Mitre Saw

[racket]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a decent mitre saw, i want one that when you set it to 45 it cuts a perfect 45 everytime, I'm mainly cutting cornice and pelmets for kitchens. Dewalt and Makita seem to get good wright ups.....what do you think?

cheers Chris

 

[2scoops0406]

DW718V way over the top, but very good..... not that I'm biased of course.

 

[neds]

What size you looking at? If you want a non sliding one I'd look at the Makita MLS100 250mm. Pick one up for 100 notes from Screwfix.

 

[Mark Br]

I can highly recommend the dewalt DW712. Not quite as hardcore as the 718 and you should be able to pick one up new for £300-£350.

 

[Thermo]

ive got the dewalt 708, which i think has been superseded by the 718. Ive had it for 5 years and used it mainly for landscaping work, however it still cuts internal work acuratley every time. I cant fault it. If the rest of the dewalt saws are like it, then its money well spent

 

[disinfo]

Makita LS1013,

Mine is now 11 years old, running perfectly and cutting dead on after extremely heavy use.

 

[racket]

Cheers for the info gent's, I really fancy a Dewalt 712 or if the price is right a 718. There is a new Screwfix opening up near me with 10% off so i'm going to get a demo on them.

Cheers

 

[2scoops0406]

Cheers for the info gent's, I really fancy a Dewalt 712 or if the price is right a 718. There is a new Screwfix opening up near me with 10% off so i'm going to get a demo on them.

Cheers

Get a 718 It'll last you a lifetime, although it's not very portable.

 

[harryc]

None of those mitre saws will give you acccurate 45 degree mitres unless you can afford a kapex. I suggest you save your money and get a Nobex.

Harry

 

[2scoops0406]

Eh?

 

[Mark Br]

None of those mitre saws will give you acccurate 45 degree mitres unless you can afford a kapex. I suggest you save your money and get a Nobex.

Harry

Sorry Harry, you're wrong on this. Can't speak on the Makita but the Dewalt is spot on. No need to buy a festool for £800 to get the same result as a dewalt at £300 for the vast majority of jobs.

 

[Bibsta]

I bought a Charnwood Machinery W242 10” sliding compound mitre saw - http://www.charnwood.net/ProductDesc.jsp?cat=29&stockref=W242 (discontinued in 2004) several years ago for use in renovating our French property and it was used extensively without any problems - it has a laser guide which was a useful aid. This saw wasn't very expensive at the time (£129 and guaranteed for 2yrs) - this is now http://www.charnwood.net/ProductDesc.jsp?cat=7&stockref=W243 priced at £130

Hope this helps

John (Bibsta)