I have a basic 12" Ridgid miter saw. It's served me well, but it's not really accurate enough for woodworking (more of a contractor saw). I have a nice Incra Miter gage for my TS, but sometimes the pieces are too big/long to be safely handled on the TS.
I figure it's time for a SCMS. 12" probably. Most interested in precision/accuracy. I saw the Jet SCMS on Amazon, I'm a big fan of Jet/Powermatic tools (I have several) but it sure is pricey. Is it worth it? I can't find many hands on reviews. The next step down is Bosch. I haven't ever used any of their bench tools. I like the articulating arm idea, more compact, but does it work? Dewalt's reputation seems to be taking a beating as of late. Of course down at the low end is the Ridgid, which is nearly half these other saws, but I'm guessing I'd be stuck with another mediocre saw (you get what you pay for, right?).
So I guess my question- is the Jet really that good? Could I save some cash and be happy with Dewalt/Bosch?
Can't afford the Festool, don't go there