best miter saw to buy

[Bill Adamsen]

The 7-1/2 and 8-1/2 Sliders from Makita and Hitachi are reasonably light at about 30# +/-. The Festool comes in at 47#, some of the dual slide compounds are up at 60#. Obviously weight is just one selection criteria ... but it is worth comparing.

[Ole Anderson]

Nobex Champion:

http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=32926&cat=1,42884



No dust, no noise. Incredible accuracy.

I realize you're looking for one of those loud, obnoxious beasts, but if you're just a hobbyist, you might seriously want to re-think that.

I bought / installed 2 extra clamps on mine, plus all the optional blades. Then I made a custom base with sturdier stock supports. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Had one once. Great if you want slow and quiet. Not so good if you need to nibble a bit off the end of a 45 degree miter. Lasted exactly until I got my first powered miter saw years ago, a 10" Milwaukee . Only a few times did I ever wish I had a compound miter saw or a 12" blade.

[Aaron Berk]

I own a 10" Bosch axial glide. It replaced my 12" dewalt single bevel non slider. I've had it a few yrs now and am still elated every time I use it. Its heavy, and not the best on DC, but I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

[Kent Adams]

I have cut 1,000's of feet of running trim with each saw. The dust collection is equal between the little Makita and the Kapex.
The DeWalt I am referring to is their non-tilt/non bevel 12" saw from 15 years ago (very good dust collection, slightly below the Kapex, and the most accurate non-Omga miter saw I have ever used).
Read closely, I am not saying that ALL Makita and Dewalt saws collect dust like a Kapex.
However, in my real world experience, the two saws I mention do collect dust equally, at a fraction of the cost, and with equal cut quality.
To praise the Kapex a little-it has the best (largest) bevel scale of any saw I have seen, and the easy tilt of it's bevel makes setting precise bevel angles a breeze.

Here is a video of that Makita's dust collection in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtmGHPjyWQo

I'd say that's pretty good, but not as good as the Kapex. One of the things I don't like about it is that it's not well balanced. Move the blade back and the saw will tilt backward. https://youtu.be/757N1sZHlaY?t=2m35s

[Martin Wasner]

OMGA:

$5,583.00 Miter Saw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Considering it's ten times the quality of the Festool, I call it a bargain.

Used ones pop up all the time and can usually be had for around $600

[jack duren]

Thinking of buying myself a new miter saw what is a good one to get I have 2 dewalt now like to do a little better.

What do you mean "a little better".?

[paul cottingham]

I have a dewalt chop saw that works well. But i have lent it out to a neighbour. Dont miss it. I use an old (1920's) Stanley mitre box.

[Michael Zerance]

I think it depends a lot on where and how it is to be used.

[Dave Lehnert]

I have owned the Ridgid 12" sliding miter saw for 3 or 4 years now.
Dead on accurate and cuts are smooth as glass.
I did notice it was no longer in stock at Home Depot. That model seems to come and go.
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