I Can't diside on what Miter-saw to get?

Question

Ok i pretty much have it down to three/four
1. Makita LS1013FL or the LS1214FL
2. DeWalt DW718
3. Rigid MS1290LZ
or any other you can suggest
Its needs to be "easy" to use
accurate
be able to cut 4x12
and not make me have to take out a new morgage.

Answer 1

dewalt. we beat the crap out of ours. use it every day.One of the few tools in our arsenal we havent had to replace. get the sliding if you can afford it .they are pricey.but worth the money if you use it often

Answer 2

That Makita is making me DROOL. I personally love DeWalt Tools in general. They seems to take a beating and still work. I assume your going to do some heavy projects on that thing and the only thing I can reccomend is making sure that the blade is at least a 10 inch. I've used 8 in. blades to cut 4x4's but it was no picnic. But the sliding feature makes for ease with 2x8's. As long as it has both of those you should be good. All four of those are quality machines and I can't see why you could dissapointed in any of them. Grab the extended warranty if your cutting rebar with a wood blade though. Seems to burn the motor out. Not to mention makes the blade in need of replacing. I love the light on the makita but I am a DeWalt fan. Plus 400w Halogens fix my light problems. But if your asking my opinion get a cheap one. If your asking what I would buy if I had money.. The Dewalt. Hands down.

I personally use the Stanley 20-800. It is the most accurate saw on the market. Cuts go as fast as humanly possible. And it makes break time all the more enjoyable.

Good luck figuring out which saw to purchase. And I hope that I was at least a little helpful in your very tough decision.

Answer 3

The only reason it's worth getting the sliding variety is to cut wide boards...so it sounds like it might be worth spending the extra $250...However, consider this; if you're only using it to cut 4x12 (wow, that's big lumber...what are you building???) for one project, you can flip the boards over and make two cuts if you go with the non-sliding variety. You will save $2-300, and a lot of space. The sliders take up a LOT of room. I personally own the DeWalt double bevel, 12", non-sliding version, and I love it (don't know model #, sorry). It does seem like you're into quality, any of these saws are great. Ridgid has great customer support (made by Ryobi, hope that isn't a turn-off for you...) and Makita has a great reputation too. I do know that the DeWalt has crown stops available, not sure about the others. This is a very useful accessory if you are going to be doing crown moulding.

Answer 4

I would look more at a table saw. It would be a more versitle tool to have and plus you can cut sheets of wood any size or shape. Also you can cut all angles that a miter saws cuts. The three you have sound like very good choices and I perfer the Makita, Dewalt is Black and Decker high end brand and Ridgid is also a good choice. God Bless and good luck.

Answer 5

I personally like DeWalt but a friend of mine has had lots of trouble with that big 12" slider DeWalt. Rigid is now offering a lifetime service agreement with their tools that is hard to beat. All 3 are great tool brands.

Answer 6

Hitachi!
http://www.hitachipowertools.ca/en/Products?cat=39&pid=97

Answer 7

It sounds like you need a 12 inch sliding double compound mitre saw. Dewalt is not made in the US, Rigid is not made in the US.

You will find that the Makita 12 inch double compound and the Bosch with is similar ar ethe most accurante cutters. They are not cheap. Weight will be a problem, Ihave a Makita and it is really heavy

Answer 8

Need one that will cut a 4x12, I suggest you rent one, because one that will saw a 4x12, will cause you to take out a new mortgage. I would bet this sawing of a 4x12 is a once in a life time job.

Answer 9

i'd go with the dewalt. one reason is it is made in USA, the others are not. repairs and parts, in the future, are going to be easier.

Answer 10

Dewalt is the better of the three that you mentioned.