Tuesday, November 15, 2011

!9# TOP 10 Best Buy Miter Saws

TOP 10 Best Buy Miter Saws in 2011 1. Hitachi C10FCH2 10-Inch Miter Saw with Laser www.amazon.com 2. Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw www.amazon.com 3. DEWALT DW715 15-Amp 12-Inch Compound Miter saw www.amazon.com 4. DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw www.amazon.com 5. Makita LS1216L 12-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw www.amazon.com 6. Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter saw www.amazon.com 7. Bosch GCM12SD 120-Volt 12-Inch DB Glide Miter Saw www.amazon.com 8. Makita LS1016L 10-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser www.amazon.com 9. Milwaukee 6955-20 12-Inch Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust www.amazon.com 10. DEWALT DW712 8-1/2-Inch Single-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw www.amazon.com

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Choosing A Sliding Compound Miter Saw For Fine Woodworking

!9# Choosing A Sliding Compound Miter Saw For Fine Woodworking

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The sliding compound miter saw tops the list of woodworking tools that can make accurate and smooth angled cuts used in everything from fine cabinet work to house building. Its lesser cousins include cut-off saws, so-called "chop saws" and any miter saw without the slide.

Do you need a 12" saw or will a 10" model do? The pros of choosing a 12" machine over a 10" unit are greater cutting height and depth and usually more power. The advantage of a 10" model is lower weight and lower cost. If a 10" saw will make all the cuts you can envision making in your shop or on the job site, by all means choose the smaller design. Most features and overall quality will be similar or identical within any particular brand.

Obviously, features such as maximum height of cut, maximum depth of cut, horsepower and weight will be different and you can see those differences clearly when several machines are compared side-by-side.

The obvious advantage of a sliding compound miter saw over a standard model (without a slide) is that you can crosscut wider lumber in a single pass. With or without the slide, a miter saw can make chop cuts. A chop cut will always give you a finer, smoother result but on wider lumber, you may need to push-through as well and that is what the miter saw slide makes possible.

There are many things to look for in shopping for the best design. Which saw you pick will depend largely on what you plan to do with it. If you are looking for a permanently bench-mounted saw in a woodworking shop, you don't need to concern yourself so much with size and weight. However, if you are planning to tote your miter saw to and from and around various job sites every day, size and weight will become very important as will a well-located carrying handle.

Most miter saws (with one, notable exception) are priced in the same neighborhood and so, if you are comparing models, price should not be a consideration. Concentrate on the features that are most important to you because, in this way, there can be significant differences between machines.

So, what are you going to be using your saw for? If you are just going to be making repetitive crosscuts into 2 x 4 lumber, just about any of these machines will suffice. You might, however, want to choose one with soft start and an electronic brake. If, on the other hand, you will be making critically accurate cuts into expensive hardwoods or crown molding, it would seem that accuracy, micro fine adjustment controls with digital LCD readout, large vertical height capacity and an excellent laser might top your list of requirements. Is the laser adjustable to left or right of the blade? One model even features dual lasers, one down each side of the blade, clearly and accurately marking out the kerf the blade will make before the cut is made.

Other important considerations relate to bevel and miter adjustments. Look at how far, left and right, these adjustments can be made. Sometimes, 45 degrees just is not enough of an angle. Look how easily and accurately these adjustments can be made on each of these woodworking tools. Does the unit allow for micro fine adjustments? How many pre-set detents are there in both the miter and bevel scales? Can you make a cut near, but not exactly on a detent? Is there a miter detent override? Where are the controls and how do they work? Is everything within easy reach and easy to operate?

What kind of blade comes with the tool and what size is the arbor hole? If the answer is something other than 5/8" or 1", you may be locked into buying your blades directly from the saw manufacturer and you may well find better blades elsewhere. Usually, when I purchase a miter saw, I discard the blade and replace it with one that will make the smoothest, most accurate cuts possible like the Forrest Chopmaster. The extra expense is absolutely worth it if you are making critically accurate joints in fine hardwoods or crown molding. If you are only making rough cuts into fir for framing, you might want to consider a blade with fewer teeth and a more aggressive cut.

How is dust collection accomplished with each saw? Does the port match the hose on your shop vacuum or will you have to depend on a dust bag? Will you have to buy a new vacuum that fits your new machine? How much percentage of total dust made by your saw will your vacuum system and dust port remove?

Is the motor on the saw you are considering direct or belt drive? Does this model have soft start, electronic speed control or variable speed? Is the motor large enough for the jobs that will be presented to it? How large is the miter saw table (for stability of large work pieces)? How much does the tool weigh (for portability)? How is the cord stored when the tool is being carried to the job site?

There's really a lot to think about before you choose the best sliding compound miter saw for your needs. Take your time and think it through carefully. You'll be glad you did!

Choosing A Sliding Compound Miter Saw For Fine Woodworking

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Milwaukee 6955-20 12-Inch Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust

!9# Milwaukee 6955-20 12-Inch Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust

Brand : Milwaukee | Rate :

| Price : $599.00
Post Date : Nov 03, 2011 06:36:15 | Usually ships in 24 hours

Miter angle fine adjust with detent override makes it simple to dial-in precise miter angles
Miter angle digital readout provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1 degree
Dual integral job-site lights fully illuminate the work piece and cut line from either side of the blade
15-amp, 3.3 max hp direct-drive motor provides increased power for high-performance cutting in hard lumber
Integral dust channel captures 75 percent of all dust and debris

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Choosing the Best Miter Saw - 6 Saws That Will Rock Your Shop

!9# Choosing the Best Miter Saw - 6 Saws That Will Rock Your Shop

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Miter saws are one of the most widely used power tools in the tool industry today, and for good reason; with sizes and styles to meet the needs of every degree of craftsmen, a miter saw can be found in nearly every wood-shop or garage. Because these saws are so portable and offer capacities for endless accuracy and convenience, a good miter saw will fast become your best friend whether you are a general contractor or a home hobbyist.

To briefly review miter saw miter saw itself, they are generally designed to produce fast, accurate crosscuts into a workpiece, typically for framing or molding applications. Additionally, there are several types of miter saw available. The standard miter has a blade pivot from right to left to cut miters; this standard saw is however becoming less popular as compound miters have more applications and are only slightly more expensive. Compound miters have the ability to bevel cut, or tip the blade to either the left or right side (0° - 50°). Some can bevel in both directions allowing operators to miter and bevel within the same cut (-50° through 50°). Lastly, a sliding miter saw is just like a compound miter but with extension rods that allow the saw blade and motor to move forward and back. This motion increases the blade cut capacity enabling the cut length to be longer than the blade diameter. Sliding compound miter saws also have a depth cut setting to cut dadoes into materials at a variety of depths - with all these perks, however, they also tend to be the most expensive.

With so much variety within the miter saw community, it can be difficult to discern which miter saw best suits your specific degree of need. It is true that professional builders generally require an entirely different saw than those craftsmen engaging only in simple home repairs. Ultimately, despite this surplus of options, there is a right miter saw for every craftsmen. Beginning, for our contractors and Bravehearts, with the most heavy-duty, high-quality miter saws on the market today, Makita, Festool, and Bosch each build machines capable of reinventing the miter saw as we know it.

Makita's LS1016L, with a 10" capacity is brilliantly handsome at no sacrifice to quality or functionality. As a dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw is also has some pretty exclusive technologies that quickly solidify this tool as a giant among other miters. The saw weighs only 52.2 lbs, and boasts the most compact design in its class. This, coupled with an exclusive dual sliding fence system (which allows for upper and lower fence adjustments which, in turn, equals greater cutting accuracy) and a linear ball bearing construction, renders the saw impossibly smooth, solid, and always accurate. This little giant from Makita is tough and smooth, and offers craftsmen a smaller, lighter, more manageable saw while still delivering authoritative power and all the innovative perks of an industrial saw.

Bosch also builds an exceptional miter saw; their 5412L dual bevel sliding miter saw is extremely powerful with large capacities and up-front controls. Although a bit heavier than some other models, the 5412 12" capacity miter saw is an ergonomic wonderland with a specially designed multi-position main handle that allows craftsmen to comfortably lock into four different positions. The tool also has sliding extensions slide that come standard and make working with longer pieces of stock and lumber much more manageable if not wholly enticing. The miter also features high fences (a crowd pleaser every time) to accommodate workpieces like large crown molding. A good fence is a big benefit, and this saw offers not only that, but the confidence of a strong and durable tool.

From Germany's Festool, the Kapex is a modern marvel of power tool engineering delivering craftsmen some of the most innovative components in the industry. In addition to being, essentially, the best sliding compound miter saw in the business, the Kapex offers some features that truly set it apart from any other model. To name a few, the Kapex offers a ridiculously smooth and constant blade speed coupled with variable speed control ensuring your cutting speed is always consistent with each application. The saw also has an ingenious trenching capability which allows craftsmen to cut trenches for smooth and strong joinery, or to maneuver around obstacles, like pipes, as you cut. The Kapex is an extremely precise multipurpose saw, but what's more - it's surprisingly simple to use. Perfect lines and angles are made more easily with the Kapex's fraction of a degree accuracy - once you set a miter angle, rest assured it will be exact. The saw is as strong as a brick house, but performs with ethereal precision to bring you the most professional results with each and every cut. However, as the Kapex is an unconscionably brilliant power tool, it also tends to be the most. It is important to remember, though, that in the business of power tools, you always get what you pay for.

However, if price is a bigger factor, or if you are a strictly light-duty user, there are many fine miter saws available to meet your big or small industrial needs while also not burning a hole through your wallet. For example:

Makita's LS1040 compound miter saw, with its light-weight portability and powerful motor, sits brilliantly in any home shop or garage. Weighing only 24.2 lbs, an extremely low and terribly convenient weight for such a powerful and functional tool is extremely easy to move about your home or shop. It can also be easily transported from one job or project to another. This saw provides a welcome and down-sized alternative to the bigger, super heavy-duty miter saws of the industry, while still offering big power and compound cutting operations. Its 10" capacity is big enough to tackle most heavy applications, and its Makita motor is just as powerful as many of the industry's bigger saws. Ultimately, this little sucker has a bit more punch than you might expect, but rarely does one complain of having a surplus of power and charm as this tool certainly does.

Additionally, Bosch's 4410L (10") dual-bevel sliding miter saw is another ideal addition your shop or tool shed. Working hard to bring the work of craftsmen and hobbyists to life, the tool's large pivoting fence and convenient positive stops render the saw truly perfect for home-repair and carpentry projects, and although this saw's truest reign may only be over the garage, it certainly has the capacity to conquer many industrial and heavy-duty applications. Its ergonomic, four-position pivoting handle locks into one of four different positions as you work, thus, totally optimizing your user control, and with up-front controls the saw is comfortable, simple, and generally quicker to use. The saw has high fences for greater cutting capacity, especially with crown molding, and its superior sliding extensions make working with larger materials a far simpler process. This is a big saw, with a big bite - and while its nearly big enough for your general contractor, its perfectly suited for every craftsman, hobbyist, and do-it-yourself-er.

Hitachi also builds a formidable light-duty compound miter saw in their C10FCE2. With an intensely powerful motor and full range of cutting flexibility, the saw, truly, has the authority to boast its colors at any contractor's jobsite while still being perfectly suited for homeowners. The CF10FCE2 is comfortable to use, and is extremely lightweight at only 26.3 lbs enhancing its portability. An extended flip fence raising 4" allows users to accommodate large workpieces and vertically cut crown molding, and with convenient access to the saw's brushes, replacing these little buggers is a nearly effortless task.

When searching for high-end power tools at a low price, craftsmen should also look for reconditioned tools. Reconditioned tools, or recons, although sometimes hard to come by, are an extremely great value bringing craftsmen the highest-performance tools at a tiny fraction of regular cost. Recons, for some minor cosmetic or technical defect, have been returned to the manufacturer for stringent inspection and restoration processes. These tools are tested and restored to meet rigid manufacturer standards and are then re-released with a "R" trailing the model number. This little "R" (and potentially hundreds of dollars) is truly the only difference between a brand new tool and a recon. The value with these tools is truly a no-brainer; when recons are available, snatch them up as an incomparable investment. Dewalt's DW718R and DW716R miter saws are tremendous examples of the value of buying reconditioned.

Ultimately, although there are many outstanding options in the word of miter saws, there is always one that best suits you and your specific, professional needs. Do your research, and the right tool will surely find you.

Choosing the Best Miter Saw - 6 Saws That Will Rock Your Shop

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

!9# Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

Brand : Makita | Rate :

| Price : $189.99
Post Date : Oct 27, 2011 16:33:13 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Makita's LS1040 10-Inch Compund Miter Saw combines power, performance, and ease of use for common miter cuts, including a range of applications in woodworking, cabinetry, deck building, framing, and more.

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LS1040 Features

PERFORMANCE - Powerful 15 amp direct-drive motor and 4,600 rpm for improved performance

CAPACITY - Miter cuts 0° - 45° left and 0° - 52° right; 9 positive stops for common miter cuts

ACCURACY - Dual post compound pivot arm, bevel cuts up to 45° to the left

PORTABILITY - Weighs only 27.3 pounds

INCLUDES - C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, and dust bag

Tool Specifications

Blade Diameter	10"
Arbor	5/8"
Max. Cutting Capacity (Bevel/Miter) 90°/90°	2-3/4" x 5-1/8"
Max. Cutting Capacity 45°/45°	1-3/8" x 3-5/8"
No Load Speed	4,600 rpm
AMPS (120V)	15
Dimensions (L x W x H)	20-7/8" x 18-3/4" x 21"
Net Weight	27.3 lbs.

15 AMP Motor for Improved Performance
The LS1040 has a dynamically balanced 15 amp direct-drive motor with 4,600 rpm for improved performance and is engineered to never slip or bog down like belt-drive units. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft-start technology is engineered for smooth start-ups.

Precise Miter and Bevel Cuts
The LS1040 has a dual post compound pivot arm with bevel cuts up to 45 degrees to the left. Miter adjustments range from 0 to 45 degrees left and 0 to 52 degrees right, with 9 positive miter stops at 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees (left or right), and 0 degree (90-degree cuts). The engineered aluminum base ensures accurate cuts. Ease-of-use and comfort features include a fluorescent light that works independently of the blade rotation to clearly illuminate the work surface and a compact size (weighs only 27.3 pounds) for easy portability.

Best in Class for a Range of Applications
The LS1040 is engineered for a broad range of trades, including finish carpenters, professional woodworkers, case and base installers, cabinet installers, decking and flooring applications, siding installers, and general contractors seeking a superior 10-inch compound miter saw for the jobsite or the benchtop. The LS1040 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita Saws
Cut after cut, Makita saws deliver power, performance, and capacity with less weight and more ease-of-use features. Makita has a full range of corded and cordless saws and blades for cutting wood, metal, and masonry, including table saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jig saws, metal cutting saws, plunge saws, and more, as well as a complete line of blades and accessories.

Makita Logo About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial-quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial-strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best-in-Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita LS1040 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 10-inch C.T. blade, vertical vise, wrench, triangular ruler, and dust bag.

Features powerful 15 amp motor and dual post compound pivoting arm
Provides a large capability with cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 30, 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees
Durably designed with a machined aluminum base, dual aluminum base, dual slide rails and a carbide tip blade
Saw includes vertical vise, blade, wrench and triangular rule
Covered by 1-Year warranty

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Monday, October 17, 2011

DEWALT DW713 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw

!9#DEWALT DW713 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw

Brand : DEWALT
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Post Date : Oct 18, 2011 06:39:37
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Whether you're cutting baseboards or crown molding, the DEWALT 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw provides quick, accurate cuts to complete the job. Thanks to a powerful motor, an easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle, convenient miter and bevel stops, and a tall fence for oversized decorative moldings, this compound miter saw is ready for a range of crosscutting and miter-cutting applications. In addition, it comes with a durable carbide blade, a blade wrench, and a convenient dust bag.

10-Inch Single Bevel Miter Saw
At a Glance:

Powerful 15 amp motor delivers no-load speed of 5,000 rpm
Adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops
Positive bevel stops at 0 and 45 degrees for versatility
Tall, sliding fence for cutting crown and base moldings
Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, and 90-day money-back guarantee

DEWALT 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw

This DEWALT Miter Saw has a dependable 15 amp motor that delivers a no-load speed of 5,000 rpm. View larger.

Powerful carbide blade is ideal for cutting baseboards and crown molding. View larger.

Smart, Powerful Design for Quick, Accurate Cuts
The DEWALT single-bevel sliding compound miter saw's 10-inch blade is backed by a powerful and dependable 15 amp motor. Offering a no-load speed of 5,000 rpm, it makes quick work of cutting framing or molding, as well as other crosscutting and miter-cutting jobs.

This sturdy saw is designed to deliver precise cuts and allow versatile setups required for miter applications. The precise miter system's adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate features 11 positive stops for easy setup and improved efficiency. An easy-to-adjust cam-lock miter handle delivers quick and accurate miter angles, and features a convenient detent override, which allows you to adjust the miter setting without the saw slipping into the miter detents. And the saw's big miter capacity-- 0 to 50 degrees to the left and the right--adds versatility.

In addition, a tall fence supports 4-1/2-inch crown molding nested vertically, as well as 6-inch base molding set vertically against the fence. The fence slides out of the way easily when it's time to make bevel cuts.

Increased Bezel Capacity and Convenient Stops
This saw is designed to deliver quick, accurate bevel cuts. You can easily set up for bevel cuts that measure between 0 and 48 degrees to the left and bevel cuts that measure between 0 degrees and 3 degrees to the right. This handy setup provides increased capacity for big jobs. Plus, with positive bevel stops at 0 and 45 and degrees, this saw makes finding and setting the most common bevel angles a quick and easy process.

Ideal for a range of applications, the saw can deliver clean, 45-degree bevel cuts through dimensional lumber that measures up to 2 by 6 inches.

Portable and Compatible with the DEWALT Laser and L.E.D. Systems
This lightweight compound miter saw weighs just 35 pounds and features a built-in carry handle, so you can move it around the jobsite easily and lift it comfortably when it comes time to stow the saw at the end of the day.

For additional accuracy and ease of use, this saw is compatible with the DEWALT DWS7085 L.E.D. (sold separately) work light and cut line indicator or the DW7187 (sold separately) adjustable miter saw laser system. Both accessories ensure the cutting path is clear to see.

This 10-inch single-bevel compound miter saw comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

What's in the Box
DW713 DEWALT 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw, one carbide blade, blade wrench, and dust bag.

The DEWALT 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw weighs just 35 pounds and is easy to maneuver around worksites.

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Friday, October 14, 2011