I am a rough and trim carpentry, and I got this so about 5 months ago. I have used many different 12 "controls from the new Makita, new Bosch DeWalt new. This is the best I've used.
Let me start by saying it has a 0 degree position BEVEL STOP! Do not be discouraged by all the other comments here, do not say it because they obviously do not know how they are tapered adjustment lever works. It has two modes. You can drag it all the way up so you can move it in any way you wish, or if you pull it halfway up, it will click on your various relaxation INLCUDING 0 degrees!
I begin with the weaknesses, there is not much:
First, as mentioned by one of the other reviewers, is the right side of the fence does not slide. This is because when the saw is beveled on the right, the engine house in the road and hits the fence. You can remove the top portion of the fence on this side, but then you are left with only a 1 inch extra fences, so when you use a legal aspect, you will always support the topic on the left side and right side cut-off end. Kind of disappointing, but you just have to make your cuts accordingly.
Another weakness (but small) once already mentioned, are no clips on the topic. I have never used one before because I always have been created with a booth that gives good support, but for those of you who frequently use, there is something to check out. I'm not sure if they even make one for it ... ? None of these flaws was enough for me to cut the score to 4 stars, however.
Now good things they Strengths:
Dust extraction. I do not know why one reviewer put it as a weakness. Maybe he waited for a miter saw to collect any dust? I know of no tool that will do this without using any kind of shop Vac. I agree with D. Trelford that it collects about 50% of the dust. Compared with other miter saw out there, making it excellent!
Deformation. With greater crosscut that you need to expand so all the way out, a steady hand with a steady amount of power over the cut will cause any deflection. Of course, with a 12 "controls you would expect a little bend when fully extended, but this saw is very sturdy. When you surf saw the next time you're at Home Depot or wherever it is you go all the way this looked, trying to force your hand to play on it and compare it with the others. It does a good job and takes a lot of force to move it from side to side. If you get this looked and on the road again you witness someone who wanders cuts, I would be willing to bet on only reason is that a dull knife and no player in the rail slide. It is robust. A bad example of side to side, players I have witnessed in the new Bosch control. I could turn my rock a good 1 / 16 "when you cut around 12 "trim, and it was with a brand new $ 140 CMT blade.
Digital angle readout with micro adjustment. It works very well. You can be in the "Fun" and swing to any angle you want, or you can join the "micro-adjust" mode. It's easy to switch between the two, and there is also dircetions printed on the saw right next to the Lock button. When you do it once or twice is a breeze. As with almost all so when you cut down on the odd angle, to force the screw turning clockwise and tighten it against the table can get it to move out of your brand at a fraction of a degree. This almost never happens with this saw, and even if it does it is perhaps a tenth of a degree. And if that happens, so what because you have a digital display so you know exactly where you are on. It is easy to adjust, and if you are in zero'd of 44.7 degrees and you have to change it for a back-cut on a clear or something, you can call back in exactly where you were by 44.7. I found it very useful, and it did not get in the way or seem "gimmicky" to me at all.
Around the solid. As I mentioned, it works well when shooting, it is also very robust when adjusting the bevel. You do not hold the weight of the saw up as most saws, when you lock the bevel. The table also varies very smooth but feels sturdy at the same time.
Easier than expeceted. Do not get me wrong, it still has some weight behind them, just do not know as much as a tonne compared to some other 12 "sliders out there.
Light. I was just using my experience in a remodel and I was so up in a room with unfinished lighting. I cut the engine, which was very dark (hard to see the pen mark) and on a dreary day with some sun that lights helped a lot. Contrary to one of these lasers. Now it's a gimmick to me. What happens if you use a Freud thin kerfed knife or a Forrest Chopmaster with a full 1 / 8 "cut? Is laser run only on one side of the blade so it does not matter what size cutting you anyway? No, because what if you want cut the other side of the line, do you just guess how thick the blade is? Then there are some lasers that shine on both sides of the blade. easily adjusted? Plus, when you fire your piece and your pen to select frames laser can barely see it ! And for those of you who do not have the best eyesite to begin with ... well it's just something to think about. Screw the laser, I would rather trust my eye sees the knife hit my pen brand.
Adjustable Dado cutting ability. Not that you would use it often, but it's a cool feature, and I am surprised that there are several saws out there that offer it. I think some Hitachi and Makita offers this as well. This is a small plate that bends to respond to an adjustable screw to adjust the cutting depth. Not a deal breaker or anything, but it came in handy when I had to whip together a mini door jamb in an attic crawl space.
Of course all the other things such as cutting capacity with facets and miter, high fences, constant power. All in all, looked awesome. If you're like me, you do well to check out a tool (especially the more expensive of these) as much as possible before making a decision. Hopefully my two cents helped. I think it's a good saw for the price and I have not had any complaints. All the 12 "sliders are about the same price except for the stiff, Master Force, etc. A miter saw I have not used the Festool KAPEX. I wish I could help with that one, but I have not used it so I do not know about can be compared. But at $ 1300 I do not think I have ever come across anyone who has one. But it seems to have too many gadgets and moving parts.
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