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Cuts are smooth & precise. The other saws had marginal dust collection (almost a joke).The stand will be a jobsite timesaver, as well as allowing me to fold up the mounted saw and roll it into a corner of my shop. Can't ask for better service.I am a Master Cabinetmaker & Woodworker in business for 40 years last week. Pneumatic tires will ease transport on all types of terrain. The saw needed minor adjustment on the bevel angle stop (less than one degree), all else was perfect. The others do not come close.
The Chopmaster blade is one of the best you will buy. For the precision I require, I will probably use it for quick cuts only. It is bigger than my old saw, but about half the weight. I closely examined the Dewalt, Milwalkee, Hitachi, and Makita saws as well, and I will tell you that the Bosch is by far the best of them. These two minor additions will prevent any "rash" to the frame. I have many pieces of Bosch equipment in my shop, some of which are 30 years old, and still going strong.
I don't like scratches, so I added some self adhering silicone bumpers to the foot of the stand to keep the metal off of the floor. I specialize in high end custom kitchens where I build all of the cabinetry in my own very well equipped shop, as well as perform complete installations. I am getting light reflection even on softwood ends, just to give you an idea on smoothness. It is a pretty quiet saw, and when connected to a shop vac, very little dust. I am happy to say, that I made great choices, and the purchase price could not be beat by any of the brick & morter establishments.KUDOS TO AMAZON & BOSCH.W Thesing,Master Cabinetmaker With hard maple & cherry, it's hard to feel any effort from the saw.Before making my final decision, I researched this purchase for a few weeks, read a lot of reviews, and spoke to several machinery dealers that I have purchased much bigger pieces of equipment from over many years. At the handle end, some small scrap pieces of PVC pipe will act as skids to make loading into the truck easier. Received all items July 8th from 3 different carriers.
The laser is hard to see in daylight, but I never had one before. Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser TrackingBosch T4B Gravity-Rise Miter Saw StandForrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12-Inch 80-tooth ATB Miter Saw Blade with 1-Inch ArborOrdered all items July 5th, Super Saver free shipping. Lots of engineering went into this piece of equipment, along with lots of nice features that I did not expect. The key is always let the blade do the work. I have yet to see any tearout on the back sides of my work. It is very easy to open & close, as well as extremely ridged & stable.
These tools replaced a 32 year old Makita saw, that was on its way out.The tools are outstanding thus far.Factory packing was far more than adequate, and everything arrived without a scratch. Without the vac, it is still very clean. Bosch even paired all of the nuts & bolts in their packaging. It is VERY WELL MADE, and was a breeze to assemble.
This is an outstanding saw, very easy to set up and make very accurate cuts. The saw is however very heavy. This is the third miter saw I have had, and it is the best one by far.
Anyhow, you've got to be kidding me about that DeWalt tool. Unless you're a "tough guy" (which everyone behind a keboard is) and you're into smashing your fingers, and don't care, then get the yellow and black piece of crap. So I went for a change. DeWalt is way over-rated. Don't believe the DeWalt nor the "cabinet maker" hype.
Had one for years, great saw, but I passed. Take a look at it yourself. And let's not forget that DeWalt was bought out by Black and Decker,(or their name was bought years ago by them) the apex of all power tools, right. In addition, the thin sheet metal safety under the knob that you lift with your finger. Unless they're a Pittsburgh Steelers fanatic.One more thing, I almost bought the Makita 12 inch single bevel. I suppose you cabinet makers who cut 90 degree angles over and over, more than any other angle, are the experts. If you want a quality saw, buy the Bosch.
Not so. The handle on it is awkward, and the guard, just like my old one, lame. Thirdly, you can tell by looking at this saw it is well made and highly engineered. The only downside I've found is its size. I sought out a lot of different miter saws, even listening to some on here rave about the DeWalt 12 inch double bevel miter saw, (I don't remember its model number, and don't care after seeing it in person). I looked at Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee (thought they were very pricey although I own several Milwaukee tools) Dewalt, Delta, Ridgid.
Not. Best one for the money. Oh yeah, it was missing the hex wrench and multi tool, but had those anyhow. But once I get the T4B, then I can wheel it anywhere, so no biggie. Uh-huh.
Secondly, the bevel is adjusted from the front of the saw, and is cake to set. They're clueless. Get the Bosch and thank me later. Right out of the box, it was calibrated perfectly, not that it has to be, as they give you instructions on how to calibrate it, but this is indicative of quality.
And thanks Amazon, right on time, and good price on it. I am not impressed that you are a cabinet maker. I know cabinet makers, and their angle of trade is 90 degress all day long. So spare me the bologna that the Bosch is sub-standard.When you remodel and deal with diverse angles and minute adjustments, like real carpenters, then you'll know the truth. I have been a carpenter most of my life, and have had a wide range of tools. It looks cheap because it is. Very nice saw. There is no one in his or her right mind that, side by side, would choose the DeWalt over the Bosch.
When you do this all day, ease matters. The base is very difficult to turn, and I tried it at several stores, then the knob is so close to the base when you go to 45 degrees right or left, or any degree beyond, you have to watch smashing your fingers on that hard turning table. Yeah, a few others once in a while. What a joke. First, the Bosch is easy to set on any angle. Yeah, right. It cuts smoothly and accurately, and some on here have said it's loose and inaccurate.
I tried to hold the blade guard up while I finished one last cut, and the blade guard came down quickly, the blade caught it and shattered the whole deal. I looked at them all, and read all the reviews and narrowed it the Bosch and the DeWalt, finally deciding on the Bosch. Very smooth and nice machine. I have had a Craftsman 12" miter saw for 14 years and it was fine for what I did with it, and I did most everything. I have not regretted my decision and find it is everything I need and then some.
It was getting old, and a screw was missing off the blade guard. I was happy to have all my fingers, but decided that it was just too dangerous to use any longer. So I went hunting for a new 12" miter saw. I was originally interested in a slider, but with all the moving around I do, the weight was an issue, so I narrowed my search to a dual bevel, 12" compound miter saw.
Purchased saw to install all new oak trim in my home which has many, many compound miters. Out of the box, no adjustment.absolutly perfect accuracy.pays to buy the best, and BOSCH is it.
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