Hi new to the site, would appreciate any recommendations for a compound mitre saw. I'm looking to buy one and would like to get a good model. Price not an issue. Cheers
Can anyone recommend a Compound Mitre Saw
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I'm sure Ryobi will make one that's just the ticket, for light trade and DIY use 
bea - trade use (taken on-site) then it needs to be 110 volt, so you'll have to factor in the cost of a transformer. 110v will exclude most of the budget/mid-range stuff from the sheds as all that stuff is 240v.
IMO I think you should avoid battery tackle so it must therefore be corded. IMO the whole point about battery stuff is convenience; well if you're lugging a heavy mitre-saw what's the issue over a length of cable as well.
A sliding saw is more versatile than a fixed 'cos you can do a bit of grooving/rebating with it and it has a slightly better/efficient cross-cutting action.
Check the swivel action on the table, look-out for angle stops and fine adjustments between angles. You also want a table that will 'go past' 45°.
Does it have extendable fences each side of the blade for additional support for longer workpieces? Does it have workpiece hold-down clamps? Does it come with (or optional extra) a stand system.
I've got a DeWalt706E (fixed) and would have got one of their sliding jobbies if I didn't already have radial arm saw (an old DW124). I like DW's stuff and will always recommend it generally over other makes but I know others here have good reports about different tackle.
IMO I think you should avoid battery tackle so it must therefore be corded. IMO the whole point about battery stuff is convenience; well if you're lugging a heavy mitre-saw what's the issue over a length of cable as well.
A sliding saw is more versatile than a fixed 'cos you can do a bit of grooving/rebating with it and it has a slightly better/efficient cross-cutting action.
Check the swivel action on the table, look-out for angle stops and fine adjustments between angles. You also want a table that will 'go past' 45°.
Does it have extendable fences each side of the blade for additional support for longer workpieces? Does it have workpiece hold-down clamps? Does it come with (or optional extra) a stand system.
I've got a DeWalt706E (fixed) and would have got one of their sliding jobbies if I didn't already have radial arm saw (an old DW124). I like DW's stuff and will always recommend it generally over other makes but I know others here have good reports about different tackle.
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I have a Dewalt 718 great saw, not very portable though.
this is a great bit of kit
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38486...eWalt-DW707L-Crosscut-Compound-Mitre-Saw-110V
they also do a 240v version.
ive had the elu version for many many years and does every thing i ask of it.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38486...eWalt-DW707L-Crosscut-Compound-Mitre-Saw-110V
they also do a 240v version.
ive had the elu version for many many years and does every thing i ask of it.
Did you write "price not an issue" ? ...........Well get one of these.
http://www.ps-tools.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1664
Now being a little more serious, Makita, DeWalt, Metabo, Bosch (Blue range) are all good bits of kit, they will last a good long time.
http://www.ps-tools.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1664
Now being a little more serious, Makita, DeWalt, Metabo, Bosch (Blue range) are all good bits of kit, they will last a good long time.
Not wishing to hi-jack but has anybody used the evolution fury mitre saw.
On offer at B&Q for under a ton. I'd only be using this for light diy.
On offer at B&Q for under a ton. I'd only be using this for light diy.
http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/products.php?cat=Bosch Mitre Saws
£115 here for a 10" bosch blue range with 2 extra blades v good buy..
£115 here for a 10" bosch blue range with 2 extra blades v good buy..
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