Miter Saw?

[Geronimo]

Thinking about doing some work on the house this winter, crown molding and maybe some chair moldings... Also a new floor next year.

So I thought a miter saw would be nice to have. I am thinking that the DeWalt DWS779 at $350 is a pretty nice pick. The next model up has a nice light feature that gives you a line projected on the wood. But its $200.00 more and that's the only difference.

You can add that light kit for under $100 after if I wanted.

So with that said what are the opinions here? The Bosch looks great but I'm not spending 700-800 on a saw that I am not going to use all the time.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Geronimo

Thinking about doing some work on the house this winter, crown molding and maybe some chair moldings... Also a new floor next year.

So I thought a miter saw would be nice to have. I am thinking that the DeWalt DWS779 at $350 is a pretty nice pick. The next model up has a nice light feature that gives you a line projected on the wood. But its $200.00 more and that's the only difference.

You can add that light kit for under $100 after if I wanted.

So with that said what are the opinions here? The Bosch looks great but I'm not spending 700-800 on a saw that I am not going to use all the time.

And if you don't want/need the "sliding" option, you can get the model 1 step down for $199. If you're going to be cutting crown and stair rail, then the non-sliding option should be adequate.

[Bugsinrugs]

What size of crown molding? I have a 10 inch Bosch. It’s a great saw but very heavy. For larger base board or crown a 12 inch saw is better.

[74-911]

Originally Posted by masraum

And if you don't want/need the "sliding" option, you can get the model 1 step down for $199. If you're going to be cutting crown and stair rail, then the non-sliding option should be adequate.

That is the model I have and have installed a lot of crown molding, baseboards, and wood flooring, etc. over the years. The only time a slider would have been nice was cutting shelving. As to the laser line, I just eye-ball the cuts.. the main problem I have always had is mis-measuring, not mis-cutting (the old I've cut it twice and it's still to short).

[masraum]

Originally Posted by 74-911

That is the model I have and have installed a lot of crown molding, baseboards, and wood flooring, etc. over the years. The only time a slider would have been nice was cutting shelving. As to the laser line, I just eye-ball the cuts.. the main problem I have always had is mis-measuring, not mis-cutting (the old I've cut it twice and it's still to short).

I also had the 12" non-sliding model for a bunch of years. It worked great 99% of the time, yes, only when cutting much wider stock (like 12" boards for shelves) was it an issue. Mine didn't have a laser or light. I'd draw a line on the board and then the spinning blade was enough to see where it was going to cut.

[URY914]

I have a laser line on my saw but haven't found it too helpful.

[URY914]

This forum may help....

https://www.diychatroom.com/forums/

[blucille]

I have the non-sliding model -it’s a rigid and has always done what i needed it to, but I regret not having a sliding miter saw.

[ckelly78z]

I bought a Craftsman 10" dual bevel sliding miter saw for around $200, and love it. I have rebuilt my bathroom with a barn style sliding door, also stick built a hip style roof greenhouse 16'x10 with lots of angles using this saw. One of the best, and most used power tools I have.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-10-in-15-Amp-Single-Bevel-Sliding-Miter-Saw/1001071446

[vash]

Originally Posted by URY914

I have a laser line on my saw but haven't found it too helpful.

i just gave my Craftsman away. it had a lazer that would make me put cut "just a little bit to the outside". it was funny, but i got used to it.

i used it a few times and it seriously went on tour between all my friends. they used it much much more and i told the last guy to keep it.

[Zeke]

Lasers are no better (and useless outdoors) than a pencil line drawn with a square or angle finder.

Cutting crown "upside down and backwards," or using one of the available crown miter blocks makes crown easy. And the more features a saw has, e.g., sliding, the less accurate it is.

The ultimate shop would have (in order) a 10" compound miter saw, a 12" sliding compound miter, and a smaller one with like 60 teeth on an 7-8" blade for the dinky stuff. A zero clearance table insert is a must for the small saw.

[LWJ]

I have a crap saw. Used it lots. The thing I found that is important? A killer blade. Buy a good one.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Lasers are no better (and useless outdoors) than a pencil line drawn with a square or angle finder.

Cutting crown "upside down and backwards," or using one of the available crown miter blocks makes crown easy. And the more features a saw has, e.g., sliding, the less accurate it is.

The ultimate shop would have (in order) a 10" compound miter saw, a 12" sliding compound miter, and a smaller one with like 60 teeth on an 7-8" blade for the dinky stuff. A zero clearance table insert is a must for the small saw.

Is there ever a time on a miter or table saw where a zero clearance insert isn't a good thing?

[GH85Carrera]

I have an OLD miter saw. It belonged to a friend's dad that bought it at a garage sale. My friend did not want it at all, so he let me have it. It is all metal construction, and has no blade braking, so it takes forever to spin down. It is incredibly loud. I always wear ear plugs when using it. I treat it like it is a rabid dog as far as staying away from the blade. I had to put a new blade on it, and it works fine, just LOUD.

I have used it only a few times over times the last few years and it is in the storage shed and it is dry and safe. It is really handy when I need it.

[jrj3rd]

Festool, Makita, Bosch..... with Makita being the best value. Solid and accurate..... Only going to own one then a 12 slider

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I have an OLD miter saw. It belonged to a friend's dad that bought it at a garage sale. My friend did not want it at all, so he let me have it. It is all metal construction, and has no blade braking, so it takes forever to spin down. It is incredibly loud. I always wear ear plugs when using it. I treat it like it is a rabid dog as far as staying away from the blade. I had to put a new blade on it, and it works fine, just LOUD.

I have used it only a few times over times the last few years and it is in the storage shed and it is dry and safe. It is really handy when I need it.

I find it's quicker, easier and more effective (sound attenuation) to wear this style. But yes, power tools (miter saw and table saw especially, but even others) I almost always were them.

[look 171]

We cut big crowns flat on a sliding miter saw. Bevel the saw and set the angle to the crown. No more slipping holding the stock at an angle.

[Scott Douglas]

My brother bought a new saw when he got his new place.
I got to use it, a lot, while helping build his mezzanine.
It is killer and was/is a pleasure to use.



12" Ridgid sliding miter.
We mounted it on a steel table that has wheels so it's portable.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

My brother bought a new saw when he got his new place.
I got to use it, a lot, while helping build his mezzanine.
It is killer and was/is a pleasure to use.



12" Ridgid sliding miter.
We mounted it on a steel table that has wheels so it's portable.

Having it mounted is nice. I'm going to setup something so mine can be fixed in place with the next one that I get, whether it's just a clamp(s) and/or dogs or bolt holes or ....

[RWebb]

check for a refurb - I got a Ryobi at Amazon (regular chop saw) for $50

then I put a $50 Diablo blade on it - someday I'll have all the trim on the house replaced