Duane Bledsoe
10-16-2012, 11:18 PM
I'm looking for a sliding miter saw to replace a non sliding one that's lasted beyond the time it should have for the original price paid and what all I've put it through.
I'm interested in a slider for the ability to cross cut 12 inch boards as well as for the dado abilities also since that seems like an easy way to do that without getting out a router and complicated jigs and stops being set up all the time.
What I'd like to know is whether to get a 10 inch or a 12 inch saw? I've read that the 12 inch blade takes longer to get up to speed before starting the cut. That would be annoying I believe, but I don't know since I've never used anything but 10 inch saws. What about power losses from larger blades on the 12 over the 10 with the same size motor?
Also, how often do you use the bevel feature on your saw? I'm a contractor and occasionally need to do trim work but I've had no real need for the bevel cut. Since mine only beveled one way I've always worked around not having it for both directions and I'm used to finding ways to get the cuts I need without it. I'm wondering how much nicer it might be to have one that has a dual bevel action instead of only one way?
Concerning the fences, some have the adjustable sliding top portions. Is this just to make clearance for the bevel cuts or is there some function that involves having the fence spread out? It seems the fence would be harder to align vertically when extended.
Thanks for any replies in advance!
I'm interested in a slider for the ability to cross cut 12 inch boards as well as for the dado abilities also since that seems like an easy way to do that without getting out a router and complicated jigs and stops being set up all the time.
What I'd like to know is whether to get a 10 inch or a 12 inch saw? I've read that the 12 inch blade takes longer to get up to speed before starting the cut. That would be annoying I believe, but I don't know since I've never used anything but 10 inch saws. What about power losses from larger blades on the 12 over the 10 with the same size motor?
Also, how often do you use the bevel feature on your saw? I'm a contractor and occasionally need to do trim work but I've had no real need for the bevel cut. Since mine only beveled one way I've always worked around not having it for both directions and I'm used to finding ways to get the cuts I need without it. I'm wondering how much nicer it might be to have one that has a dual bevel action instead of only one way?
Concerning the fences, some have the adjustable sliding top portions. Is this just to make clearance for the bevel cuts or is there some function that involves having the fence spread out? It seems the fence would be harder to align vertically when extended.
Thanks for any replies in advance!