Thread: any reccomendations for a mitre saw for the 19yr

I have the Makita LS1214 which is the sliding version of the makita. I really can't fault it, it's great
I can't imagine their smaller saws being any different.

I'd go into bunnies and see if they still have the Makita LS1017L for $500.

Originally Posted by garageman

can anybody reccomend a mitre saw for me , ohh btw im not realy looking to vut realy thick pieces just mainly 2#4s and small etc

If you're looking to "get back into it" I'd suggest buying a very good
SCMS instead. I've done the sequence: "oh, I'll just buy a low-end
DIY tool", then "hmm, I'd like more features and better quality",
and so on... I ended up with a Makita LS1012 which is very good,
but a considerably higher price than the non-sliding non-beveling
tools. (The modern equivalent in Makita's range is the LS1016
which has even more improvements.)

I guess all I'm suggesting is to reach/imagine a bit higher and buy
a good quality SCMS if you possibly can -- you'll use it for a great
many things that you don't think of right now, and it won't let
you down.

I've got a few different scms which include Makita and Hitachi but id suggest a Bosch 216mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw #GCM800S.

Originally Posted by strangerep

If you're looking to "get back into it" I'd suggest buying a very good
SCMS instead. I've done the sequence: "oh, I'll just buy a low-end
DIY tool", then "hmm, I'd like more features and better quality",
and so on... I ended up with a Makita LS1012 which is very good,
but a considerably higher price than the non-sliding non-beveling
tools. (The modern equivalent in Makita's range is the LS1016
which has even more improvements.)

I guess all I'm suggesting is to reach/imagine a bit higher and buy
a good quality SCMS if you possibly can -- you'll use it for a great
many things that you don't think of right now, and it won't let
you down.

i was thinking bout bying the Makita ls1017l from bunings $499 looks great

http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/too...017L_large.jpg

Don't buy makita green - this is same as Bosch green not that fantastic in my understanding. Buy the blue only! I have the non slider and I am very happy with it - the extra width of a scms would be an enormous bonus however I can't afford the enormous price tag of the makita scms. I have the ryobi scms and it sits out of the way unless I am rough cross cutting treated pine or some such !

The reviews for the 1017 seem mixed, so be careful - check other forum posts on the topic

Originally Posted by Thumpa

I've got a few different scms which include Makita and Hitachi but id suggest a Bosch 216mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw #GCM800S.

Hmmm. I only have the Makita LS1013, but it sounds like you feel
the Bosch is superior? In what way(s) ?

Originally Posted by garageman

i was thinking bout bying the Makita ls1017l from bunings $499 looks great

http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/too...017L_large.jpg

I just wanted to second Pellcorp's caution about the 1017/1018.
Definitely check back through some older threads on this subject,
say around may-june 2010. I remember that the 1018 was intended
as an entry-level machine, and that the 1016 is far superior (as it ought
to be for the extra price).

It sounds like you're thinking the same way I did when I bought my
first SCMS. I went to Bunnings, compared some prices and the GMC
model looked "great" and was *much* cheaper, so I bought it. Sure,
it did the basic stuff ok, but was not very accurate and had a rather
coarse-toothed blade. So after a few years I decided to get the much
higher-priced Makita which I've been very happy with. But it would
have been much cheaper overall if I'd bought the Makita in the
first place!

Learn the lesson from those who've learned it the hard way: if
you're serious about woodwork then cough up the extra dollars
and only buy good quality tools even if they cost more.
Doing anything else is false economy.

Originally Posted by strangerep

Hmmm. I only have the Makita LS1013, but it sounds like you feel
the Bosch is superior? In what way(s) ?

Its probably just the small things that sway me towards the Bosch blue scms range such as the compact size and light weight. I just found them to be a very comfortable saw to use and from what ive seen and heard they are strong and reliable.
Changing between different bevel angles is much better on the Bosch than the Makita but that could just be a personal preference thing. Over time the Makita base can become a bit sloppy but the motors are tough and reliable so they just keep on going.
Some of the other Bosch range look interesting [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-4410-10-Inch-Dual-Bevel-Compound/dp/B0001408T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296095175&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: Bosch 4410 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw: Home Improvement[/ame]

Originally Posted by Thumpa

Its probably just the small things that sway me towards the Bosch blue scms range such as the compact size and light weight. I just found them to be a very comfortable saw to use and from what ive seen and heard they are strong and reliable.
Changing between different bevel angles is much better on the Bosch than the Makita but that could just be a personal preference thing. Over time the Makita base can become a bit sloppy but the motors are tough and reliable so they just keep on going.
Some of the other Bosch range look interesting Amazon.com: Bosch 4410 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw: Home Improvement

any thoughts on the green bosch saw , do you think there any good or should i just spend th extra $$$$ on somthing better say a makita scms if i go with somthing for less money i no in time to come id be dissapointed that i didnt get the one for just couple $$ more but i have been looking at this the retail a bunnings for bout $300

PCM 1800 - Mitre Saw - Bosch Power Tools For Do-It-Yourselfers

This is just a cms Bosch so for a few bucks extra get the blue makita cms! Worth the upgrade the 1040 is a work horse and very accurate. Or go nuts and get the makita 1016 scms - if you can afford it you definately won't be disappointed - that is what I hope to upgrade to in a few years.

yeah i will prob go with one of the makitas with the ofcurse a scms a normal mitre saw the capabilitys with get old arefter a day or so they ar limited least we no that the makita scma are worth the extra money and will be acurate prob ending goin for the ls1017l looks like it might be the one for me

Be sure to let us know what you think of it - when you do. An accurate scms with some limitations would be preferable over the cms any day.

Originally Posted by garageman

any thoughts on the green bosch saw , do you think there any good or should i just spend th extra $$$$ on somthing better say a makita scms if i go with somthing for less money i no in time to come id be dissapointed that i didnt get the one for just couple $$ more but i have been looking at this the retail a bunnings for bout $300

PCM 1800 - Mitre Saw - Bosch Power Tools For Do-It-Yourselfers

Stick with the Blue Makita if its in your price range because it will be a better saw than the green bosch.