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I'm in the midst of building a couple workbenches. Just realized there is no way my dewalt sliding saw will fit, even if I recess the slide into a pocket between the studs it's still too deep.

This is my current saw. Bought it not expecting to have a shop for several years. It plans changed and now I have one.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-...l-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-DWS780/202922350

The plan would be to sell it and use the money to buy something the fits. I will lose some cutting for huge boards, but I have rarely cut anything the other saw can't handle.

This is one possibility for a replacement, looking for other solutions or models that you might recommend.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-Amp-12-in-Double-Bevel-Compound-Miter-Saw-DW716/100384716

Above the open space is where the saw will be sitting, with a dust collection system as well.

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That width is gonna be a little tight for long stock.

Getting back to your question, have you seen the Bosch axial glide SCMS?
 
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I would recommend the Bosch as well. I have the 10in and it has handled everything I have asked of it.
 
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KnurledNut said:
That width is gonna be a little tight for long stock.

Getting back to your question, have you seen the Bosch axial glide SCMS?
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No, just checked that out after you guys mentioned it. It looks promising, going to try and check some out in person. The depth that the saws list are tricky because I just need to know the depth from the fence to the back of the saw.


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I have an identical conundrum in my space. My long term plan is for the Bosch saw. I have several of them at work. I like them....a lot. But my NOS Makita 12" slider is a champ and its paid for.

Short term solution was just to have a deeper countertop. I may pull the cabinets off the wall so there's a normal amount of overhang in the front. A deeper counter will save you from buying a new saw but getting at any upper cabinets/shelves/lumber gets difficult. The radical amount of front overhang required some gussets to keep the cutting area of the saw stiff. it is/was a good short term and cheap solution until I feel like retiring my saw.
 
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Did a quick internet search, these #s are from Q/A so may not be completely accurate.

# reflects furthest point in extension back to the furthest point front (typically handle).

Makita 10" LS1016 Dual Slide = 34" front to back

Bosch 10" CM10GD Axial = 33" front to back

Hitachi 10" C12RSH2 = 35" front to back

Personally I own the Makita LS1016l and it is a amazing saw, regardless of footprint. Direct drive motor, super high cutting capacity, very accurate. Laser system is meh.

On another note I recently furnished a different shop with the Ridgid 10" slider, holy smokes .... 42"+ footprint front to back.
 
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Just put your existing saw on a movable stand so you can pull it out from the wall when you use it. Hell you could even stick a matching cabinet that slides out on casters when you use the saw. What happens when you need to cut a long piece of stock? If you keep the saw on the workbench you'll need to clear off the bench top to cut even an 8' board. Putting the saw up against the wall only works if you have a good amount of clearance on each side and it looks like you only have a few feet on the right.
 
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I wish that Bosch glider was available when I built my shop. I intended to mount my Makita slider but it wouldn't fit without framing a big horizontal slash in the wall for the arm to swing thru. So instead I went old school and built in my radial arm saw. I've come to appreciate the accuracy and versatility of the "lowly" RAS when a little time is spent to set it up properly.
 
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nh_yota said:
Just put your existing saw on a movable stand so you can pull it out from the wall when you use it. Hell you could even stick a matching cabinet that slides out on casters when you use the saw. What happens when you need to cut a long piece of stock? If you keep the saw on the workbench you'll need to clear off the bench top to cut even an 8' board. Putting the saw up against the wall only works if you have a good amount of clearance on each side and it looks like you only have a few feet on the right.
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There is about 9' to the left of where the blade would sit, and 5.5' to the right. This would be a dedicated miter saw table and will have a stop track system.

I've thought about the portable rolling bench but I have the space for something permanent and like the dust collection aspect it gives.


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That Hitachi is basically a glorified RAS.

And without looking at the Bosch vs Makita, they are within a 1" of each other but a couple hundred dollars apart?

Either is a great saw tho. (the Axial has come under fire for accuracy issues tho, do some research)
 
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Well I sold my dewalt today. After all the great input, i decided to go with the makita. Part of me wants to Amazon prime it, its like 30 bucks cheaper and will be here way quicker then HD shipping; if I ship to store/ home from HD easy returns and customer service.

That festool is sure nice, I'll need to make some serious side cash to justify that one day.


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You will like that saw! And the blade that comes standard is excellent.

Definitely consult the manual, there are lots of knobs, buttons, levers for adjusting. Not very intuitive but very versatile.
 
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