Need Recommendations on Miter saw and stand

[Flatsbroke]

I am in the market for a Miter Saw. It will be used for 4x4s, 2x4s, 2x6, and crown molding and any other projects I have. It will be used for DIY stuff so it doesn't need to be the Cadillac but I do want a quality saw to do the job.

Currently looking at the Dewalt DW715 and Hitachi.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hitachi-12-in-15-Amp-Dual-Bevel-Laser-Compound-Miter-Saw/1037899

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-12-in-15-Amp-Single-Bevel-Compound-Miter-Saw/1007355

I also want the folding table to go with it. It really needs to just hold/support the extra lumber and fold away, nothing too fancy. I have been looking at the Kobalt table.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Steel-Adjustable-Miter-Saw-Stand/1000088949

Whats your thoughts on these products? Is there something else I should look at? The posts I found were several years old so I figured I'd ask again if something has changed.

 

[bcradio]

I have no experience with the stand but can recommend the dewalt saw. I have used a similar model 12" Dewalt miter and own a 10" Dewalt. Both are excellent saws.

 

[Major Ramifications]

What is the biggest moulding that you would be cutting?
Also, you are comparing a dual bevel saw to a single bevel.

I think you will be reasonably happy with any of the major brands as far as quality, but the dual bevel does come in handy sometimes and you will be frustrated no matter what if you buy one that doesn't have the capacity to do what you need it to do.

 

[mike93lx]

I recently purchased a Hitachi C12RSH2 saw (12" slider) partly because the sliding rails are fixed, reducing the distance it can be placed from a wall. That said, it is absolutely huge, as are most 12" sliders.

It's mounted to a Ridgid MSUV stand, which is often regarded as one of the best ones out there, especially with the new larger diameter wheels. It's $200 regularly, but goes on sale for $100 a few times a year.

 

[basedriver]

I’ll second the Rigid MSUV.

 

[crewchief888]

i have the kobalt 10" compound slider and a "generic" stand i bought on clearance at menards (similar to the kobalt you linked to)

the extendable material supports are kinda a crappy fit, seems like every time i move them, they need readjusted. i finally brought the roller stands (3leg models from HF) i already had in the garage back in the house and use them instead

the 10" saw has done everything i needed it for so far, even 6" crown molding.

one of the reasons i stayed with a 10" is my table saw is 10" and i already had several blades for it.

 

[Major Ramifications]

Don't overlook the Bosch, either. Their saws have lots of handy features and they make that nice Gravity Rise stand.
The Ridgid MSUV is nice, but Bosch made the original.

 

[Finky198]

Dewalt. Hands down they build heavy duty long lasting saws. I’ve been using and abusing mine for 6 years now. Their 12” compound slider.

 

[Fender1325]

+1 for dewalt

 

[dale500]

You can get the same saw stand at harbor freight for $99 and use a 20% off coupon to bring it down to $80. Sears sells one for $99 that's basically the same except there are no wheels. The Ryobi one $99 at home depot is the same as the sears. I have the sears one I caught on sale for $60 and I like it. The one downside to all of them is that the lock downs are made of plastic and have to be handled carefully.

 

[theoldwizard1]

12" miter saws are heavy. Something to consider if it is going to be moved a lot.

Sliding miter saws are EVEN HEAVIER !

 

[ItsNemo]

12" miter saws are heavy. Something to consider if it is going to be moved a lot.

Sliding miter saws are EVEN HEAVIER !

I can easily carry my DWS780 around, it's not that heavy...biggest 12" slider they make.

I'd highly recommend the DWS780, just buy the one saw that will do it all for any future projects...I haven't used my 10" non-slider since I got the bigger saw.

Obviously buy the matching stand from Dewalt, with the extensions it's awesome to use.

 

[Fender1325]

I have an old craftsman 10" from the early 80's that's heavy as hell. It must weigh 50 lbs. Works excellent but the moment you need to cut or do anything over 4-5 inches wide it falls short. And crown forget about. I've done my share of crown and you need a 12", and the little holders that go into the deck so you can hold the molding upside down

My father in law is a pro painter and home remodeler, and he uses the DeWalt.

 

[Grant Gunderson]

I bought the festool kapex years ago and love it. However if I was in the market today I’d probably go with the Bosch.

 

[JRC3]

Unless you're gonna be changing blades to go from moulding to 2x6s and the like, your better of cutting lumber with a 'Skill' saw. Cutting lumber with something like a 12' 80 tooth and up will create heat and kill the blade. Then when you want a nice mitre for you door casing it isn't gonna look good.

Also, when cutting just trim don't lay it down, position it against the fence or the blade will warp over time.

I have a Rybo stand and it's OK for $100. It's heavy. I wish I'd spent extra for a nice aluminum one like a DeWalt.

You can get a decent DeWalt miter saw at a pawnshop for $150-200.

 

[finn]

Bosch slider.

I went with the 10” version, primarily because of the lighter weight compared to a 12” version.

 

[biggziff]

That $129 stand from Lowes is not a great stand. I just looked it over the other night. The HF stand is better in many ways and $50 less.

 

[LXCam]

I just bought this one a couple months back and I can't speak more highly of a saw purchase ever. And I've been thru a few miter saws over the years. This thing is worth every red cent and you won't regret spending the extra hundy or ever cuss because it doesn't have the capacity to do your crown molding project. Right out of the box my cuts where dead square even over the length of a 12" 45 degree cut, I was floored. Mind you Ihave a pretty complete machine shop that eats up my spare time so I broke out the good stuff for checking all my angles.

 

[catron44]

I've got 2 dewalt saws, one slider, one non sliding. The slider is on the dewalt version of the Ridgid msuv and the non slider is on the 1st gen Ridgid msuv. My buddy has a non slider on a dewalt the 2nd or 3rd gen msuv. I think the dewalt stand is better than the msuv.

At times, you can get the dewalt stand "free" with the dewalt 12" slider at home depot. Any time I've seen it that way, the saw isn't the lowest it will be but when you factor in the stand it's a good deal.

We have 2 12" dewalts at work and my boss just got the 8" Makita slider because it weighs half as much as the 12" dewalt slider. The only catch is you would have to cut the crown on the flat.

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[old__man]

Over 5 years ago I got a Bosch GCM12SD. That's the big 12" one that is sliding but doesn't have slides. It has fancy terminator like arm, the advantage being that I can back it right up against the wall. No big rails to get in the way. I didn't think it would be all that important but it is very nice feature.

Coupled with the gravity rise stand which is awesome. The only thing the gravity rise stand doesn't have is drop down supports for the extensions when I am cutting really heavy big stuff.

Lot of $$$ though. In the end I don't regret it.

 

[Finky198]

I have the same one as Lxcam and It’sNemo. DWS780 It’s hard to beat especially on sale with a stand. One chop saw and a worm drive you can do just about anything with a little creativity. We’ve been rehabbing a 23’ camper for storage. A lot of rebuilding repairing the roof, walls, decking the floors, building shelves and a new door. Not sure if the other 2 guys have the Xps light. For me its a big time saver with a 2 man crew one measures the other on the saw. I no longer mark the lumber I just measure and cut. It just simplifies the process at least once you get use to it ... It’s all about work flow.

 

[Git]

If your thinking of a 'slider' - keep this in mind. Basically, there are two styles. The more common style has the mechanism (usually sliding bars) that protrude out the back of the saw which prevents the saw from being directly up against the wall. Then you have saws like the Bosch Glide which has their 'arm' that comes forward. May or may not make a difference to you, but I sold a perfectly good Dewalt DW708 to buy the Bosch Glide because of this

Regarding the stand - Dewalt DW723 or 724 works great

 

[rharman]

I have the DWX726 rolling stand. It's been great. Need to make an adjustable stop for it someday.