Advice on upgrading my Ryobi 2000W SLIDE COMPOUND MITRE SAW (254MM) - EMS254RG

[GACoops]

Hi all, this is my 1st post so go easy please :)

I am slowly advancing along with my skills in my simple woodworking workshop. I am making MDF/Plywood boxes, small woodwork projects etc. Also Jarrah picket items such as picture frames, tea/coffee stations, planter boxes etc.

I have had a Ryobi 254mm Mitre saw for many years, which I have used to cut everything and anything. I am finding it now does not seem to be accurate enough to reliably cut 45 degree angles. I have spent some time trying to calibrate it but I cannot get an accurate angle.

The only other equipment I could use in my workshop is a METABO 2000W 254MM (10") TABLE SAW which seems to have a pretty sticky mitre track system and no accurate alignment for 45 degree cuts (a laser line would be great).

So, are these issues just me stumbling though and blaming my tools or should I invest in a replacement Mitre saw like a Bosch Sliding Mitre Saw GCM 8 SDE (GCM8SDE) or new version of my current saw, being the Ryobi 2000W 254mm Dual Bevel Sliding Mitre Saw (RMS254DB).

Thank you in advance

Coops

[Tij]

If you are frustrated with a mitre saw you will likely be frustrated with a sliding compound mitre saw - there is always some play in the sliding mechanism. Laser lines don't help with accuracy (with saws).

About the table saw - this thread has some useful info and discussions on options:
What would cause this ? (https://www.woodworkforums.com/f11/cause-243891)

I've used both the DeWalt 7485 and 7491 The both have a good fence. Hardly any play when locked. Does the Metabo have a similar fence?

[Chief Tiff]

Have you considered a guillotine? This is the preferred tool of picture frame makers. Alternatively consider making a simple mitre shooting board; much cheaper than buying a new chop saw that is really only accurate enough for house framing anyway.

[Beardy]

Is the issue movement in the saw or the blade walking? You might be happy with the results from a good quality blade on your current saw. A guillotine will give the best results

[Old Hilly]

Well, depending on your budget and the features you need, the Festool Kapex could be what you want. The price is high but there are some "niceties" that make the saw a pleasure to use. The handle and trigger switch are a little strange but you get used to them. Accuracy, while not "picture frame perfect" is pretty darn good and the bevel adjustment is what all the other saws should copy. Mitre angles are accurate and repeatable. Yes, I quite like mine.