I’m currently using a 12″ chop saw ( Ridgid) and I’m looking for a new saw mostly for my shop but also for field use when I do trim, esp. crown. Having never used a sliding miter saw I wondering if I need a 12″ or 10″? I’m trying to decide between the Makita and Hitachi. also I’d like to get the laser, which only comes with the 10″ Hitachi, and Milwalki ( unless I missed something). If I can get away with the 10″ I’d like to. I have found that with my 12″ Ridgid that when I cut large stock I have to cut and flip which I hate, I think the sliding miter will help me out on this. I’m also concered on getting dead on accuracy for mitre cuts ( which of the two is the most accurate when using the slide?)
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Hey Steve,
Easy anwer for you. Makita 1013, 10 incher. You can crosscut 12" at 90. Skip the laser, its a gimic. With a SCMS, you can just lower the blade to the work and get a much more accurate idea of were the cut will be. Course I'm biased, but this is the best SCMS I've used. Rock solid and more precise then you can measure.
Steve You really need to check out the Bosch 12" sliding, double Compound miter saw. I have purchased one just this last month and its dead on, along with having all of the controls in the front unlike the Makita , Dewalt , Rigid Etc. I think you will also be very Impressed with this saw.
I Too put a Laser on my saw but it is only good for inside work or in the shade. You can not see it in the sun. I also purchased a portable stand which also has wheels for $100.00 from All Pro Tools here in Southern Calif.
I have the 10" hitachi and recently bought the 10" Bosch scm for my employee. The 10" HAS GOT TO BE LIGHTER than the 12 since we unload/ load every day. Both saws are generally set up eveery day. No doubt about it the Bosch is the one (i'm trying to sell my hitachi !!) Coupla points...
a) it has the bevel controls up front- no need to reach to the backside
b) it has a setting to overcut 45 on the bevel setting (allows tight outside corners for baseboard- I like this feature the best )
c) 2 sided trigger for when you have to cut left handed
d) nice positive stops; bevel guage easy to see and read...
e) micro- adjust feature on the miter setting- great for fine tuning miter work...
I could go on.....First we get good- then we get fast !
Thanks, being that you have both saws that helps me make the decision. Now I've got to narrow it down between the bosch and makita.
Thanks again
Steve
I've had a 10" Mak for about 8yrs & am about to buy a 12" as well because it has the ability to swing a lot more than 45* each way, has (obviously) a taller cut. I also feel it's a more robust machine (important when staff use it more than me) & is currently only 8% dearer down here at the moment.
Don
12 Bosch or the 10 Milwaukee nothing like 'em...
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I've owned the Makita 1013 since '98. It is used every day from mitering small mouldings to heavy 2" hardwoods. This saw is as near to being perfect and trouble free as any machine I've ever used. In six years of constant use, I haven't done anything to the saw except change the blade and keep it clean. I should note that it is fastened to a workbench and has never moved from that spot. It might sound like I'm working for Makita but I'm not... Just really satisfied with this tool and highly recommend it. wb
Bosch has a 10" version of their 12" SCMS. My experience with the 12" saws is that you get more blade deflection when starting a cut on molding than with a 10". If depth of cut isn't an issue, I'd choose the 10"
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