Looking to buy a new miter saw. I managed to destroy the blade guard on my 26 yr old Craftsman 8 1/4" slider. and find that parts are few and far between for that model (no blade guards for certain). It has been a phenomenal saw for me in accuracy and capacity (although it won't handle 4" thick lumber). 12" at 90 degrees and 8 1/2 at 45 miter with a depth of cut stop that I have used to rough out dados on 12" wide shelf unit sides). Only a single bevel, it still is the most used corded power tool in my inventory, So am starting my search for a replacement.
So far, it appears to me that a 12" non-slider or 10" slider would meet my needs. Probably will upgrade to dual bevel. I like a lot of features on the DeWalt DW716 12" non slider DW717 10" slider. Have worked so long without the laser light cutting indicator that that is not a necessity, so unsure if the 10" at $100 more is a better choice. (Couldn't find a 10" Dewalt slider without the $200 XLS laser. I also understand dust collection is miserable on most of them)
One thing I have seen in the reviews is that the 12" may be underpowered for a fine tooth blade in 8/4 hardwood. Also have heard 10" is more accurate than 12".
I like the 10" size due to the ability to use table saw blades, and the cheaper cost, but not hard over on it as I have special blades for the current 8" (which are hard to find around here also).
So, looking for some insight from users as to brand and models. Would like it to be used for both construction and furniture type work, although I don't do much crown moulding, etc. Price is a consideration, so anything over $500 would have to magnificent for me to justify it (getting too long in the tooth and am on fixed income).
Appreciate any wisdom you can impart, even if its that I am searching for a Unicorn.
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So far, it appears to me that a 12" non-slider or 10" slider would meet my needs. Probably will upgrade to dual bevel. I like a lot of features on the DeWalt DW716 12" non slider DW717 10" slider. Have worked so long without the laser light cutting indicator that that is not a necessity, so unsure if the 10" at $100 more is a better choice. (Couldn't find a 10" Dewalt slider without the $200 XLS laser. I also understand dust collection is miserable on most of them)
One thing I have seen in the reviews is that the 12" may be underpowered for a fine tooth blade in 8/4 hardwood. Also have heard 10" is more accurate than 12".
I like the 10" size due to the ability to use table saw blades, and the cheaper cost, but not hard over on it as I have special blades for the current 8" (which are hard to find around here also).
So, looking for some insight from users as to brand and models. Would like it to be used for both construction and furniture type work, although I don't do much crown moulding, etc. Price is a consideration, so anything over $500 would have to magnificent for me to justify it (getting too long in the tooth and am on fixed income).
Appreciate any wisdom you can impart, even if its that I am searching for a Unicorn.
Go
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