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re: Recommend a budget miter saw for me
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:36 am to PapaPogey
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:36 am to PapaPogey
Make sure that it is a sliding miter if you are wanting to cut 2x12's. I don't think the normal 10" compound miter saw will only cut 5.65 inches at 90*.
I am shopping saws as well and cutting up to 12" is a must have for me.
I am shopping saws as well and cutting up to 12" is a must have for me.
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Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:40 am to Drunken Crawfish
Yeah I’ve got a few plans I’m looking at that involve 12” wide boards. I don’t feel like paying that much for a sliding saw though, so I may just work with a non sliding for now
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:41 am to Drunken Crawfish
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Make sure that it is a sliding miter if you are wanting to cut 2x12's
This. You won't be able to cut them in a single pass with a 10" saw. You can do it if you don't mind flipping them over and finishing the cut but you're making 2 cuts then.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:47 am to PapaPogey
I think I may just get the Harbor Freight 10" sliding saw, especially since its on sale for $99. If I can get a year or two out of it I'll be fine. Its all hobby work so hopefully it will get he job done.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:49 am to ducksnbass
Or you can just use a circular saw and a cheap, plastic 12" speed square which is how I cut all large dimensional lumber even though I have both 10" and 12" miter saws. Faster, easier than trying to wrestle onto a saw stand, saves gumming up good blades with treated lumber sap too.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:55 am to Clames
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Or you can just use a circular saw and a cheap, plastic 12" speed square which is how I cut all large dimensional lumber even though I have both 10" and 12" miter saws. Faster, easier than trying to wrestle onto a saw stand, saves gumming up good blades with treated lumber sap too.
I just feel like a miter or chop saw with a stop-block eliminates a lot of the variables when measuring and making individual cuts with a circular saw.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:58 am to Drunken Crawfish
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Harbor Freight 10" sliding saw, especially since its on sale for $99
Where do you see that? I see $125
Posted on 4/24/19 at 11:06 am to PapaPogey
I can vouch for the 10" Hitachi as well. I've had it for about 8 years, never an issue. Been a solid saw for the occasional (3-4 times/yr) small projects around the homestead.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 11:07 am to PapaPogey
Look right above the "add to cart" button and it says its on sale with coupon. You can also add it to your cart and it shows you the new price. Print off the coupon from their website or pull it up on your phone and they can scan it at the register.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 11:14 am to PapaPogey
My first miter saw was a 12" sliding miter saw from HF. Was a good saw. You just have to check often that the blade stays true. I built a 16x16 deck and many other things before the motor died. It lasted about a year of pretty hard use. I now have a Hitachi 12" sliding double bevel saw. It cuts great but it is a beast of a saw. Huge MFer. 
Posted on 4/24/19 at 11:25 am to convertedtiger
Do yourself a favor and get a stand for it.
Your back and hamstrings will thank you later
Your back and hamstrings will thank you later
Posted on 4/24/19 at 12:10 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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I just feel like a miter or chop saw with a stop-block eliminates a lot of the variables when measuring and making individual cuts with a circular saw.
It's only basic measuring and marking, that's a more important skill to develop than buying tools.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 12:14 pm to Citica8
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Do yourself a favor and get a stand for it.
If you are looking into saw stands then look at DeWalt, theirs is by far the best and with the most accessories. I have a DWX723 stand with extra work piece supports and bought extra tool brackets, two sets for miter saws and one set to make a 24" square working surface that secures to the saw stand. Perfect for placing marking tools and my jobsite table saw. I bought a second 723 stand off FB Marketplace cheap in rough condition so I could cut it shorter to fit in my work truck and setup a second cutting station if needed.
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 4/24/19 at 12:28 pm to Citica8
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Do yourself a favor and get a stand for it.
Oh it's on a Dewalt DWX726 rolling stand but it is still ungainly to move around and the Dewalt stand SUCKS. The locking mechanism broke within a year. The material supports sag big time as well. Not worth a damn IMO. I should have gotten the DWX723
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 4/30/19 at 8:39 am to PapaPogey
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PapaPogey
Not sure if you have bought your saw yet, but I bought that Harbor Freight saw over the weekend and returned it yesterday. I put a 60t Diablo blade and it just felt cheap (I know its Harbor Freight, but it felt even cheap for them). It also had some wobble when you extend the saw all the way out and it takes up a TON of space.
I think I am going to look at the Ryobi 7 1/4 miter saw from Home Depot. I went by and checked them out and it felt like noticeably better construction and has a 10" cross cut length at 90*. I don't think I will be cutting 2 x 12s very often and if so, I can just flip the board around. It comes with a 3 year warranty plus another 2 year protection plan from Home Depot ($18) should have it covered until I want to upgrade to something more substantial or I get more space in my garage.
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 8:47 am
Posted on 4/30/19 at 8:54 am to PapaPogey
10" miter saw is fine for anything you will do. if you are worried about cutting bigger boards, get a sliding miter saw.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 9:04 am to Clames
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r you can just use a circular saw and a cheap, plastic 12" speed square
or a cheap aluminum one. this is the answer.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 10:02 am to Clames
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It's only basic measuring and marking, that's a more important skill to develop than buying tools.
I would definitely encourage having a good miter saw station with stop blocks. It’s so much easier and precise. Especially when batching out parts that are all the same length. Tolerances for error are a lot loser when doing something like framing a house vs furniture making.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 10:18 am to Chuckd
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It’s so much easier and precise. Especially when batching out parts that are all the same length.
This is the main reason why I am getting one. Having to clamp a piece down, measure, mark, measure, cut, repeat gets very inefficient.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:41 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Good deal thanks. Let me know what you think.
I see a sliding 10” for $130. Seems like a great deal.
I see a sliding 10” for $130. Seems like a great deal.
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 12:42 pm
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