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Which compound miter saw? Steve B 10-16-2006
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Posted by Steve B on October 16, 2006, 11:38 am


I am going to be needing one to do some deck and stair work.

What would you buy and why? How much should a good one cost? Which ones
are the best values?

Steve



Posted by Eric in North TX on October 16, 2006, 12:04 pm



Things change so what I did might not be the answer today, I went to
Lowe's or Home depot and played with the displays until any weakness I
could spot was revealed. Some of them would flex over 1/4" if you
pushed sideways on the handle, not a formula for accuracy. I settled on
the Dewalt 12" sliding compound miter with matching stand. I think I
have about $700 in it, shop around compare prices, especially the
Internet, try Amazon, and even Ebay.


Posted by Oren on October 16, 2006, 1:36 pm


wrote:

>pushed sideways on the handle, not a formula for accuracy. I settled on
>the Dewalt 12" sliding compound miter with matching stand. I think I

I went several years without a stand. I saw the Ridgid Miter Saw
Utility Vehicle TM (AC9940) with wheels. The saw is mounted with bolts
and stows with the table after folding.

--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
constantly."

Posted by Al Bundy on October 17, 2006, 1:08 am



> wrote:
>
>>pushed sideways on the handle, not a formula for accuracy. I settled
>>on the Dewalt 12" sliding compound miter with matching stand. I think
>>I
>
> I went several years without a stand. I saw the Ridgid Miter Saw
> Utility Vehicle TM (AC9940) with wheels. The saw is mounted with bolts
> and stows with the table after folding.
>
> --
> Oren
>
> "Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
> constantly."


I have a pretty old 10" one I just put on a folding worktable when I use
it. The cord and handle covers are not metal. The rest is cast iron. That
thing needs no bolting and never moves yet I can just pick it up and
store it away someplace compact.

I was at the Borg eye-candy-ing a fancy 12" one. I went to pick it up and
almost threw it over my head. I didn't realize new ones were aluminum (I
guess).


Posted by Oren on October 16, 2006, 12:12 pm


On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:38:21 -0700, "Steve B"

>I am going to be needing one to do some deck and stair work.
>
>What would you buy and why? How much should a good one cost? Which ones
>are the best values?
>
>Steve
>

I have a Dewalt 12" compound miter (DW608?) that I have been happy
with. A newer model - DW718 would be a nice choice. You can cut larger
material at 45 and 90 degree (cabinets) (cost $679.00)

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=9793

Just this week I mounted the saw on a Rigid table. It stores easily
and sets up in a couple of steps. I love the table (cost $200.00)

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/AC9940-MSUV/

--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
constantly."

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