I got mine about 8-9 years ago. Still going strong despite the mileage. A few tips for using yours in a shop setting. True the base and fence, there is a phenomenal video on this subject by the building guru. Make your own zero clearance throat for faster cut line ups and no splinter cuts. Make your own auxiliary fence as well, same reasons as the throat as well as larger crown capacity. There are a few things I’d change about mine but the biggest would be a gear driven bevel adjustment, and that’s only because I build geometrical art shelving. So say if the shelves are hexagonal, getting the bevel perfect can take me over an hour with the play in the mechanism. That being said, all saws have their quirks, I prefer the Bosch’s quirks over all the others quirks. Hope yours lasts as long as mine.
Thanks Sawdust! All good advice. I haven’t even had a chance to check cuts with my squares yet-I’m wondering how much dialing in I have to do. Thanks for the video recommendation!
I have the Bosch 5312 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw that I purchased in 2012, I love my saw! It's a beast! Yes the sliders take lots of space, but it is worth it. I saw a TH-camr (sorry, I don't recall who it was) put the saw on heavy duty drawer slides so when he uses the saw he doesn't have to move the bench, or accommodate for the long slides. I still haven't done it, but it is on my To-do list. Congratulations on your new saw!
I've used other (10" saws) previously and was pretty surprised with the speed and cutting ability of this Dewalt saw.I have bolted mine to a table to minimize movement which I highly recommend.This is a Great saw th-cam.com/users/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe with a light to see your cutting line (not a laser line).I'd recommend this saw fro anyone looking to upgrade from a 10" miter saw.
@@TheHonestCarpenter BTW, I've been watching your videos for sometime now and have been quite impressed with your presentation. Since I make videos too I know how challenging it can be to be both knowledgable, authentic, and economic with your words. I'm curious if you script your videos or just shoot from the cuff? Either way you are quite good at what you do.
The Ryobi AC 2000w has an equally small foot print but takes a different approach. www.homebase.co.uk/ryobi-ac-2000w-10-sliding-mitre-saw/12845481.html
Great respect for your work and point of view. I love your videos. I wish you good luck cutting straight on the glide system, not to mention miters. Never square . I bought the MSD12 and was frustrated with calibration, which never worked. I relied on my older experiences with German Bosch but I was proven wrong with terrible quality control since the manufatuing left Germany. I was so much in need for workshop space but I went for the Dewalt 780 and never regretted it. I happily returned the Bosch and never again.
I'm finding the same with other Bosch products, and other manufacturers, like Coleman's, LLBean, etc., their imported products are a drop in quality. While no drop in their prices...
I have this saw, I bought it about 7 years ago. Good points: space saving in the back, capacity of cut. Bad points or I should say do not buy it points: saw is inaccurate when I use it gliding: always out of square at the front of the cut by way too much ( almost a 1/16 at full capacity). When I try to adjust it to square it will automatically be off square at the other end. There's probably a fault at the arm mechanism. I am sure of this because when the head is locked in chop position without gliding the head it will perform square cuts, then open the glide and cut a wider piece and bingo, same fault at the front of the cut. Other negative: the fence are way too floppy. Not good when cutting a board standing against the fence ( say like baseboard), it'll through you off square even when trying to control my grip. Next negative: adjustments are a pain: square to table adjustments are in the back of the arm towards the bottom where you can barely fit the tools to do it, tighten the Allen ranch too quick and you moved your setting, do it again, and again and again. Adjusting the fences square to the table is not possible, it's a tightening mechanism that supposed to hold fences square when you lock them. Next: the 15 amps power doesn't seem to be there. I still have my old Hitachi 10" a $250 range saw at the time I got it: it'll go through anything you put under the blade like a hot knife through butter. Hard wood, wet 2x lumber... This Bosch doesn't come even close to it for power. I sometimes use both on the same job and while going from one saw to the other repeatedly the difference is REALLY striking. Next : there are definitely not enough stops at the bevel head tilt: at this price range they should have these for when you do repetitive work so your parts come axactly at the same angle. I hesitated a long time between this and the comparable DeWalt. I've used many DeWalt saws with my friends. They're robust, easy to adjust and trustworthy. I'm biting my fingers now. Will probably sell it and get a DeWalt 780
Maybe the new one is better ? I note that the saw he is showing off has a different trigger switch than my 10". I found the following review to be more accurate for at least my 2 year old 10" model - bit of a donkey. Do you get a lot of kickback on yours when you start it up? th-cam.com/video/WJiyEDeYS4Q/w-d-xo.html
@@walnutcontractors5661 yes hopefully they've improved it. Mine might have been a really bad one, I don't know? I didn't even mention that the right hand fence was off square to the table. I had to buy a new one. That was right at the start of using this saw. It's really my fault to not have returned it when the delays for returning were still good....
I have the dewalt 780 for about 3 years now i squared it when i first bought it havent touched it since and ive used it almost non stop since i bought it it still runs like the day i bought it
Not seen this saw before, but I went for the Makita for similar reasons. It does have the rails, but the saw slides on the rails which are fixed in the base, rather than being fixed on the rails and the rails sliding in the base like the DeWalt. It also has a rotary lock for the tilt right at the front near the handle so again no reaching round the back. The LS1219L seems to be the similar size. I actually got the smaller 10" version the LS1019L so I can put it in the van single handed.
I loved the idea of this. Bosch makes good stuff. I had a problem with the saw not cutting square. I went through hours of adjustment. I mean hours and hours. Ultimately, while the blade was 90° square to the fence, the arm mechanism does not move completely perpendicular to the fence. It translates slightly, say 3° off dead center. When fully extended, the blade would still be 90° to the fence, but 3/32" or so to the right of of where it began. The net effect was a board wasn't cut square. If you can picture it, the blade should travel away from the fence like this: | but it traveled like this: \ even if the blade itself was 90° to the fence the whole time. In the end I returned it.
Thankyou for the info, good to know. I have also been looking at the Makita LS1219L with its side slide rails, meaning it doesn't need that space behind the table like the Bosch. Glad to know about your problems with the Bosch. I wonder if the Makita has similar problems?
"Bosch makes good stuff." Apparently not, by your review. Having one of their it's-supposed-to-wash-dishes dishwashers, I'd say at this point they're coasting on reputation, not the quality they used to put out.
You will love this saw,I've had mine for about 5 years now,I was really surprised on how true and accurate it was out of the box didn't have to adjust a single thing it is well worth the extra money for sure
I bought a Delta Cruzer 10". Similar system. What is really innovative about the Delta is that instead of a laser to show your cut, it uses an led to cast a shadow from the blade onto the works surface. Friggin brilliant. Works really well.
Your enthusiasm is always the best part. You have a super wholesome little-kid type of excitement about new toys, and it's contagious! :) Thanks for another great video!
I bought this when it first landed several years ago - I had researched it before it became available. I agree with the comments on the questionable accuracy of 'square'. I'm not into finish carpentry or cabinet making yet, so the accuracy has been acceptable for me to date. I am hoping the square can be adjusted when it needs to be more accurate. Otherwise, I love the saw. I would definitely buy this again for my needs. It is a beast to move around, so I abandoned that notion and picked up the Milwaukee M18 cordless 10" mitre saw for my portable chopper.....it too is awesome for its application!
Great review. I sold my 12” sliding compound miter for the same reason…..it was just too long and took up so much space. I’d seen this saw several years ago and knew the minute I saw it it was an ingenious design and I’d have to have it. Right out of the box all the settings were spot on. It is indeed the smoothest saw I’ve ever used. It is heavy but I’ve come to appreciate the weight as it feels like it’s bolted the the bench. The only drawback I’ve experienced is the dust collection, it’s terrible. In fact it’s the worst I’ve ever used. Other than that I love it.
our crew went through 1 rail saw a year because of rail deterioration.has paid for its self as we are into our 4th year with no problems at all.yes its heavey and costs more but the durability has proven well worth it many times over
This has been at the top of my list for awhile. I agree that the arms are a very important innovation. It finally went on a substantial sale at Lowes for just one day and now it's my first miter saw for my modest (very small) shop. Can't wait to break it in. For the regular price it should also come with an LED cutline, even if that's just a nicety, but all that is forgotten when you feel the smooth action of the axial glide. Thank you for your videos.
I have the 10 inch Bosch and it is awesome. I don’t get the complaints about the dust suction: some people think it is superior, some inferior, and my experience is just about in the middle. I.e., it is ok and no better than other saws. I agree with you that the only negative is the weight. Even the 10” is a beast! But that means, to me at least, that it is built to last. Great acquisition and review! 👍
We have one at work. We don’t do any mite ring so my fave feature is that it is easy to find the mark on the board wherever you’ve put it by raising the blade then setting it down at the spot. Also like the blade brake.
I love my Bosch 12" glide mitre. Very accurate and simple to square up the first time. If I am cutting angles I put my square on the blade to confirm 90 degrees when I put it back. There is just a tiny bit of play on the 90 detent but that really only comes into play if you are cutting boards wider than 10" so square it up and tighten down the front handle. I think all mitres suck for dust collection but the little bag does a pretty good job. I didn't bother hooking it to my dust system and just dump the bag when it gets full. I am very happy with this saw!
just got this Transformer terminator real cool saw, at seasonal sale price just 599 CAD, and rush here to see what you will say. Man! You are by far the most handsome, innovative and instructive carpenter on youtube!
I had a really cheap miter saw for over a decade and just took it outside the garage to break down stuff. I then moved up to a 12-inch saw when I did a new crown in our home and it was fine. I kept it on a tough-built rolling stand and it was great for the time. Now, I am back doing more crowns on a remodel and I picked up the 12-inch glide after looking at all kinds of videos about miter saws. I was a bit apprehensive since I had read about deflection of the blade when extended and also that once you beveled the saw it was no longer square and had to be adjusted. To be fair, I have only used it a few times since purchase and it has performed great. My saw was square and dead on right out of the box and I have not noticed any deflection in normal use. I did get a really good blade for it and so far, it is the best investment for my garage shop second only to my Grizzly Table Saw.
The rear protruding rail issue is addressed nicely by the Hitachi (Now Metabo) saws where the motor is forward, similar to Kapex. I love mine and the cuts are "straight as rails".
I have the Bosch saw and you forgot perhaps the biggest drawback: the dust collection is terrible. I have mine built into a shroud, but sawdust goes everywhere. I've also seen lots of people online complaining about squareness. After adjustment mine is not too bad, but I really want to upgrade to a Festool Kapex at some point.
Ive had one for about 6 months now,...yes its a heavy s.o.b to lug on n off jobsites daily,...but its repeat accuracy and its well thought out ergonomics make my day go alot smoother,...i do custom trim in swfl... I wont give mine up....
I bought this saw in the fall of 2020 and it is the best saw that I have ever owned and you are right, this saw is a beast and it’s heavy so I purchased that Bosch T4B mitre saw stand and it is amazing.
This was first big tool purchase and still my favorite tool in the shop. I totally agree with folks who say a miter saw is not absolutely necessary and table saws are more versatile, but man it makes things nicer.
@Only Memories Go With. Nothing Else. I have never owned a RAS, and a lot of folks say they are dangerous, but man they look handy. Especially when you can put a dado stack in them.
I have that Bosch miter saw with the gravity stand, which makes moving the saw a breeze. I also made a box around the saw and attached to the stand for dust collection with 2x 4" ports to my dust collector. I capture much more dust now than hooking my shop vac to the dust port that came with the saw and I don't get saw dust on anything behind the saw anymore. I can't collapse the stand anymore with the dust box but I can still wheel it around. I also attached 3" high multi-tracks to the fence with a stop on both ends of the multi-track and can add additional lengths of multi-track so I can use the stops for longer boards. I have the multi-tracks supported to the sides of the dust box because I don't want to risk cracking the aluminum Bosch fence mount. The multi-tracks with extensions and stops comes in handy when making window and door frame stiles for accuracy repeatability. One thing to note: If you transport the Bosch saw from job sites, make sure you secure the motor/saw blade assembly so it can't move around during transportation with straps. My saw got so out of whack that I couldn't square it up perfectly. I just bought another one which was square out of the box and if you have a Menards in your area, it goes for around $578 during their 11% rebate sale.
A woodshop I worked at has the same bosch miter saw and I love using it! Delta has a similar system and Makita has the rail forward design that will save you backspace too.
Delta makes one as well. I ended up going with the Delta due to the shadow line and the bevel controls being on the front and side as opposed to the rear of the Bosch (mine went on a miter cabinet with the back part up against the wall). Both are very good saws though, butter smooth movement.
@@michaelkaplan2190 I replaced the blade right out of the box with an 80T Frued and fine tuned squaring everything up, cuts like butter and hits the line dead on every time.
I'm in the same boat and try to decide on the two, I want the matching stand so the bosvh ends up being quite of bit more, just not sure If it's worth it
I, literally, just got my first miter saw. It's still sitting on the kitchen counter because I wasn't prepared for it to be so big; need to make room in the garage. I'm just a DIYer, so I don't regret my purchase even after this video solely due to price. But still I love this video because I'm such a novice, this helps me know what to look for when I get new "toys" in the future. Right now I'm relying on TH-cam and a Home Depot employee that has been helping (in store) with my projects for almost a year now.
@@ElCidPhysics90I had the same thought, but plan on building a new fence and shed and thought what a pain that would be without a miter saw. Saving the table saw for Black Friday as the miter will get me through till then for my planned projects.
12 inch model - definitely a shop saw , very heavy , especially for us older people . I have gotten really great results from mine out of the box with no adjustments . However , I was really happy with my 30 year old Hitachi 8 1/2 inch till it died on site - and that had met all my needs till then . The Bosch for building , general carpentry - perfect , cut capacity probably overkill for most people , for extreme fine detail I think I would go for something else - the Kapex or the newer cordless Bosch . Must say I do love the newer Bosch tools overall .
After watching this I too had to have this saw. I have a basement work shop and have limited space for years I have used a Kobalt 10in sliding saw. And I have the bruises to show for it. I can't remember how many time I banged it the saw. I purchased the 10 in model because I am a hobbyist not a production shop. But life is mor enjoyable in my shop now. Thanks for a great review
I've been a carpenter for 50years, and I've got the Bosch, but you need a fork lift to move the thing around! I still use my makita (old) for the job site saw. It is a great saw though.
Don't do it, I have this saw. It's not accurate. Just get a normal rail slide. The glide mechanism isn't rigid so the whole saw head flexes and moves when you cut.
I have this saw, and love it... for the same reason, so smooth... only thing I noticed is when reaching across to do a lengthy cut and I have to flip the board over to finish the cut.. there's a small amount of deflection I find happening, could be my saw specifically, maybe something needs to get adjusted to ensure 100% squareness... but something to watch out for... I usually give myself a little room to play with and shave off as needed to get a "mostly" straight, 90 degree cut...
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I was given a Dewalt 12” sliding when my uncle retired which still works fine so I can’t justify buying a new one, but ever since I tried one at the hardware stores couple years ago I’ve wanted one so badly
@@TheHonestCarpenter It does the job great but man that Bosch is an upgrade! The smoothness is what got me the most too. Can’t wait to see some vids with it
Thanks for showing the Bosch Saw. Like you, I also want to get this chop saw but honestly I would like to find a store that has one on display so I can feel what it's like. Online prices are great but sometimes you just want to hold it in your hand.
I still have my Dewalt dw708 I bought it about 25 years ago I don’t need a new one I like to get the Dewalt flexvolt miter saw but I am waiting to see if they are going to upgrade it. I did buy the Ridgid cordless 7-1/4 miter saw love it and it only weighs around 25 pounds. That saw is a pleasure to take from job to job.
I have had mine for several years now and love it. I have been able to get an even wider cut by using a Jimmy Diresta trick of lifting the side closest to you up, probably not recommended or all that safe, rather than flipping the piece wing cut over and trying to line it up. Dust collection kind of sucks on it and not in a good way but that’s not great on most mitersaws anyway.
Glad I found your video. I'm considering transferring from a DW708 for all the same reasons as you. My mainly stationary workshop setup mitre station comes out really far from the wall. The Bosch will let me reclaim about 200mm (8").
As a retired cabinet maker, I have to ask - what happened to radial arm saws? Next to table saws, they were the primary saws in a small shop. The standard minimum cross cut was 25". They're great for wide cross cuts, if that's what you're looking for. Difficult for miter and compound cuts though.
Looks like a great saw, and I'm sure the price reflects that. I used to use my chop saw constantly, but lately I'm using the table saw with a mini-sled. The reason? Dust collection. That is the Achilles heel of chop saws.
Bought mine years ago with the T4B gravity rise stand. Hands down one of my best purchases. Plenty of competition out there now. Delta makes one with a very similar design, but the articulating arms are not overlapped. I look forward to hearing how you like it on a long term basis.
I’ve owned one of these for 7 years now. I’ve also made the plunge and use a Forrester 100 tooth blade. If you are a serious trim carpenter, there is nothing better. From finger jointed pine trim to black walnut this combo cuts like silk without splinters at any angle. Just write the check and enjoy. One correction sorry it is a 90 tooth blade. The Chopmaster Signature blade. I have sent it back to Forrester to be sharpened once and it came back as good as new.
@@TheHonestCarpenter I've only had my Mikta a couple months but it's very nice...and I'm sure the Bosch would have made me just as happy. Honestly even for $700, it stunning you can buy either saw for that price.
It is I have had one for about 5 years now. I got it on sale as a display unit. I got it for about 50% of retail and got a free blade with it. The saw is a real pleasure to run, it is very smooth and stays true very well.
I have this saw and it’s in a home workshop environment mounted into a mitre saw station. Can you please do a tune up vid showing how you calibrate it it’s hard to find good ones out there there are a few I’ve managed to find but not many and want to know if there’s a better or different way to do it then I’ve been struggling with. The saw is great but I disagree that it’s as good as the festool that other comments have mentioned. There is a couple of other draw backs you didn’t mention that people might be interested in: 1. It’s an absolute pig at dust collection, all mitre saws are bad but this one in particular hence why there are so many videos on improving it. 2. The trenching feature is unreliable the glide action is awesome and smooth but it’s “springy” making consistent grove cuts difficult. 3. Your comments about being able to run it run up to the wall is correct and the reason I bought the saw. But for some stupid reason they put all the adjustment and calibration bolts in the back meaning that you can’t recalibrate the saw in situ and the saw is heavy. Blade angle adjustment is also only positive in one direction which is crusting with how heavy the motor is. The saw cuts great and it’s got a nice smooth action but Bosch could really make a few simple changes to really upgrade this saw.
I've had one of these for years (and I have no idea where the color on Amazon comes from, but mine is a darker "Bosch" teal). I don't know how, but I had another GC use my Bosch on a job site to do a compound-mitre, and he was able to cut off and inch of the sliding backstop. No one knew until I was cleaning up art the end of the day. BTW, this is a really "clean" saw too, the dust bag actually catches like 85-90% of the dust (until it gets full). Also, another thing that drives me nuts, no detent for ZERO degrees vertical.
I've wanted one of those for a long time, but because of the weight, it's more suited to workshop applications with semi permanent location. (Which is the main purpose of that system, so it can be placed against a wall). I saw some test done of them a few years ago and they found that their glide system was more stable with less wiggle that the regular rail system. I have a 10" DW slider, which they don't make anymore (except for the cordless). If I ever have to replace it, the 10" Bosch glider is my top choice.
The Bosch miter saw is very smooth, and like the zero clearance gliding action. But yeah; it’s a beast of a saw to “ move around” in a daily basis; definitely would keep in one place 👍🏻
I just have a small 10" chop saw. I can't cut boards wider than 7". I use it mostly for cutting 2x4's. Maybe one day I could move up my game. Enjoy your new Bosch.
With a new space, a new tool is nice to go with it also. Sealed bearings should keep things smooth. I hope your knee is doing better sense your surgery, and back working in your new town
Yea was going to mention this - I don't own either the Delta or the Bosch, but both share a similar mechanism. 731 Woodworks did a video about the Delta.
I avoided sliding miter saws because of that depth requirement and a couple i had used that had damaged 'slides' or bearings, but the Bosche was just too pricey and heavy. IIRC it was like $800 at the time and I did not want to be tossing it in my truck. Nice to see it a little cheaper but still pricey for a miter saw.
Looks amazing! I’ll probably upgrade to that in the future if funds allow, but for now looking for ideas for a 12” slider saw setup that allows it to be stowed away more compactly when not in use. Does anyone have any tips?
Hey Ethan I am putting together my kit here but started with my dads. I have a Makita, ( turns out a chop saw ) and an ancient table saw in a stand. I have only used the table saw and I don’t care for it. It feels unsafe. So I trust your opinion and here’s what I’m working with: I currently live in a condo and figure if I can get a decent set up in this place, anything will be an improvement. I’m thinking either this saw maybe the smaller one, and a Makita router full kit to do drawers and trim etc. I don’t have a problem having the guys at Home Depot do my longer cuts on plywood etc. is there any light you can shed on this? I would like to get the Makita rolling mitre saw table thingy so I can keep this in the coat closet. I have to take all my tools outside to build anything because I can’t get dust in my sewing machines. I saw your dust collecting video just now and appreciate that to use in a pinch. It’s a weird set up for now, but I’m pimping this place out and going to make a bomb of money off it in the near future. Or just stay if I can get a saw etc I can keep in the coat closet or the laundry nook. Haha. Too many shoes in my bedroom closet😉I’m a weirdo I know, but I have to build stuff or I’m kind lost. Oh and sewing is just as bad. It’s amazing pulling it all together, but I’m pretty cramped in here at the moment. I’ll be starting my YT channel pretty soon and I’ll keep you posted if I share any of your advice/ideas (as well I’m sure you would like to add sewing to your list of talents)and I’ll buy this bad boy off your link, ok? Thanks for all your incredibly helpful info! Truly enhanced so much.
Just a heads up for anyone looking for a compact design like this one on the “cheap”. Ridgid has one with the same design and I just got mine on sale for $399 new at Home Depot. Even comes with a shadow light which the Bosch does not
I have a Hitachi 12" dual bevel, it also needs little room behind it. It has slides but the way they are mounter there are not behind the saw. Bosch has great equipment too I love the job site portable saw.
Nice. I have had one for two years. Its great mounted in the cube van. The knuckle system takes some getting used to. Im not even sure why but it does. I find myself using my ridged 12" slide just out of habit 😁. Good luck to you
Great review. I recently bought a Dewalt DWS780 and love it. Been doing some projects around the house and finally ready to build a new permanent workbench around it. (Similar to the way you’ve set yours up) Any tips or guides on best practices when building one?
I did a 2x4 build for my last miter table, Christopher. But this time, I may go all plywood-more like an extended base cabinet. Saves even more space for storage underneath!
Thanks for the rundown on the saw. I was concerned that the joints would be sloppy, but you indicated it's solid. BTW, these are $50 off this week at HD, Amazon, and Lowe's. I suspect it's related to a Veteran's Day Sale.
Thanks Kevin! I haven’t had trouble with slop in the motion. Only issue I’ve had is the trigger will hang a second after release-I think it’s related to the slide safety. But not too bad!
Not gonna lie, was in the market for a miter saw myself and you got me sold. I don't have a lot of space in my workshop and this is a game changer for me! Great timing my man and I hope the people at Bosch reach out to you. Another great vid sir.
Thank you, Eunhyuek! I reeeally could have used this in my last shop. Every inch mattered in there-carving back a whole foot would have changed my whole layout. Thanks for watching, work safe!
No way I can justify the cost of this saw for my occasional hobby use. ...But I bought it anyway! I absolutely love it and look for excuses to use it.
Haha same
Thought I was alone.
Suddenly, every problem became a compound miter cut, ha-ha!
#metoo
That's right. Be a man! Lol 🤣
I got mine about 8-9 years ago. Still going strong despite the mileage. A few tips for using yours in a shop setting. True the base and fence, there is a phenomenal video on this subject by the building guru. Make your own zero clearance throat for faster cut line ups and no splinter cuts. Make your own auxiliary fence as well, same reasons as the throat as well as larger crown capacity. There are a few things I’d change about mine but the biggest would be a gear driven bevel adjustment, and that’s only because I build geometrical art shelving. So say if the shelves are hexagonal, getting the bevel perfect can take me over an hour with the play in the mechanism. That being said, all saws have their quirks, I prefer the Bosch’s quirks over all the others quirks. Hope yours lasts as long as mine.
Thanks Sawdust! All good advice. I haven’t even had a chance to check cuts with my squares yet-I’m wondering how much dialing in I have to do. Thanks for the video recommendation!
I have the Bosch 5312 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw that I purchased in 2012, I love my saw! It's a beast! Yes the sliders take lots of space, but it is worth it. I saw a TH-camr (sorry, I don't recall who it was) put the saw on heavy duty drawer slides so when he uses the saw he doesn't have to move the bench, or accommodate for the long slides. I still haven't done it, but it is on my To-do list. Congratulations on your new saw!
I've used other (10" saws) previously and was pretty surprised with the speed and cutting ability of this Dewalt saw.I have bolted mine to a table to minimize movement which I highly recommend.This is a Great saw th-cam.com/users/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe with a light to see your cutting line (not a laser line).I'd recommend this saw fro anyone looking to upgrade from a 10" miter saw.
I’ve got one myself. Absolutely amazing saw. I bought it because of the minimal back space required...and it’s incredibly accurate!
Sounds like you had a pretty special and intimate relationship with this saw and that buying it was almost comparable to the birth of a loved one.
Yes
Someday! I bought my Dewalt miter saw as one of my first power tools but looking back I wish I knew about this saw. Thanks for making me envious.
I lived on dewalts for 20 years, Dude-I’ll probably still keep my 708!
@@TheHonestCarpenter BTW, I've been watching your videos for sometime now and have been quite impressed with your presentation. Since I make videos too I know how challenging it can be to be both knowledgable, authentic, and economic with your words. I'm curious if you script your videos or just shoot from the cuff? Either way you are quite good at what you do.
Impressive it looks like something on an assembly line at the ford plant.
Robosaw!
It really does, Fletcher! I just keep staring at it 😆
The Ryobi AC 2000w has an equally small foot print but takes a different approach.
www.homebase.co.uk/ryobi-ac-2000w-10-sliding-mitre-saw/12845481.html
I replaced my previous Bosch 12” slider with this saw; talk about buttery smooth! I love mine.
Great respect for your work and point of view. I love your videos. I wish you good luck cutting straight on the glide system, not to mention miters. Never square . I bought the MSD12 and was frustrated with calibration, which never worked. I relied on my older experiences with German Bosch but I was proven wrong with terrible quality control since the manufatuing left Germany. I was so much in need for workshop space but I went for the Dewalt 780 and never regretted it. I happily returned the Bosch and never again.
I'm finding the same with other Bosch products, and other manufacturers, like Coleman's, LLBean, etc., their imported products are a drop in quality. While no drop in their prices...
I have this saw, I bought it about 7 years ago.
Good points: space saving in the back, capacity of cut.
Bad points or I should say do not buy it points: saw is inaccurate when I use it gliding: always out of square at the front of the cut by way too much ( almost a 1/16 at full capacity). When I try to adjust it to square it will automatically be off square at the other end. There's probably a fault at the arm mechanism. I am sure of this because when the head is locked in chop position without gliding the head it will perform square cuts, then open the glide and cut a wider piece and bingo, same fault at the front of the cut.
Other negative: the fence are way too floppy. Not good when cutting a board standing against the fence ( say like baseboard), it'll through you off square even when trying to control my grip.
Next negative: adjustments are a pain: square to table adjustments are in the back of the arm towards the bottom where you can barely fit the tools to do it, tighten the Allen ranch too quick and you moved your setting, do it again, and again and again.
Adjusting the fences square to the table is not possible, it's a tightening mechanism that supposed to hold fences square when you lock them.
Next: the 15 amps power doesn't seem to be there. I still have my old Hitachi 10" a $250 range saw at the time I got it: it'll go through anything you put under the blade like a hot knife through butter. Hard wood, wet 2x lumber... This Bosch doesn't come even close to it for power. I sometimes use both on the same job and while going from one saw to the other repeatedly the difference is REALLY striking.
Next : there are definitely not enough stops at the bevel head tilt: at this price range they should have these for when you do repetitive work so your parts come axactly at the same angle.
I hesitated a long time between this and the comparable DeWalt. I've used many DeWalt saws with my friends. They're robust, easy to adjust and trustworthy. I'm biting my fingers now.
Will probably sell it and get a DeWalt 780
Very informative, thanks!
Maybe the new one is better ? I note that the saw he is showing off has a different trigger switch than my 10". I found the following review to be more accurate for at least my 2 year old 10" model - bit of a donkey. Do you get a lot of kickback on yours when you start it up? th-cam.com/video/WJiyEDeYS4Q/w-d-xo.html
@@walnutcontractors5661 yes I do get lot of kick back when I start it.
@@walnutcontractors5661 yes hopefully they've improved it. Mine might have been a really bad one, I don't know? I didn't even mention that the right hand fence was off square to the table. I had to buy a new one. That was right at the start of using this saw. It's really my fault to not have returned it when the delays for returning were still good....
I have the dewalt 780 for about 3 years now i squared it when i first bought it havent touched it since and ive used it almost non stop since i bought it it still runs like the day i bought it
Not seen this saw before, but I went for the Makita for similar reasons. It does have the rails, but the saw slides on the rails which are fixed in the base, rather than being fixed on the rails and the rails sliding in the base like the DeWalt. It also has a rotary lock for the tilt right at the front near the handle so again no reaching round the back. The LS1219L seems to be the similar size. I actually got the smaller 10" version the LS1019L so I can put it in the van single handed.
I loved the idea of this. Bosch makes good stuff. I had a problem with the saw not cutting square. I went through hours of adjustment. I mean hours and hours. Ultimately, while the blade was 90° square to the fence, the arm mechanism does not move completely perpendicular to the fence. It translates slightly, say 3° off dead center. When fully extended, the blade would still be 90° to the fence, but 3/32" or so to the right of of where it began. The net effect was a board wasn't cut square. If you can picture it, the blade should travel away from the fence like this: | but it traveled like this: \ even if the blade itself was 90° to the fence the whole time. In the end I returned it.
Nathan, exactly the same problem I had...except I didn't return it on time, I be learned my lesson
Thankyou for the info, good to know. I have also been looking at the Makita LS1219L with its side slide rails, meaning it doesn't need that space behind the table like the Bosch. Glad to know about your problems with the Bosch. I wonder if the Makita has similar problems?
@@lamartya.4042 I rented a Makita (on rails) for a project, and loved it. I aspire to having enough projects to buy it.
"Bosch makes good stuff." Apparently not, by your review. Having one of their it's-supposed-to-wash-dishes dishwashers, I'd say at this point they're coasting on reputation, not the quality they used to put out.
You will love this saw,I've had mine for about 5 years now,I was really surprised on how true and accurate it was out of the box didn't have to adjust a single thing it is well worth the extra money for sure
I bought a Delta Cruzer 10". Similar system. What is really innovative about the Delta is that instead of a laser to show your cut, it uses an led to cast a shadow from the blade onto the works surface. Friggin brilliant. Works really well.
Your enthusiasm is always the best part. You have a super wholesome little-kid type of excitement about new toys, and it's contagious! :) Thanks for another great video!
I bought this when it first landed several years ago - I had researched it before it became available. I agree with the comments on the questionable accuracy of 'square'. I'm not into finish carpentry or cabinet making yet, so the accuracy has been acceptable for me to date. I am hoping the square can be adjusted when it needs to be more accurate. Otherwise, I love the saw. I would definitely buy this again for my needs.
It is a beast to move around, so I abandoned that notion and picked up the Milwaukee M18 cordless 10" mitre saw for my portable chopper.....it too is awesome for its application!
Basically a very expensive piece of junk then? I was considering it but if it isn't accurate then it's of no use whatsoever!
@@prestonian1066I’m not saying it’s inaccurate. I just haven’t taken the time to adjust it to zero it out. It’s an amazing saw.
Great review. I sold my 12” sliding compound miter for the same reason…..it was just too long and took up so much space. I’d seen this saw several years ago and knew the minute I saw it it was an ingenious design and I’d have to have it. Right out of the box all the settings were spot on. It is indeed the smoothest saw I’ve ever used. It is heavy but I’ve come to appreciate the weight as it feels like it’s bolted the the bench. The only drawback I’ve experienced is the dust collection, it’s terrible. In fact it’s the worst I’ve ever used. Other than that I love it.
I’ve always operated under the notion that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Hopefully someone at Bosch sees this and corrects their ball-dropping!!
That’s what I’m hoping, Monkey. Always worth a shot 😁
@@TheHonestCarpenter Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomm
Yeah how entitled.
@@TheHonestCarpenter If you get the free one I will take the paid one!
our crew went through 1 rail saw a year because of rail deterioration.has paid for its self as we are into our 4th year with no
problems at all.yes its heavey and costs more but the durability has proven well worth it many times over
This has been at the top of my list for awhile. I agree that the arms are a very important innovation. It finally went on a substantial sale at Lowes for just one day and now it's my first miter saw for my modest (very small) shop. Can't wait to break it in. For the regular price it should also come with an LED cutline, even if that's just a nicety, but all that is forgotten when you feel the smooth action of the axial glide. Thank you for your videos.
I love getting new, cool tools. I feel your joy.
I have the 10 inch Bosch and it is awesome. I don’t get the complaints about the dust suction: some people think it is superior, some inferior, and my experience is just about in the middle. I.e., it is ok and no better than other saws. I agree with you that the only negative is the weight. Even the 10” is a beast! But that means, to me at least, that it is built to last. Great acquisition and review! 👍
We have one at work. We don’t do any mite ring so my fave feature is that it is easy to find the mark on the board wherever you’ve put it by raising the blade then setting it down at the spot. Also like the blade brake.
I love my Bosch 12" glide mitre. Very accurate and simple to square up the first time. If I am cutting angles I put my square on the blade to confirm 90 degrees when I put it back. There is just a tiny bit of play on the 90 detent but that really only comes into play if you are cutting boards wider than 10" so square it up and tighten down the front handle. I think all mitres suck for dust collection but the little bag does a pretty good job. I didn't bother hooking it to my dust system and just dump the bag when it gets full. I am very happy with this saw!
just got this Transformer terminator real cool saw, at seasonal sale price just 599 CAD, and rush here to see what you will say. Man! You are by far the most handsome, innovative and instructive carpenter on youtube!
I had a really cheap miter saw for over a decade and just took it outside the garage to break down stuff. I then moved up to a 12-inch saw when I did a new crown in our home and it was fine. I kept it on a tough-built rolling stand and it was great for the time. Now, I am back doing more crowns on a remodel and I picked up the 12-inch glide after looking at all kinds of videos about miter saws. I was a bit apprehensive since I had read about deflection of the blade when extended and also that once you beveled the saw it was no longer square and had to be adjusted. To be fair, I have only used it a few times since purchase and it has performed great. My saw was square and dead on right out of the box and I have not noticed any deflection in normal use. I did get a really good blade for it and so far, it is the best investment for my garage shop second only to my Grizzly Table Saw.
That’s been my experience, Kevin! My blade was slightly deflected, but a simple realignment took care of it. Worked great ever since 🙂
The rear protruding rail issue is addressed nicely by the Hitachi (Now Metabo) saws where the motor is forward, similar to Kapex. I love mine and the cuts are "straight as rails".
I have the Bosch saw and you forgot perhaps the biggest drawback: the dust collection is terrible. I have mine built into a shroud, but sawdust goes everywhere. I've also seen lots of people online complaining about squareness. After adjustment mine is not too bad, but I really want to upgrade to a Festool Kapex at some point.
Exactly how I feel .
Best saw i ever bought..have built 100s of outdoor furniture with it...accurrate and smooth
Ive had one for about 6 months now,...yes its a heavy s.o.b to lug on n off jobsites daily,...but its repeat accuracy and its well thought out ergonomics make my day go alot smoother,...i do custom trim in swfl...
I wont give mine up....
I bought this saw in the fall of 2020 and it is the best saw that I have ever owned and you are right, this saw is a beast and it’s heavy so I purchased that Bosch T4B mitre saw stand and it is amazing.
This was first big tool purchase and still my favorite tool in the shop. I totally agree with folks who say a miter saw is not absolutely necessary and table saws are more versatile, but man it makes things nicer.
@Only Memories Go With. Nothing Else. I have never owned a RAS, and a lot of folks say they are dangerous, but man they look handy. Especially when you can put a dado stack in them.
@@Dustinplays4keeps yes.
a good old radial arm is a must have if you are manufacturing cabinetry with dado rather than pocket holes.
I have that Bosch miter saw with the gravity stand, which makes moving the saw a breeze. I also made a box around the saw and attached to the stand for dust collection with 2x 4" ports to my dust collector. I capture much more dust now than hooking my shop vac to the dust port that came with the saw and I don't get saw dust on anything behind the saw anymore. I can't collapse the stand anymore with the dust box but I can still wheel it around. I also attached 3" high multi-tracks to the fence with a stop on both ends of the multi-track and can add additional lengths of multi-track so I can use the stops for longer boards. I have the multi-tracks supported to the sides of the dust box because I don't want to risk cracking the aluminum Bosch fence mount. The multi-tracks with extensions and stops comes in handy when making window and door frame stiles for accuracy repeatability.
One thing to note: If you transport the Bosch saw from job sites, make sure you secure the motor/saw blade assembly so it can't move around during transportation with straps. My saw got so out of whack that I couldn't square it up perfectly. I just bought another one which was square out of the box and if you have a Menards in your area, it goes for around $578 during their 11% rebate sale.
A woodshop I worked at has the same bosch miter saw and I love using it! Delta has a similar system and Makita has the rail forward design that will save you backspace too.
I have a 1963 Rockwell Delta radial arm saw - works just like this - or almost!!!! Looks like history repeats itself!
I love my gcm. Just a little tuning and now it's perfect
Delta makes one as well. I ended up going with the Delta due to the shadow line and the bevel controls being on the front and side as opposed to the rear of the Bosch (mine went on a miter cabinet with the back part up against the wall). Both are very good saws though, butter smooth movement.
I've also had the Delta for several years and been quite happy with it.
Would love to see a head-to-head between the two. How’s the sliding accuracy on yours?
@@michaelkaplan2190 I replaced the blade right out of the box with an 80T Frued and fine tuned squaring everything up, cuts like butter and hits the line dead on every time.
@@scottedwards3703 Thanks, Scott. I’ve looked at both. Great to get feedback on the Delta
I'm in the same boat and try to decide on the two, I want the matching stand so the bosvh ends up being quite of bit more, just not sure If it's worth it
I, literally, just got my first miter saw. It's still sitting on the kitchen counter because I wasn't prepared for it to be so big; need to make room in the garage. I'm just a DIYer, so I don't regret my purchase even after this video solely due to price. But still I love this video because I'm such a novice, this helps me know what to look for when I get new "toys" in the future. Right now I'm relying on TH-cam and a Home Depot employee that has been helping (in store) with my projects for almost a year now.
Got mine today too! My home depot is the worst, but I'm proud of my saw still sitting in the sealed box. Good luck with your projects and be safe!
I bought a new mitre saw in February. I REALLY liked it UNTIL I SAW THIS!!!
I went with the Delta Cruzer and have been very happy with it. I like the light they use to show your cut line.
Literally just saw this at Lowe’s and thought wow, this feels so smooth
I did that yesterday at Lowe’s! lol
Buying one the next time it is on sale.
@@nickcase2635 ha! Nice. I haven’t decided if I’m buying a new miter saw or table saw and utilize sleds more?
@@ElCidPhysics90I had the same thought, but plan on building a new fence and shed and thought what a pain that would be without a miter saw.
Saving the table saw for Black Friday as the miter will get me through till then for my planned projects.
WOW thats an awesome innovation. Thank you for sharing!
12 inch model - definitely a shop saw , very heavy , especially for us older people . I have gotten really great results from mine out of the box with no adjustments . However , I was really happy with my 30 year old Hitachi 8 1/2 inch till it died on site - and that had met all my needs till then . The Bosch for building , general carpentry - perfect , cut capacity probably overkill for most people , for extreme fine detail I think I would go for something else - the Kapex or the newer cordless Bosch . Must say I do love the newer Bosch tools overall .
After watching this I too had to have this saw. I have a basement work shop and have limited space for years I have used a Kobalt 10in sliding saw. And I have the bruises to show for it. I can't remember how many time I banged it the saw. I purchased the 10 in model because I am a hobbyist not a production shop. But life is mor enjoyable in my shop now. Thanks for a great review
Thanks for sharing. I have the 12 inch model. Its great!
Good to hear, Stef!
I've been a carpenter for 50years, and I've got the Bosch, but you need a fork lift to move the thing around! I still use my makita (old) for the job site saw. It is a great saw though.
Thanks for the reviews. I also see many comments about accuracy issue that would make me turn and look for different one
I've had this saw saved on my Amazon wish list for two years now.
Every time I look at it I drool!
One day I will have saved up enough to buy it. 😁
I got mine on sale at menards. Keep your eyes peeled and you can sometimes find deals
Don't do it, I have this saw. It's not accurate. Just get a normal rail slide. The glide mechanism isn't rigid so the whole saw head flexes and moves when you cut.
After a few months of use, how is it holding up?
How's the accuracy?
I have this saw, and love it... for the same reason, so smooth... only thing I noticed is when reaching across to do a lengthy cut and I have to flip the board over to finish the cut.. there's a small amount of deflection I find happening, could be my saw specifically, maybe something needs to get adjusted to ensure 100% squareness... but something to watch out for... I usually give myself a little room to play with and shave off as needed to get a "mostly" straight, 90 degree cut...
"It costs a fortune".
_Festool has entered the chatroom._
Festool rep sitting quietly off to the side adjusting his exceedingly tiny horned rimmed spectacles and says:
“Zis amuses me. I do laughing.
For zat price, let me see...Oh yes!
We have zis charming little oscillating multitool.”
@@jamesmocharski4803 I thought you were joking for a minute. Their OSC18 multitool really does cost $600. 😮
😂😂😂 so true
only tools worth spending a fortune on are found in the Felder catalog.
That thing is beautiful and ingenious!
What a beast. Sometimes big and heavy is good and price gets forgotten about. The arm rails has sold me
I love mine. Paired with their awesome stand this saw is a beastly money maker!
I was given a Dewalt 12” sliding when my uncle retired which still works fine so I can’t justify buying a new one, but ever since I tried one at the hardware stores couple years ago I’ve wanted one so badly
That was me too for the last five years, Adam. But those dewalts really are great!
@@TheHonestCarpenter It does the job great but man that Bosch is an upgrade! The smoothness is what got me the most too. Can’t wait to see some vids with it
I actually just purchased this Bosch for my father's late birthday present (took forever to get here lol). He tried it out today and loves it.
Thanks for showing the Bosch Saw. Like you, I also want to get this chop saw but honestly I would like to find a store that has one on display so I can feel what it's like. Online prices are great but sometimes you just want to hold it in your hand.
I still have my Dewalt dw708 I bought it about 25 years ago I don’t need a new one I like to get the Dewalt flexvolt miter saw but I am waiting to see if they are going to upgrade it. I did buy the Ridgid cordless 7-1/4 miter saw love it and it only weighs around 25 pounds. That saw is a pleasure to take from job to job.
I have had mine for several years now and love it. I have been able to get an even wider cut by using a Jimmy Diresta trick of lifting the side closest to you up, probably not recommended or all that safe, rather than flipping the piece wing cut over and trying to line it up. Dust collection kind of sucks on it and not in a good way but that’s not great on most mitersaws anyway.
Very good presentation and very good innovation
Glad I found your video. I'm considering transferring from a DW708 for all the same reasons as you. My mainly stationary workshop setup mitre station comes out really far from the wall. The Bosch will let me reclaim about 200mm (8").
As a retired cabinet maker, I have to ask - what happened to radial arm saws? Next to table saws, they were the primary saws in a small shop. The standard minimum cross cut was 25". They're great for wide cross cuts, if that's what you're looking for. Difficult for miter and compound cuts though.
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Looks like a great saw, and I'm sure the price reflects that. I used to use my chop saw constantly, but lately I'm using the table saw with a mini-sled. The reason? Dust collection. That is the Achilles heel of chop saws.
that saw takes tool porn to a whole new level, and I just bought my dream DeWalt cordless chop saw, now I want that one with terminator parts ha ha !
Bought mine years ago with the T4B gravity rise stand. Hands down one of my best purchases. Plenty of competition out there now. Delta makes one with a very similar design, but the articulating arms are not overlapped. I look forward to hearing how you like it on a long term basis.
I’ve owned one of these for 7 years now. I’ve also made the plunge and use a Forrester 100 tooth blade. If you are a serious trim carpenter, there is nothing better. From finger jointed pine trim to black walnut this combo cuts like silk without splinters at any angle. Just write the check and enjoy.
One correction sorry it is a 90 tooth blade. The Chopmaster Signature blade. I have sent it back to Forrester to be sharpened once and it came back as good as new.
100 tooth blade! I’m sold.
I saw these blades in the store today thought "...why?" But now I know they are worth it!
Excellent analysis and perfect delivery.
Some slide rails are forward. Makita, Festool, Hitachi at the very least.
indeed, this video is inaccurate, his dewalt had a rear rail but most are front rail which eliminates this problem.
I’ve seen those, Yossi. Just never had the chance to use one!
@@TheHonestCarpenter
I have a tiny shop. So I want one as well. But there are very few 10" versions.
@@TheHonestCarpenter I've only had my Mikta a couple months but it's very nice...and I'm sure the Bosch would have made me just as happy. Honestly even for $700, it stunning you can buy either saw for that price.
I wish my rigid had the rails facing forward.
Great functional upgrade.
Looks like a great saw🔥
It is I have had one for about 5 years now. I got it on sale as a display unit. I got it for about 50% of retail and got a free blade with it. The saw is a real pleasure to run, it is very smooth and stays true very well.
I have this saw and it’s in a home workshop environment mounted into a mitre saw station.
Can you please do a tune up vid showing how you calibrate it it’s hard to find good ones out there there are a few I’ve managed to find but not many and want to know if there’s a better or different way to do it then I’ve been struggling with.
The saw is great but I disagree that it’s as good as the festool that other comments have mentioned.
There is a couple of other draw backs you didn’t mention that people might be interested in:
1. It’s an absolute pig at dust collection, all mitre saws are bad but this one in particular hence why there are so many videos on improving it.
2. The trenching feature is unreliable the glide action is awesome and smooth but it’s “springy” making consistent grove cuts difficult.
3. Your comments about being able to run it run up to the wall is correct and the reason I bought the saw. But for some stupid reason they put all the adjustment and calibration bolts in the back meaning that you can’t recalibrate the saw in situ and the saw is heavy. Blade angle adjustment is also only positive in one direction which is crusting with how heavy the motor is.
The saw cuts great and it’s got a nice smooth action but Bosch could really make a few simple changes to really upgrade this saw.
Good to still see a man showing off the new “toy”
@Satoshi Analysis indeed
@Satoshi Analysis noo tools are a mans toy
I've had one of these for years (and I have no idea where the color on Amazon comes from, but mine is a darker "Bosch" teal). I don't know how, but I had another GC use my Bosch on a job site to do a compound-mitre, and he was able to cut off and inch of the sliding backstop. No one knew until I was cleaning up art the end of the day. BTW, this is a really "clean" saw too, the dust bag actually catches like 85-90% of the dust (until it gets full). Also, another thing that drives me nuts, no detent for ZERO degrees vertical.
Splendid presentation and information as usual. Your integrity is so refreshing.
Now, that's a Beautiful saw.
I've wanted one of those for a long time, but because of the weight, it's more suited to workshop applications with semi permanent location. (Which is the main purpose of that system, so it can be placed against a wall). I saw some test done of them a few years ago and they found that their glide system was more stable with less wiggle that the regular rail system. I have a 10" DW slider, which they don't make anymore (except for the cordless). If I ever have to replace it, the 10" Bosch glider is my top choice.
The Bosch miter saw is very smooth, and like the zero clearance gliding action. But yeah; it’s a beast of a saw to “ move around” in a daily basis; definitely would keep in one place 👍🏻
I have that Bosch and it is great!
Awesome, CF! I’m pretty much sold from the start.
I'm salivating. That extra $200 is so worth it. This will replace radial arm saw soon. Thanks for the review.
Delta also makes one with glide arms with 14” cut capacity and light shadow cut guide
I just got one a couple weeks ago and I love it
I just have a small 10" chop saw. I can't cut boards wider than 7". I use it mostly for cutting 2x4's. Maybe one day I could move up my game. Enjoy your new Bosch.
That is a beautiful piece of equipment!
With a new space, a new tool is nice to go with it also. Sealed bearings should keep things smooth.
I hope your knee is doing better sense your surgery, and back working in your new town
Yeah, I was going to go with that saw. But I went with the Delta Cruzer which does the same but costs less.
I’ll have to check out the Cruzer, Summers. Any good new features?
Yea was going to mention this - I don't own either the Delta or the Bosch, but both share a similar mechanism. 731 Woodworks did a video about the Delta.
Yeah I’ve got the Cruzer. Has the led shadow light which is sweet. 10” version.
At least on Amazon, the 12" model appears to be even more expensive than the Bosch.
@@iamamish The one I saw on Amazon was $532. It's the 12" model.
I avoided sliding miter saws because of that depth requirement and a couple i had used that had damaged 'slides' or bearings, but the Bosche was just too pricey and heavy. IIRC it was like $800 at the time and I did not want to be tossing it in my truck. Nice to see it a little cheaper but still pricey for a miter saw.
I bought my Bosch when it first released. It was square and revolutionary. I dont baby this saw and it is still the best Ive ever owned
Looks amazing! I’ll probably upgrade to that in the future if funds allow, but for now looking for ideas for a 12” slider saw setup that allows it to be stowed away more compactly when not in use.
Does anyone have any tips?
Just bought this one but with cordless biturbo technology, it is insanely good!
Powerful saw. Gotta love an upgrade.
Very cool glide system
Hey Ethan I am putting together my kit here but started with my dads. I have a Makita, ( turns out a chop saw ) and an ancient table saw in a stand. I have only used the table saw and I don’t care for it. It feels unsafe. So I trust your opinion and here’s what I’m working with: I currently live in a condo and figure if I can get a decent set up in this place, anything will be an improvement. I’m thinking either this saw maybe the smaller one, and a Makita router full kit to do drawers and trim etc. I don’t have a problem having the guys at Home Depot do my longer cuts on plywood etc. is there any light you can shed on this? I would like to get the Makita rolling mitre saw table thingy so I can keep this in the coat closet. I have to take all my tools outside to build anything because I can’t get dust in my sewing machines. I saw your dust collecting video just now and appreciate that to use in a pinch. It’s a weird set up for now, but I’m pimping this place out and going to make a bomb of money off it in the near future. Or just stay if I can get a saw etc I can keep in the coat closet or the laundry nook. Haha. Too many shoes in my bedroom closet😉I’m a weirdo I know, but I have to build stuff or I’m kind lost. Oh and sewing is just as bad. It’s amazing pulling it all together, but I’m pretty cramped in here at the moment. I’ll be starting my YT channel pretty soon and I’ll keep you posted if I share any of your advice/ideas (as well I’m sure you would like to add sewing to your list of talents)and I’ll buy this bad boy off your link, ok? Thanks for all your incredibly helpful info! Truly enhanced so much.
Just a heads up for anyone looking for a compact design like this one on the “cheap”. Ridgid has one with the same design and I just got mine on sale for $399 new at Home Depot. Even comes with a shadow light which the Bosch does not
Ethan is as excited as a kid at Christmas
I have a Hitachi 12" dual bevel, it also needs little room behind it. It has slides but the way they are mounter there are not behind the saw. Bosch has great equipment too I love the job site portable saw.
I got a 10" last week, man is it smooth to operate.
Nice. I have had one for two years. Its great mounted in the cube van. The knuckle system takes some getting used to. Im not even sure why but it does. I find myself using my ridged 12" slide just out of habit 😁. Good luck to you
Super awesome! Now I want one.
Great review. I recently bought a Dewalt DWS780 and love it. Been doing some projects around the house and finally ready to build a new permanent workbench around it. (Similar to the way you’ve set yours up) Any tips or guides on best practices when building one?
I did a 2x4 build for my last miter table, Christopher. But this time, I may go all plywood-more like an extended base cabinet. Saves even more space for storage underneath!
@@TheHonestCarpenter Sounds like a video in the making to me. :)
Thanks for the rundown on the saw. I was concerned that the joints would be sloppy, but you indicated it's solid. BTW, these are $50 off this week at HD, Amazon, and Lowe's. I suspect it's related to a Veteran's Day Sale.
Thanks Kevin! I haven’t had trouble with slop in the motion. Only issue I’ve had is the trigger will hang a second after release-I think it’s related to the slide safety. But not too bad!
Not gonna lie, was in the market for a miter saw myself and you got me sold. I don't have a lot of space in my workshop and this is a game changer for me! Great timing my man and I hope the people at Bosch reach out to you. Another great vid sir.
Thank you, Eunhyuek! I reeeally could have used this in my last shop. Every inch mattered in there-carving back a whole foot would have changed my whole layout. Thanks for watching, work safe!