Long time lurker, first time poster.
Buying my first powered mitre saw and (currently, but the list keeps expanding) I have it down to between 2, which are:
Ryobi EMS254L - http://www.ryobi-direct.com/ryobi-ems254l-254mm-compound-slide-mitre-saw-c2x13922002
SIP 12" Dual Bevel Mitre Saw 230V - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pow...IP 12" Dual Bevel Mitre Saw/d40/sd2966/p33485
My budget is £250 but might be able to squeeze to £300 and the first project involves about 300 cross cuts of 75mm machine rounded posts for a very long flower bed (they are being used upright in a retaining wall effect).
While this project is just cross-cutting, I want the flexibility from the saw to be able to mitre and bevel as I have other projects on the horizon (keen and dare I say capable DIYer rather than trade).
Also, I don't want the build quality to be poor; but I REALLY cannot afford to push my budget up to the DeWalt world.
Any thoughts on my shortlist or does anybody fancy throwing a spanner in the works with another suggestion?
Thanks.
Doug
Buying my first powered mitre saw and (currently, but the list keeps expanding) I have it down to between 2, which are:
Ryobi EMS254L - http://www.ryobi-direct.com/ryobi-ems254l-254mm-compound-slide-mitre-saw-c2x13922002
SIP 12" Dual Bevel Mitre Saw 230V - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pow...IP 12" Dual Bevel Mitre Saw/d40/sd2966/p33485
My budget is £250 but might be able to squeeze to £300 and the first project involves about 300 cross cuts of 75mm machine rounded posts for a very long flower bed (they are being used upright in a retaining wall effect).
While this project is just cross-cutting, I want the flexibility from the saw to be able to mitre and bevel as I have other projects on the horizon (keen and dare I say capable DIYer rather than trade).
Also, I don't want the build quality to be poor; but I REALLY cannot afford to push my budget up to the DeWalt world.
Any thoughts on my shortlist or does anybody fancy throwing a spanner in the works with another suggestion?
Thanks.
Doug