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Compound miter saw
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I went with a makita ls0714 7 1/2" for a miter saw. I love it. About 30 lbs with 12" cut. Sure, there are some jobs it can't do compared to a 12" but at half the weight, it gets used more often. The big ones are heavy and awkward and often live abandoned in a corner of the garage.
I also went with makita for a track saw. Works well. I wouldn't want to use a track saw for most jobs better suited to a miter saw. It's trivial to make a tiny change to an angle on a miter saw, each cut with a track saw is a full setup. Works great for some jobs but far slower for most.
I also went with makita for a track saw. Works well. I wouldn't want to use a track saw for most jobs better suited to a miter saw. It's trivial to make a tiny change to an angle on a miter saw, each cut with a track saw is a full setup. Works great for some jobs but far slower for most.
BusyBee in west missisauga is a Makita dealer and has excellent pricing on a track saw , after market track clamps which are quick release are worth the $20bucks , but if I’m ripping plywood I don’t bother with clamps , the track is non skid and gravity works . Second shop would be Atlas tools in Etobicoke.
The King 12” is a good compromise, the warehouse is in Montreal ( and the parts depot) , so they have excellent service , which you likely won’t need .
With the exception of Delta / porter cable ( the original, not the black and decker by out ) where parts can be sourced back 50 yrs , don’t be surprised when a 15yr old tool does not have parts availability. Car dealers don’t have all parts for a 15yr old car .
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The King 12” is a good compromise, the warehouse is in Montreal ( and the parts depot) , so they have excellent service , which you likely won’t need .
With the exception of Delta / porter cable ( the original, not the black and decker by out ) where parts can be sourced back 50 yrs , don’t be surprised when a 15yr old tool does not have parts availability. Car dealers don’t have all parts for a 15yr old car .
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One thing for sure ( and they all do it ) , a really decent blade is NOT shipped on new miter saw . The blade is very important, the saw just spins it around . Budget for a blade to suit your needs. If your framing a shed or cross cutting shelves for a cold room, the blade as installed if fine , if your cutting hardwood crown mold you’ll want better. Freud , CMT , Lietz , Woodpecker, are all decent blades . More teeth is not always better , match the blade to the cut and take the time to change it . Don’t cut table legs and then aluminum tubing with the same blade .
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I have a 12” King that my dad bought me about 20 years ago. Still works like new.
Good advice, I was thinking about blade choices.
I would put forrest near the top of the blade list. Downside is they cost more than a cheap saw.
These would come thru the ReStore and you could barely give them away. Myself I thought they were great - everything a chop saw will do - along with being able to turn the blade and rip. When I asked guys said they were hard to realign and keep square do to their swivel.
If I had room I would have snagged one.
I'm very happy with my Diablo blades. Used them with no issue for wood, James Hardie siding (specific blade), etc.
Never an issue and clean cuts with my 12" DeWalt mitre saw.
As others mentioned, blades are more important than actual saw.
Agreed, I think this is the one of the reasons you get a meh quality general purpose blade with the saw.
Speaking of Diablo blades have you seen their new metal cutting blade you use in a circular saw? Amazing..
Very nice! I'm no expert or anything, but if the cut is good, the blade lasts a long time, and I have no issues with binding...works for me.
I've used the Diablo blades for years. Also picked up some deWalt 3 blade package when they go on sale at CT.
Never an issue with the cut.
I'll be cutting 2x4's etc. for rough framing, so the meh blade will be fine for that.
I'll also be cutting pine boards, MDF and plywood for shelving projects around the house, so I'll be looking for blades specific for the type of work I need to do. As I hope to measure twice and cut once with minimal sanding, patching, or hiding of mistakes...
Anyone heard of this company?
www.metabo-hpt.com
I'll also be cutting pine boards, MDF and plywood for shelving projects around the house, so I'll be looking for blades specific for the type of work I need to do. As I hope to measure twice and cut once with minimal sanding, patching, or hiding of mistakes...
Anyone heard of this company?
Metabo HPT Power Tools | Metabo HPT
It is good to have a range of blades as I do not want to use my construction blades for fine woodworking or trim work (or worse yet the other way around). Same for even my circular saw(s) I use with a guide. Same for blades for different material.... With the exception of rip vs cross cut all this is also why, as mentioned, both my table saw and mitre saw are 10 inch... one set of blades.
Radial arm saw is a general really bad call, size, weight, function, danger. Much better options for the typical user these days, the world has moved on.... Couldn't give me one even if I had a huge shop. I have used them a plenty, way better options now.
Radial arm saw is a general really bad call, size, weight, function, danger. Much better options for the typical user these days, the world has moved on.... Couldn't give me one even if I had a huge shop. I have used them a plenty, way better options now.
I have a compound miter with no guard that was given to me. It's very handy. Can't remember what size blade but for larger widths I need to flip the board. Not a big deal.
If I was a carpenter or framer using it to make a living it wouldn't pass but for around home it's all I need.
If I was a carpenter or framer using it to make a living it wouldn't pass but for around home it's all I need.
Metabo is good in general. Imo, above bosch/dewalt/makita/Milwaukee. I have never touched or seen a Metabo miter saw so i have no idea about that particular tool.I'll be cutting 2x4's etc. for rough framing, so the meh blade will be fine for that.
I'll also be cutting pine boards, MDF and plywood for shelving projects around the house, so I'll be looking for blades specific for the type of work I need to do. As I hope to measure twice and cut once with minimal sanding, patching, or hiding of mistakes...
Anyone heard of this company?
Metabo HPT Power Tools | Metabo HPT
The Ol Boy used to have two Skil saws and one had a fiber/composite metal cutting blade. It worked fine but you had to make sure the blade was tight. A loose blade of that kind would quickly chew up the arbour.
We used them 50 years ago when they were one of the few offering hammer drills. Seemed rugged back then.I'll be cutting 2x4's etc. for rough framing, so the meh blade will be fine for that.
I'll also be cutting pine boards, MDF and plywood for shelving projects around the house, so I'll be looking for blades specific for the type of work I need to do. As I hope to measure twice and cut once with minimal sanding, patching, or hiding of mistakes...
Anyone heard of this company?
Metabo HPT Power Tools | Metabo HPT
Progress and technology have change so much it's hard to judge what's now the best.
I think in todays market there’s really no ‘bad’ tool for someone that’s doing stuff around the house.
I’ve used my RIDGID tools for 10+ years without any failures (battery or tool).
Dewalt tools…no failures in 10+ years, just batter went from from 12-18-20V so I get dads 18V as he likes his new 20V toys.
If I use a tool enough to break it…time for a new and upgraded one. Unfortunately none of mine have failed yet.
I built a special guard so I can use them in my table saw. They don't last almost forever like blades for wood.
They do shed a few sparks so a bunch of sawdust around isn't a good idea.
I bought a Milwaukee metal cutting portable saw that works well but doesn't have table saw accuracy.
I had an interesting chat with the Diablo rep as he related the different blade technologies for cutting steel, stainless, non ferrous etc.
Cutting metal is noisy and disturbs the peace and harmony of a wood working shop.
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