StephenEdmonds Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I need a new miter saw ASAP. I currently have the Kolbalt 10" Sliding Miter from Lowes and it just wont square up properly. Lots of deflection, fence sucks, etc... So, just thought I would throw this out there -what miter saws are you guys using? Can you give your experiences? A few on my short list: Makita 10" Slider, Milwaukee 12" Slider (digital) New Bosch articulating slider (not sure when it comes out) and if I win the lottery next week, the Festool Kapex. Actually, if there are any Kapex users, please do speak up. I'm really curious about the dust collection -is it as good as they say? If so, how about with MDF moulding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have the Makita 10" compound miter saw. I've put it through hell and it's still cranking. I've sawn every cypress board that is on the outside of my 1200 square foot shop with it. I use it every day and it's accurate and tough. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Any of those saws you have listed will be light years above your current Kobalt. I'll take a stab. I've had Makita, Dewalt, Delta, and Bosch. If I had to buy a new saw today, it would probably be a Dewalt or Bosch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 +1 on the Makita 10" slider. Really like it. Just the the dust collection isn't so nice. If I did finish carpentry for a living in people's homes, I'd get the Kapex. I've only seen raves for dust collection in that circumstance and if it saves a half-day of sweeping and apologizing for all the dust on the knick-knacks, it would pay for itself. Some of the new miter saws that have come out since the Kapex have bothered to redesign the dust collection and I've heard some are very good. Definitely worth looking into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmocyb Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I have the Dewalt 10" CMS, Freud blade and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Although, I have a DeWalt 12" SCMS, I would recommend the Makita 10" or 12". Those are the choice of the contractors, both rough and finish in my area. They are work horses and accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I need a new miter saw ASAP. I currently have the Kolbalt 10" Sliding Miter from Lowes and it just wont square up properly. Lots of deflection, fence sucks, etc... So, just thought I would throw this out there -what miter saws are you guys using? Can you give your experiences? A few on my short list: Makita 10" Slider, Milwaukee 12" Slider (digital) New Bosch articulating slider (not sure when it comes out) and if I win the lottery next week, the Festool Kapex. Actually, if there are any Kapex users, please do speak up. I'm really curious about the dust collection -is it as good as they say? If so, how about with MDF moulding? Marc, has the Kapex and I believe is considering getting rid of it. He'll let you know for sure, but I love the design of the new Bosch. For DC...make a good dust hood. Mine gets ALL the fine dust. Stop in the Live Chatroom sometime and I'll show you how mine is set up. My feed is TumbleWoodworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Marc, has the Kapex and I believe is considering getting rid of it. He'll let you know for sure, but I love the design of the new Bosch. For DC...make a good dust hood. Mine gets ALL the fine dust. Stop in the Live Chatroom sometime and I'll show you how mine is set up. My feed is TumbleWoodworks. As of last week, it got setup. Otherwise, I know who I'm dropping by to visit with a big bucket of Dave's ribs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 As of last week, it got setup. Otherwise, I know who I'm dropping by to visit with a big bucket of Dave's ribs... Wait..he finally set it up? I thought he liked his Jet better. Now he's keeping it? Tool whore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Wait..he finally set it up? I thought he liked his Jet better. Now he's keeping it? Tool whore!! I think it should be "Tool Callgirl" since the 'client' is high-end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I think it should be "Tool Callgirl" since the 'client' is high-end I'm with Vic, he is a "Tool Whore"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I think it should be "Tool Callgirl" since the 'client' is high-end He can't be a "Tool Call-girl"..well..unless he's doing the transvestite thing that Aaron mention on another thread. But, I think he retired the pink boa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Really like it. Just the the dust collection isn't so nice. That's very true about the dust collection. I have a shop vac attached to my Makita and it still blows dust everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHump Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I need a new miter saw ASAP. I currently have the Kolbalt 10" Sliding Miter from Lowes and it just wont square up properly. Lots of deflection, fence sucks, etc... So, just thought I would throw this out there -what miter saws are you guys using? Can you give your experiences? A few on my short list: Makita 10" Slider, Milwaukee 12" Slider (digital) New Bosch articulating slider (not sure when it comes out) and if I win the lottery next week, the Festool Kapex. Actually, if there are any Kapex users, please do speak up. I'm really curious about the dust collection -is it as good as they say? If so, how about with MDF moulding? I have the 12" Makita and I really like it. save for the dust collection. I was thinking about buying that big dust collector that Rockler has but I have no room for it. The other thing on the Makita is it's not easy to adjust the fence for square, should have made that better IMO. Otherwise, It's done everything I've asked of it Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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