Thread: compound mitre saw - review?

Either Makita (made in Japan not China) or Bosch blue series (professional, green is handyman) or Hitachi

I prefer Makita

After doing my own research over the last few weeks I'm going for the Bosch 12" blue withe guide arm system. My second choice would be the De Walt 12", I had a demo at work by the De Walt dealer and was impressed but no the Bosch wins on space and just plane good reviews.

SB

Depends on your budget as well. Mine was small so I got a used Makita LS1013 for a good price on Gumtree. The old made in Japan models are bomb proof and hard to beat. Poured over dozens and dozens of "what which CMS should I buy?" threads and no one ever had a bad thing to say about the older Makita's.

I didn't look too hard at current models as I'd need to spend 2-3 times as much to get something equivalent in quality. Although I was considering the Bosch GCM10S as I liked that it required less space behind the saw to use the slide.

I used to own a Makita, was thinking about moving to Festool but I cant justify spending $2500 on a mitre saw when the industrial grade mitre saw, Omga, sells for $3000.

I have an Omga now but I dont even use it, I use my panel saw to cut.

Surely this is the "bees neez"

http://www.festool.com.au/KS-120-KAP...ound-Mitre-Saw

Originally Posted by oranjeBoven

Surely this is the "bees neez"

http://www.festool.com.au/KS-120-KAP...ound-Mitre-Saw

I don't think it is any better than the Bosch but we have had this discussion before. I have compared the both of them and the Bosch won on price but it has no less usability or accuracy and saves space. The dust collection from the Bosch is not so good but then if you need good dust collection from the Festool the vacuum cleaner costs how much? I haven't tried the Bosch with a vac so it might be a lot better than I experience now using using the cyclone and a surrounding cabinet.

Originally Posted by oranjeBoven

Surely this is the "bees neez"

http://www.festool.com.au/KS-120-KAP...ound-Mitre-Saw

Another one for the Festool Kapex, one very happy user

Originally Posted by Albert

I used to own a Makita, was thinking about moving to Festool but I cant justify spending $2500 on a mitre saw

Maybe a trip to Australia might be in order (subject to airfares, exchange rates and NZ's import limits). Perhaps spoil SWMBO with a trip to Australia (ulterior motive of course).
Currently the KS120 can be had for A$1681 at Alltools (Melbourne).

Originally Posted by oranjeBoven

Surely this is the "bees neez"

http://www.festool.com.au/KS-120-KAP...ound-Mitre-Saw

Not at the money they want it ain't.

SB

I'm with super bunny I too am a fan of the http://youtu.be/I10K3N-UCnY Bosch 12" dual glide.


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Some more reviews on the two mitre saws
http://toolmonger.com/2012/02/08/has...ted-the-kapex/

Well at the Brisbane TWWW show I put my money where my mouth is and got the Bosch. I know my research will pay off.

SB

Originally Posted by Superbunny

Well at the Brisbane TWWW show I put my money where my mouth is and got the Bosch. I know my research will pay off.

SB

Good deal, or average?

At the last Melbourne show, I did not see too many good deals, and just gauging if I should hang on until the next Melbourne show or otherwise.

Originally Posted by cava

Good deal, or average?

At the last Melbourne show, I did not see too many good deals, and just gauging if I should hang on until the next Melbourne show or otherwise.

yep, a good deal with stand and free delivery. I priced up internet prices for the same setup and they still beat them. I also bought an 80 tooth Diabol blade for finer stuff.

SB