Advice I compound Mitre Saw

[Jimster]

I'm looking to buy a mitre saw, but I'm torn between two

The first is a non sliding bed with a blade of 255mm
and the second is a sliding bed with a blade size of 210mm. Which should I go for?

 

[nstreet]

a sliding mitre should give you more flexibility as it will cut wider boards, check the specifications for cut sizes before making a decision

 

[nstreet]

a sliding mitre should give you more flexibility as it will cut wider boards, check the specifications for cut sizes before making a decision

 

[Jimster]

These are the specs on
The first is a non sliding bed with a blade of 255mm
Straight cut 67mm X 140mm
Beval cut at 45 38mm X 140mm

and the second is a sliding bed with a blade size of 210mm
Straight cut 60mm X 200mm
Beval cut at 45 42mm X 200mm

The sliding bed is made my pro, and the non sliding bed is by Rexon

 

[homer_simpson]

B&Q do one made by PRO think its £150ish it also has a laser line guide which is usefull altho it does get dirty every other cut

heres a pic

features

Powerful 2000 Watt motor with the power to handle tough timbers & severe cutting tasks


No load speed 4200rpm


Blade diameter 250mm, blade arbour 30mm, blade teeth 24 TCT


Laser line generator for improved cutting vision, faster set up, accuracy of cut & increased safety


Dual ball race rail sliding system for an accurate & smooth sliding action


Precision bevel cutting up to 45 degrees


Mitre cuts 0 - 45 degrees left & right increased versatility


Positive stops on the table allows fast & convenient setting


Polished aluminium mitre table high strength to weight ratio


Spindle lock button allows single spanner blades changes

 

[aussie1]

a compound miter saw that slides is more usefull and does more jobs

 

[Dewy]

That B&Q sliding mitre saw with 210mm blade has a depth stop which allows you to cut housings although the blade doesn't reach full depth at the back of the slide unless the stop isnt used.
A bit of 2" (50mm) wood against the fence should allow a full depth housing over 6".
I found mine usefull for cutting tenons once I realised its limitations.