should i buy an electric mitre saw or hand used mitre saw?

Answer 1

What are you cutting? Details would be appreciated.

Answer 2

I have an old fashioned mitre box, for use with a handsaw, a cheapo hand-sawing arrangement which can be set at any angle, and an electric mitre saw (likewise, any angle, and the blade can be slanted over for compound angles). I am no craftsman, just an occasional DIY-er, and I find the electric one by far the easiest to use, but the most difficult to clear up after, because it chucks the sawdust a long way. Mine cost about £50. The thing to check is that it will handle wood of the size you will be using. More expensive models than mine have a cutting head which slides out and back, enabling reasonably wide planks to be cut.

Answer 3

It depends on how much you are going to use saw and what you intend to cut. If you have a lot of cuts at different angles, I would say it is best to buy an electric mitre saw, because it is quick and accurate. You don't get tired while cutting, but you should wear the appropriate safety goggles and ear protection. You have to be very care full, because no power tools are toys.

Answer 4

You must be looking at a good hand miter box with back saw, to compare it to an electric one. I would never purchase anything like this used. The calibration factor is critical, not knowing how the used one was treated, I'd stay away. If it were dropped or a kick back, sometimes calibration can't be met. Even though it may look new. When you do purchase new, regardless of what it might be. Tighten all screws, nuts, bolts on the machine. The factory calibrations are typically perfect, but they do on occasion over look tightening something properly. I own about 15 miter boxes and I know that some I have not needed to recalibrate in many years. By using care in transportation and what I mentioned above, it will last you many years. Happy New Year

Answer 5

Basically its a quicker cut with a electrice mitre saw but remember safety and experience or critical with this saw. If your not to confident with the electric mitre saw buy a hand mitre saw and secure to a wood stand.

Answer 6

It depends on what you want to do. If you are doing alot of cutting, go with the electric compound mitre saw. If you are just cutting a few pieces of trim or some other small project go with the hand saw...

Answer 7

depends on how big a project you have to do and how much you'll use a mitre saw. Why buy a $700 saw just to 45 trim for one door.

Answer 8

It depends on how many mitre joints you want to make and how good you are with a hand saw. If you are pleased with your performance on a hand powered version save the Planet and use human power. If not and have a lot to do. Please yourself
and go for power.

Answer 9

That depends on how much you will be using it. Electric ones are still fairly expensive, and if you only have a little use for one, a hand "powered" one will do just as well and save you money. If, on the other hand, you are thinking of becoming a professional carpenter, get the best electric one you can afford. It will save you money and time in the long run. YBIC

Answer 10

Wow. If you have the means, I would pick up the electric. I use a Dewalt 12" compound saw, and it a great tool to work with. And it beats the hell out of sawing a piece of white oak by hand.

Answer 11

All of the above. That's why I go to a local molding shop, pick out what I need(greater selection anyway) and they cut it all to length for me(no precise cuts, just for transport). The least Home Despot could do is keep sharp saw there.