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I used it to install a hardwood floor in my house and it didn't skip a beat. Although it is a "Shopmaseter" it is still a Delta and a quality little saw. I bought a Freud Diablo blade for mine to make fininshing cuts, and I also bought and Irwin Laser Guide too which also works well. For the money you can't beat his saw. It is a smaller saw, so if you are more than a DIYer, you may want to invest more in a saw. Way better than the Craftsman or Ryobi of equal value. The dust bag works about as good as all the others out the, but you can hook up a ShopVac to it and it works really well.
then it is a major pain. The instructions seem pretty simple but the saw doesn't function that way it should and you have to take a bunch of stuff apart just to replace the blade.
This, with all the hardware and locks tight. This miter saw (Delta SM100M) is not the saw if you need precise cuts. The cuts in the saw I ordered would not cut consistent angles, varying by as much as + or - a degree. The problem appears to be a lack of rigidity in the saw arm. Using a dial indicator I found it very easy to move the saw right or left by over 1/64 inch at the center line of the blade.
I like this saw. I matched it up with a Black & Decker Fire Storm miter work stand. Being a beginner I was not sure what to expect since this is my first miter. This saw is great.
The only reason I'm giving this saw four stars is because when making bevel cuts I was unable to cut certain pieces due to the size of the wood (only 5.5 inches). I used this saw while installing my new hardwood flooring and it gave nice sharp clean cuts. This is my first miter saw and I have to say that it was surpisingly easy to use. One tip is to definitely wear some goggles when using the saw. All in all, a really good saw for the non-professional homeowners. There is a lot of saw dust and it's hard to work at certain angles without it.
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