Hopefully this Menards link works. Quite a subjective question but which Menards compound miter saw would you buy for someone who enjoys woodworking (me) but certainly not a professional?
Thank you,
Glenn F.
Thank you,
Glenn F.
jimg.allentown
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- Location
- Southeastern PA
I have the Harbor Freight 10" sliding compound miter saw. It has performed well for me. No complaints.
I have the 12" Metabo dual bevel sliding miter and have been very pleased with it. I bought it at Menards a couple of years ago.
MarkB_MI
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- Location
- Motown USA
There a quite a few reasons the Metabo dual-bevel sliding saw costs two or three times as much as most of the other choices.
I have had a DeWalt single-bevel non-sliding saw for over a decade and it's served me well, but I kinda wish I had a slider. The sliders are much more compact and lighter than equivalent non-sliding saws. And their smaller blades are cheaper to replace, although that particular saw uses a 12 inch blade. If you don't need to cut anything wider than a 2x10, I'd probably go with the 10" Skil dual-bevel slider.
I have had a DeWalt single-bevel non-sliding saw for over a decade and it's served me well, but I kinda wish I had a slider. The sliders are much more compact and lighter than equivalent non-sliding saws. And their smaller blades are cheaper to replace, although that particular saw uses a 12 inch blade. If you don't need to cut anything wider than a 2x10, I'd probably go with the 10" Skil dual-bevel slider.
Blackhole49
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- Location
- White Lake MI
If your ever going to cut 4x4s or 4x6s, 10" won't work. 12" double bevel slider would be my choice.
I also have one of those saws. It's a good saw.
john in la
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While the sliding saws are nice they are not as accurate from slop as a fixed saw so some don’t like them.
The fixed metabo for $106 is nice for those on a budget but it doesn’t have a cut line and is fixed. You need to get the $150 saw to get a cut line so that is off my list.
The Skil is a very nice saw. Dual bevel and shadow line. But one has to ask why anyone would need a dual bevel saw. Even cutting crown molding on the flat only requires single bevel and as mentioned it will not cut 4x4 or 6 lumber.
Bosch and Dewalt are to rich for my blood.
Harbor freight saw looked dinkey to me and it doesn’t come with a blade and has an expensive extended warranty.
Evolution and Wen make a nice saw but for the price I would stick with the Skil.
Then comes the Delta 10 inch sliding saw.
It has the old red cut line so some discount it for no shadow line. It is also a single bevel saw so many discount it even more but like I said who truly needs a dual bevel saw.
Where it shines is it will cut a 4x12 at zero degrees a 4x8 at 45 degrees and a 2x8 at 45 degrees and 45 bevel per the owners manual. Combine that with the $195 price for one model and $185 price for a different model and that $280 Skil becomes a hard sell just to get dual bevel you may never use and shadow line over red lazer line.
You can find both delta saws at Walmart. One in store and cheaper one online.
Walmart also has a cost conscious extended warranty.
I have been looking at miter saws ever since my harbor freight saw let out the smoke.
If and when I talk myself into buying a new saw I think I’m going with the delta over the Skil for price and size lumber it will cut.
At the very least I would buy the delta try it out and if I didn’t like it return it and trade for the Skil as Walmart sells both.
The fixed metabo for $106 is nice for those on a budget but it doesn’t have a cut line and is fixed. You need to get the $150 saw to get a cut line so that is off my list.
The Skil is a very nice saw. Dual bevel and shadow line. But one has to ask why anyone would need a dual bevel saw. Even cutting crown molding on the flat only requires single bevel and as mentioned it will not cut 4x4 or 6 lumber.
Bosch and Dewalt are to rich for my blood.
Harbor freight saw looked dinkey to me and it doesn’t come with a blade and has an expensive extended warranty.
Evolution and Wen make a nice saw but for the price I would stick with the Skil.
Then comes the Delta 10 inch sliding saw.
It has the old red cut line so some discount it for no shadow line. It is also a single bevel saw so many discount it even more but like I said who truly needs a dual bevel saw.
Where it shines is it will cut a 4x12 at zero degrees a 4x8 at 45 degrees and a 2x8 at 45 degrees and 45 bevel per the owners manual. Combine that with the $195 price for one model and $185 price for a different model and that $280 Skil becomes a hard sell just to get dual bevel you may never use and shadow line over red lazer line.
You can find both delta saws at Walmart. One in store and cheaper one online.
Walmart also has a cost conscious extended warranty.
I have been looking at miter saws ever since my harbor freight saw let out the smoke.
If and when I talk myself into buying a new saw I think I’m going with the delta over the Skil for price and size lumber it will cut.
At the very least I would buy the delta try it out and if I didn’t like it return it and trade for the Skil as Walmart sells both.
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By woodworking do you mean finish carpentry like precision cabinetry and picture frames or do you mean rough carpentry like building framing where fast cutting speed and large cutting capacity are more important?
Some of the woodworking magazines make tool comparisons that mostly compare name brand name tools and may not have the latest models, but can they can give some good ideas on what to look for on any brand of tool and what features are available. Google to find those types of articles. Blade, work supports and tuning the saw can make a big difference too. Blades can be expensive, check if the blade that comes with a saw matches your needs. Dust collection can be important in a small shop or a home basement shop.
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Ultradog MN
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- Twin Cities
I have a 10" double angle (non slider) DeWalt.
It is entirely adequate for framing but I wouldn't want it for precision cabinetry work.
It is entirely adequate for framing but I wouldn't want it for precision cabinetry work.
Goose
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I agree with the Harbor Freight suggestions.
Five years ago when I built a new deck on the front of our house I bought an HF 12" compound miter saw. It did everything I wanted it to do, including beveling 18' 2x8.s. I haven't had occasion to use it since, but for the amount of time I used it it was actually cheaper tnan renting a saw. It should bring good money some day when my tools are acutioned.
Five years ago when I built a new deck on the front of our house I bought an HF 12" compound miter saw. It did everything I wanted it to do, including beveling 18' 2x8.s. I haven't had occasion to use it since, but for the amount of time I used it it was actually cheaper tnan renting a saw. It should bring good money some day when my tools are acutioned.
BarnyardEngineering
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- Location
- Rochester, NY
If you'd asked about 10 years ago, the Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 12" sliding compound miter saw was a deal that could not be beat. $199.99, came with a blade, accurate and powerful. I had one for a couple of years, until I destroyed it cutting a 4x4 when it kicked back, sending parts flying everywhere. How I wasn't hurt is a miracle. Unfortunately I did not opt for the extended warranty so I had to buy another one out of pocket. Also unfortunately, they had changed to a different not-as-good model by then. It's just "okay." Kinda gutless. Didn't come with a blade.
The Hercules 12" sliding compound at $349.99 is a really nice saw from what I've heard. There's a new brand "Admiral" 12" sliding compound miter which is only $229.99
If you only need a 10", there is still a Chicago Electric sliding compound model that's $154.99
I highly recommend the sliding compound. It doubles the capacity of the saw. You can crosscut a 2x12 with a 12" sliding compound saw, wider if you use the Jimmy Diresta trick of lifting the outer edge of the board while raising the saw.
The Hercules 12" sliding compound at $349.99 is a really nice saw from what I've heard. There's a new brand "Admiral" 12" sliding compound miter which is only $229.99
If you only need a 10", there is still a Chicago Electric sliding compound model that's $154.99
I highly recommend the sliding compound. It doubles the capacity of the saw. You can crosscut a 2x12 with a 12" sliding compound saw, wider if you use the Jimmy Diresta trick of lifting the outer edge of the board while raising the saw.
I bought the Home Depot Rigid version of a sliding compound miter saw. The very simple reason was I am left handed and the people that live with me are not. The Rigid has an ambidextrous handle that can be used either way. Also handy to be able to choose which hand is free.
MarkB_MI
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- Location
- Motown USA
I once had to cut some wide boards (stair treads) where it was necessary to hold the board with my right hand so I could lift it at the end of the cut and operate the saw with my left hand. That was really awkward with my right-handed DeWalt; an ambidextrous handle would have made it easy.
DennisDW
Member
- Location
- Holland MI
Do you ever see youself cutting 4x4's? Then I would go with a 12". Sliding saw is nice for wide boards.
Cutting 4x4 fast and easy but not very pretty is with a small chain saw.
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