I need a chop/miter saw.

[BajaBound]

Hey guys I am going to build a heavy duty work bench out of wood and would like to hear some recommendations on a good value saw. I have little to no wood working experience so I do not need pro grade equipment. What do you guys think, like etc?

 

[Tronyadorable]

If that's all your doing go rent one.
If you're set on buying, Milwaukees have a five year warranty and are damn nice.

 

[Tronyadorable]

If I was replacing my oldass Mil 10 " :

 

[BajaBound]

I think that it would be worth buying to have for other things in the future. Where would one rent one from?

 

[d.mcfarland]

The less than $100 from Lowes or Home Depot will work just fine for you. 10" size

 

[IOWNJUNK]

Used for $25-50.

 

[tarbellb]

Used 12" non sliding would be a great low-mid level DIY saw to start with. If you dont like the idea of used you can find a deal on any major brand 10/12" non sliding for cheap.

I really like www.bigskytool.com, they have several major brands and also sell excellent refurbished equipment.

 

[machine_punk]

I just got the Dewalt DW713 at HD. About $220. I'm using it on a privacy fence project right now and I am pleased with it.

Kev

 

[Todd.Brock]

I have a hitachi12" non sliding compound. I bought it after using a ryobi 10" for years. I only upgraded b/c I was installing taller baseboard. Lowes has a hitachi on Black Friday special for like a 100 bucks or something crazy.

 

[CNGsaves]

Pawn shop . . . abundant and cheap.

 

[Brad Beam]

I you want a good multi purpose saw, I would look at the Evolution Rage3 miter saw. http://www.evolutionpowertools.com/us/

 

[drivesitfar]

Baja: check Craigslist for an old Makita 10 inch chop saw. I've owned one for 30 years and it still does the job of cutting wood less than 6 inches wide and i can do 2 x 8's if needed. I've loaned it out to friends, accidently left it outside overnight and we have plenty of moisture here in the Pacific NW and it won't die. i bet you can pick one up for $50 or so and with it being a 10 inch you can find blades pretty cheap if you need one.

now if you are going to spend a bit of money i'm not sure which brand to get, but i'd buy a 14 inch compound so i could do some of the more complicated cuts.

if you were closer i'd loan you my Makita for a few days no charge if you agreed not to leave it outside.

Happy Thanksgiving

 

[erty67]

Used for $25-50.

this^ I bought my 10" for $20 in good shape. great for the occasional use.

 

[GirchyGirchy]

I'm assuming you meant miter saw...chop saws are for metal.

I really like my 12" DeWalt, the basic one.

 

[Tronyadorable]

Here ya go man. Take a ride to Mendocino.
$20 and you're building your bench.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/4771013088.html

 

[kctyphoon]

Sears has a sale for today ( thanksgiving ) fri, sat.. Craftsman 10" compact radial arm saw, meaning rails mounted up front, with the saw sliding on them, and comes with a free stand.. I think it's like $220.. Saw is great - I was really impressed with it. Friend from work just bought it a week ago with a different stand.

 

[tarbellb]

Don't buy a craftsman. Stick with the bigger names, Hitachi, Makita, Dewalt. Anything else is just a copy and not as good and likely the same price.

 

[ajchien]

Hey guys I am going to build a heavy duty work bench out of wood and would like to hear some recommendations on a good value saw. I have little to no wood working experience so I do not need pro grade equipment. What do you guys think, like etc?

Miter saw. Workbench. Value. Not pro equipment.

I read that as: functional, gets me through this project, and cheap.

I'd look at a Ryobi 10" or a Hitachi 10".

 

[bob15]

Don't buy a craftsman. Stick with the bigger names, Hitachi, Makita, Dewalt. Anything else is just a copy and not as good and likely the same price.

Who makes the Craftsman?

 

[ajchien]

Who makes the Craftsman?

Might be these guys:


http://www.toty.com.tw/english/02_our_business/02_our_clients_oem_odm_brands.html

Change type apparently makes stuff for TTI (craftsman, Ryobi) and black and decker (dewalt) and more.

 

[itguy08]

I've had good luck with my 10" Ryobi. I think it was $100 or so. Survived being submerged in 3 ft of sewer water when our basement flooded. Hosed it off, shot WD40 all over the thing and it's got some surface rust but works fine. Used it to finish our basement (after fixing the sewer) and a bunch of stuff at the new place. Can't really complain about that and if it died tomorrow it would owe me nothing!

 

[Askme42]

I have a hitachi12" non sliding compound. I bought it after using a ryobi 10" for years. I only upgraded b/c I was installing taller baseboard. Lowes has a hitachi on Black Friday special for like a 100 bucks or something crazy.

Link?

 

[wild cowboy]

there is a smokin deal this week/weekend on a 10" Hitachi at Lowes for $80

www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270130

 

[Zeke]

I'm assuming you meant miter saw...chop saws are for metal.

I really like my 12" DeWalt, the basic one.

You're sure about that? I bought a Rockwell 10" chop saw in the mid 70's when that was the only make and model out.

The black button on the handle is a brake. Everyone I know since then has called the original a 'chop saw'.

Now I've never heard anyone say, "compound sliding chop saw," but a single action miter saw is a chop saw.

 

[Tiny Jackson]

We have used about every kind at work, and the Milwaukee ones hold up best. That does not mean they are without occasional maintenance though.