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Reliable shop miter saws?

5/27/16       
Matt M

Good day Gents,

I'm asking for opinions/experience on what you consider the most reliable sliding miter saw is for shop use. This one in particular will not be carried to the jobsite.

I do need to be able to cut crown with it, and I especially am looking for a saw that I and my mechanics don't need to dicker with all the time to keep it square.

I realize this can be a Ford Vs Chevy debate, and there will be a few loudmouth Mopar guys, so have at it.

Currently we suffer along with an old Makita that I am ready to douse with gasoline and give it it's last ride.

I'm partial to 12" sliders FWIW.

5/28/16       #2: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Ken

This has been discussed at length but a cast iron miter would be the best.

Compound mitre cut off saws

5/28/16       #3: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Mark B Member

There are so many variables it just becomes a decision you have to make and live with whaterver pros and cons you wind up with. It sounds to me like your looking for a saw for the shop and field work as opposed to a stationary dedicated machine. I always swore if I were to buy another 12" slider it would be the Bosch glide. By far the best 12" contractor grade slider out there in my opinion. That said, 12" saws have their issues and unless you absolutely need all that cut capacity you will get far better results with smaller, stiffer, non sliding saws.

5/28/16       #4: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Mark B Member

Sorry, missed the not carried to the jobsite. I still say the glide.

5/28/16       #5: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
David R Sochar Member

All portable miter saws are lightweight by definition and performance. I have used one that could not be deflected by the wrist, the work or both. After learning that they are also disposable, I bought a CTD 16 years ago and never looked back.

It is cast iron, rock solid with nothing that does not make it a more solid saw. No lasers, bells or whistles, just solid performance. This is not a slider saw, but will cut crown molds. It has a good guard, adjustable fences and it available with lots of upgrades for more specialized work.

I recommend you buy their blades for flawless work. This will make fiddling with miter saws a thing of the past.

5/28/16       #6: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Mark B Member

Couldnt agree more about the flexure issue. I think every 12" consumer grade slider Ive had my hands on, including the Kapex, have flexure. In the field you can often use it to your advantage once your accustomed to the saw. That said, of those saws, the glide is the stiffest Ive ever used across its entire range.

Without a doubt, an industrial machine like the CM60 is the bee's knee's.

5/29/16       #7: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Kerry Fullington

Omga

Omga

5/31/16       #8: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
DOM

http://www.vistamachines.com/

http://www.vistamachines.com/

6/1/16       #9: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Pdub

Anyone tried the "lesser" OMGA saws? The IP300 and IL300 with lower horsepower? Any good?

6/18/16       #10: Reliable shop miter saws? ...
Karl E Brogger  Member

Website: http://www.sogncabinets.com

I'm curious about the "lesser" OMGA saws as well. I've got an older Derda which is identical to the Omga mec300 that has been on a bench for six years and has been my main cut off saw for everything. I recently bought a omga mec300 on eBay, and would like to find a couple more to outfit new benches on the new shop. Most of the cut off duties will be shifted to a Whirlwind, but I still want quality saws on the benches. Since the mec was discontinued, I'm not sure to buy the lighter model or keep searching for good used cast models.


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