Saws

Mitre Saws Review

Miter saws. Sliders?

How important is it to buy a slider model? How is it better? I am looking to buy my first miter saw and am getting exhausted from reading everyone’s reviews. This saw will play an important part in my new home workshop. Please advise me. So far, construction friends have pushed me toward DeWalt. I’m not going to be using it a lot so durability and protability aren’t important to me. I want to ge tthe most accuracy, flexibility and reliability for my buck. Ryobi, Hitachi, Craftsman, Rigid, Delta, DeWalt? Weigh in on this one, you guys.

If you have read that many reviews, than you know what each model offers, obviously a sliding compound miter saw will cut a wider board than your standard miter saw.That’s how it’s better, nothing more.
It all boils down to “How much do you want to spend”
I am a finish carpenter, and have been for 19 years, my tools are how I make a living so I buy the best, and in this case I think the best is the Dewalt 12″ sliding Compound Saw,……. But if I just needed a saw for a home workshop I don’t think I would spend the $650- $700
I’ve owned a few saws through the years,and have had good luck with Hitachi and Craftsman, both very reliable saws for the money. I don’t know much about the Rigid. I would stay away from the Ryobi if reliability or durability is an important factor( I’ve seen more than one of these die on a job-site) I’ve used a couple of different Deltas and found them bulky and uncomfortable to use.
In my opinion,(which might be worth 5 finish nails) as far as accuracy, flexibility and reliability the Hitachi is the saw for me
Go to the local Home Depot or tool warehouse, touch them , move the slide around grab the handle , just see which saw feels comfortable to you and then the decision will probably be an easy one,

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