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(More customer reviews)As a Home Improvement Contractor, I use these types of saws daily for multiple applications.
When it came time to upgrade miter saws I did a ton of research on the various models that were available. Reviews from online articles, tool magazines, talking to other professionals on the job to get their input.
I had all but settled on the Bosch 12" sliding Miter Saw about 3 months ago, when I heard the rumor that Milwaukee was right about to run this saw out. So I waited. Again-(I had heard this rumor before)
When I first saw the press release on Milwauke's website, I was excited. The $699.00 price tag didn't matter much as you expect to pay for quality, and the 12" Dual Bevel Sliders are pretty much running in that neighborhood. (There are some retailers that are trying to get like $770.00 for these saws so be careful and make sure they aren't gouging you.)
After selling a couple of deck jobs I made some calls and found that our local Home Depot had just got the saws in that morning.
I will say that I was surprised when I picked up the box, it was considerably smaller and lighter than I had expected it to be. I got the saw back to the shop and pulled it from the box. The first thing I noticed is that there is not a hold down or workpiece clamp that comes with the saw. Not sure if they make an add on package or what. But a hold down clamp is nice and I missed it during my test runs. Once unboxed, I promptly mounted it my stand. Again very light for a saw of this size which is cool because I move my saw around allot.
All of the factory settings were accurate. Square to the table, square to the fence....etc. Real happy with that. The digital miter gauge is pretty cool, but is not really necessary for most everyday uses. The detents are deep and accurate, and the miter scale is easy to read.
I like the depth of cut setting allowing for groving and rabbiting. This is real simple but functional which is what it needs to be and no more.
I would have liked a Zero Stop on the Bevel because it is a bit disconcerting after cutting and angle to make sure you are back to zero, but I can live past that.
The blade that came with the saw was adequate and the saw cut smoothly and accurately.
I again, while testing was missing a workpiece clamp and for the most part that is the reason why I only gave the saw a 4 out 5. It would have been nice to have and you expect it with a saw for 699.00 honestly.(When you buy a cadillac....)
The dust collection is real good. Only finer particles get through, but I felt the dust bag is a bit small because it can be filled up with only a few small cross cuts. It could have been a bit bigger and hey why not put the Milwaukee Logo on it?? It seems kind of cheap that they didn't do that. Not a biggie but again for 70.00 you would expect it.
The constant power technology that keeps the saw at an even RPM during tough cuts works great. It is a bit strange when you first fire up the saw and make a cut because it is idfferent from other saws. You can really tell the consistent power thing, it is just hard to quantify how.Try it out and you will see what I mean. The soft start and brake is nice and overall the saw is real smooth.
Overall it is a great saw. It is the most powerful on the market, and it is accurate.It is the little things that keep it from being perfect. Retrosepctively, I am glad I waited to buy this saw, and I would recommend it to others highly. But Milwaukee has to get better at the little things in the future. They are putting out allot of new innovative things lately, and my hope is that they are not skimping on the details to flood the market with these innovations. My experience with Milwaukee is that they are "tools for life" and I hope that this saw lasts as long as my other Milwaukee tools have.
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This Milwaukee dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw offers accuracy, power and ease of use. It includes a miter angle digital readout that provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1degand fine adjust with detent override makes it simple to dial-in precise miter angles. Amps: 15, Cutting Capacity - 0 Degree Miter: 4in. H x 12in. D, HP: 3.3, Blade Diameter (in.): 12, Bevel: Dual, Speed - No Load (RPM): 3200, Total Positive Miter Stops: 12, Max. Degree Miter Cuts - Left: 55, Max. Degree Miter Cuts - Right: 60, Total Positive Bevel Stops: 9, Max. Degree Bevel Cuts - Left: 48, Max. Degree Bevel Cuts - Right: 48, Arbor Size (in.): 5/8 or 1, Blade Included: Yes, Wrench Included: Yes, Dust Bag Included: Yes
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