it is awesome for my needs. I don't have the room for a big saw, but this folding one and the cordless one fit easier on my power tool shelf. For my needs of simple diy projects around the house this combo works great.
I am also a crappy woodworker, but my cuts have been good enough to make me think I am better than I really am.
You dont need a portable/battery op miter saw. This is a set it and forget tool. Or put on a stand and wheel out.
Battery saws are for (multiple) jobsites
Second, Craftsman isnt know for their woodworking tools, of any kind, period. This may be a decent saw, but
there are lots of well known saws that are better at similar or less money.
Go find a good Dewalt/Makita or better yet, Hitachi/HPT with the stationary rails.
Battery saws are for (multiple) jobsites
Second, Craftsman isnt know for their woodworking tools, of any kind, period. This may be a decent saw, but
there are lots of well known saws that are better at similar or less money.
Go find a good Dewalt/Makita or better yet, Hitachi/HPT with the stationary rails.
After my experience with Craftsman miter saws I'll never give them a recommendation. I don't have that particular model but the one I have looks like it uses the same table adjustment design. Same with the head rotation. Both are highly inaccurate and unstable. I try not to totally slam tools. Particularly when I bought them and had time to research them. But the Craftsman compound miter saw I have lays idle on a shelf and will until I either give it away or use it to chop kindling. Major disappointment and, quite frankly, a piece of junk in my opinion.