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Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:34 pm
by Flightstopper
Trying to decide between the makita and dewalt 10" saw. Just the single bevel no slide. Any pro or con's between the two?

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:36 pm
by jehler
No dewalt, shit tools

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:40 pm
by jehler

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:46 pm
by Flightstopper
jehler wrote:No dewalt, shit tools

Don't like their drills at all but see lots of miters around.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:56 pm
by jehler
Flightstopper wrote:
jehler wrote:No dewalt, shit tools

Don't like their drills at all but see lots of miters around.
lots of faggots must be

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:14 pm
by assateague
I've got the DeWalt 12", and I don't suck dicks. The Hitachi we had is a lot better, though, even if it is funny looking. The key to any miter saw is to get/make a good stand. And a good stand will make a marginal saw much better, and the opposite is also true.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:23 pm
by jehler
assateague wrote:I've got the DeWalt 12", and I don't suck dicks.
yet

Keep using that yellow and black and there is no question about your future

I have a dewalt 12" also, it's been out aside as a metal chop box

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:26 pm
by rebelp74
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:I've got the DeWalt 12", and I don't suck dicks.
yet

Keep using that yellow and black and there is no question about your future

I have a dewalt 12" also, it's been out aside as a metal chop box

So you're saying you suck dick

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:26 pm
by assateague
That is what it sounds like he's saying.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:27 pm
by jehler
rebelp74 wrote:
jehler wrote:
assateague wrote:I've got the DeWalt 12", and I don't suck dicks.
yet

Keep using that yellow and black and there is no question about your future

I have a dewalt 12" also, it's been out aside as a metal chop box

So you're saying you suck dick
nope, don't cut much metal

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:27 pm
by jehler
I'm like lesbian trapped in a mans body

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:28 pm
by assateague


The only Bosch tool worth a damn is their jigsaw. But that thing is badass.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:29 pm
by jehler
That chop box is the titz

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:12 pm
by huntntech
Well damn.. I've been looking at getting a dewalt 12" sliding saw. I guess I better keep looking after seeing this.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:18 pm
by jehler
huntntech wrote:Well damn.. I've been looking at getting a dewalt 12" sliding saw. I guess I better keep looking after seeing this.
it will work, It's just a "clunky" saw, check out the rigid if money is tight

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:02 pm
by Flightstopper
jehler wrote:
huntntech wrote:Well damn.. I've been looking at getting a dewalt 12" sliding saw. I guess I better keep looking after seeing this.
it will work, It's just a "clunky" saw, check out the rigid if money is tight

You like many other rigid? Thought they were run of the mill Home Depot house brand.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:05 pm
by assateague
I like all the stuff they make except for their circ saw. Had good luck with all of it, too.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:09 pm
by Flightstopper
assateague wrote:I like all the stuff they make except for their circ saw. Had good luck with all of it, too.

FIL has a nailer that has worked fine although it has a huge foot. Don't even think about picking it up without a nail set.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:09 pm
by assateague
Adjust the tip?

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:14 pm
by Flightstopper
assateague wrote:Adjust the tip?

If its anything other than a flat surface the big rubber foot prevents it from driving all the way.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:20 pm
by Eric Haynes
jehler wrote:
huntntech wrote:Well damn.. I've been looking at getting a dewalt 12" sliding saw. I guess I better keep looking after seeing this.
it will work, It's just a "clunky" saw, check out the rigid if money is tight

I have seen plenty of 15 year old Dewalt chop saws around with no problems. I hate just about everything Dewalt makes, but their 12" chop has been great for me so far. Mines 8 years old and has been flawless. I just like how they aren't bulky. The Bosch and Hitachi have big dumb guards that get in the way.

One thing is for sure, never waste your money on a 10" miter saw, go 12"

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:32 pm
by assateague
Flightstopper wrote:
assateague wrote:Adjust the tip?

If its anything other than a flat surface the big rubber foot prevents it from driving all the way.


Take that rubber tip off, you sissy.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:35 pm
by Eric Haynes
I have a Rigid finish nailer that makes me pull my hair out. Haven't used it in 2 years. The punch slides over the nail and binds up about every tenth nail. Switched to the Paslode for the few times I ever need a finish nailer.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:52 pm
by Flightstopper
assateague wrote:
Flightstopper wrote:
assateague wrote:Adjust the tip?

If its anything other than a flat surface the big rubber foot prevents it from driving all the way.


Take that rubber tip off, you sissy.

Then I might have to go crazy and switch it to bump fire. Can't have OsHA knocking on my door

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:53 pm
by Flightstopper
Eric Haynes wrote:I have a Rigid finish nailer that makes me pull my hair out. Haven't used it in 2 years. The punch slides over the nail and binds up about every tenth nail. Switched to the Paslode for the few times I ever need a finish nailer.

Staple and pinner for most trim jobs?

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:08 pm
by Eric Haynes
Flightstopper wrote:
Eric Haynes wrote:I have a Rigid finish nailer that makes me pull my hair out. Haven't used it in 2 years. The punch slides over the nail and binds up about every tenth nail. Switched to the Paslode for the few times I ever need a finish nailer.

Staple and pinner for most trim jobs?

Brads and 2P-10. I have a 1/4" crown stapler, but it's only used for laying ultraply down. Never used a pinner, but I am pretty positive they don't make very long pins, and they won't go through hardwood.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:15 pm
by huntntech
Eric Haynes wrote:
jehler wrote:
huntntech wrote:Well damn.. I've been looking at getting a dewalt 12" sliding saw. I guess I better keep looking after seeing this.
it will work, It's just a "clunky" saw, check out the rigid if money is tight

I have seen plenty of 15 year old Dewalt chop saws around with no problems. I hate just about everything Dewalt makes, but their 12" chop has been great for me so far. Mines 8 years old and has been flawless. I just like how they aren't bulky. The Bosch and Hitachi have big dumb guards that get in the way.

One thing is for sure, never waste your money on a 10" miter saw, go 12"

I don't mind spending the money on a good saw. I thought Dewalts were good. I am far from being a contractor. I want to buy a good one that will last. If I do, it should last me a long time.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:19 pm
by Eric Haynes
huntntech wrote:
Eric Haynes wrote:
jehler wrote:
huntntech wrote:Well damn.. I've been looking at getting a dewalt 12" sliding saw. I guess I better keep looking after seeing this.
it will work, It's just a "clunky" saw, check out the rigid if money is tight

I have seen plenty of 15 year old Dewalt chop saws around with no problems. I hate just about everything Dewalt makes, but their 12" chop has been great for me so far. Mines 8 years old and has been flawless. I just like how they aren't bulky. The Bosch and Hitachi have big dumb guards that get in the way.

One thing is for sure, never waste your money on a 10" miter saw, go 12"

I don't mind spending the money on a good saw. I thought Dewalts were good. I am far from being a contractor. I want to buy a good one that will last. If I do, it should last me a long time.


Dewalts are good, regardless of what some people think. There are a lot of brands that some people don't like. No different than trucks or guns. There are quite a few good saws for a decent price out there but I chose the Dewalt because I knew people that were using the same saws for over 10 years(at the time) and also because it didn't have any bulky guards or useless safety features. I like just having to pull the switch and have the blade move.

Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:34 pm
by huntntech
This is the one I've been looking at.
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Re: Miter saw

PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:38 pm
by Eric Haynes
huntntech wrote:This is the one I've been looking at.
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I wouldn't worry about the slide and dual bevel if you aren't going to be using it a lot, but if you've got the money, then go for it. I'm not a fan of slides for doing compound miters, but they are nice for cutting 2x12's.