September 2023
Miter Saws: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of miter saws rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.
Summary
On 3 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 78 miter saw endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
42 miter saws were endorsed in total, only 14 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Sep 2023, Bosch GCM12SD takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed miter saw with 8 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 miter saw' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Makita: 8 miter saws
(#1 is Makita LS1019L)
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Bosch: 5 miter saws
(#1 is Bosch GCM12SD)
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DeWalt: 5 miter saws
(#1 is Dewalt DWS780)
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Metabo HPT: 5 miter saws
(#1 is Metabo HPT C10FCGS)
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Craftsman: 2 miter saws
(#1 is Craftsman V20 7-1/4" Sliding)
Price breakdown
At a glance - September Ranking
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Sensible Digs
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ProTool Reviews
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Sawinery
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SolidSmack
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Handyman Picks
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craftsmanprotools.com
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Bob Vila
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The Spruce
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BestCovery
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The Saw Guy
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Bosch GCM12SD
The Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw is a versatile and accurate tool with a 12-inch blade, innovative Axial Glide System, high-precision angle adjustments, and safety features, making it suitable for a wide range of cutting tasks.
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Dewalt DWS780
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Dewalt Dws779
The Dewalt DWS779 is a highly praised and versatile miter saw that offers accurate cuts, impressive power, safety features, and durability, making it a valuable tool for a variety of cutting tasks in woodworking, construction, and DIY projects.
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Craftsman V20 7-1/4" Sliding
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Metabo HPT C10FCGS
The Metabo HPT C10FCGS miter saw is highly praised for its features, accuracy, power, safety features, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable tool for woodworking tasks.
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Genesis GMS1015LC
The Genesis GMS1015LC compound miter saw is a versatile and durable tool that offers precise cutting capabilities and a helpful laser cutting guide, making it a reliable and efficient choice for professional woodworking projects or DIY home improvement tasks.
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Milwaukee 6955-20
The Milwaukee 6955-20 Miter Saw is a highly praised tool by experts for its smooth cutting capabilities, enhanced brightness, accuracy, power, safety features, and durability, making it a recommended choice for woodworking, carpentry, construction, and DIY home improvement tasks.
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Bosch CM10GD
The Bosch CM10GD Miter Saw is a highly praised tool by experts for its user-friendly features, precise cutting capabilities, powerful motor, safety features, and potential durability, making it a valuable addition to any workshop or job site.
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Skil MS6305
The Skil MS6305 Miter Saw is a highly praised and versatile tool that offers accuracy, power, safety features, and durability for a wide range of cutting tasks.
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Makita LS1019L
The Makita LS1019L is a versatile and reliable miter saw that offers precise and clean cuts, making it ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts in woodworking and construction projects.
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Makita LS1040
The Makita LS1040 Miter Saw is a highly recommended tool for users who require a reliable and efficient miter saw for a wide range of woodworking projects, offering precise cutting capabilities, a powerful motor, and solid safety features.
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Makita LS1221
The Makita LS1221 Miter Saw is a highly praised tool known for its durable construction, precise cutting abilities, and safety features, making it suitable for both professional and DIY use.
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Bosch CM8S
The Bosch CM8S Miter Saw is highly praised for its cutting capabilities, accuracy, and stability, making it a reliable and versatile tool for both professionals and DIYers.
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Evolution R255SMS Plus
The Evolution R255SMS Plus Miter Saw is a highly recommended tool for its versatility, accuracy, power, safety features, and durability, making it suitable for a wide range of cutting tasks and materials.
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We ranked Bosch GCM12SD #1 in September 2023 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Bosch GCM12SD as #1.
Sensible Digs
Best miter saw for crown molding
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Suitable for Crown Moldings
Safe Bevel Lock
Large Scales
Axial Glide System
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Tall and Heavy
Lacks Laser and Light
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Sawinery
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Patented glide system for accurate cuts
Provides easy blade adjustments for bevel and miter settings
Capable of easily making angled miter cuts
Dust bag integrated with a vacuum adaptor
Equipped with a versatile saw blade suited for different DIY projects
One-touch sliding fences for added material support
Lower blade guard for increased visibility
Zero clearance slide arm that can sit against a wall if needed
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Requires constant maintenance
Must be set-up accurately and according to manual
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SolidSmack
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Doesn’t have the typical type of rail design to help it save space.
Has a well-balanced base.
Offers 14-Inch expanded horizontal cutting capacity, 6-1/2-inch vertical capacity, and 6-1/2-inch crown capacity (45-degree spring).
Has 3 HP, 15 amp motor and delivers 3800 RPM.
Compact for a 12” miter saw.
Intuitive functions and great for left- and right-handed users.
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Doesn’t offer a laser or LED cutting guide.
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craftsmanprotools.com
Best For Workshop Use
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Very compact. Takes less space than other sliding miter saws due to its Axial Glide System.
It’s very easy to read and adjust.
It comes perfectly aligned and accurate right out of the box.
Dust collection is very efficient. Easily one of the best.
The movement of the axial arm is fluid. It’s very easy to cut with it.
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It comes with a low quality blade. You need to buy a higher quality blade like a Diablo to get the best out of it.
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Bob Vila
Best Overall
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Smooth zero-clearance arm provides ample user-friendliness
Powerful motor provides durability and long-term usage
Dust-collection system keeps dust and debris out of the air and workshop
See-through safety guard integrated into the design to prevent unwanted cuts
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No light or laser included in the components; may not suit some users’ preserences
A little heavy compared to other models; may not be ideal for transporting
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The Spruce
Best Overall
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Handles large boards but still reasonably compact in size
Bevels and miters in both directions
Highly efficient dust collection system
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Expensive
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We ranked Dewalt DWS780 #2 in September 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #1.
Sawinery
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Has extended power and durability
Suitable for heavy-duty cutting operations
Distinct and adjustable back fence structure
Features a detent plate with ten positive stops
Integrated with a reliable and precise miter system
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Must be assembled according to the manual instruction
Corded and requires an electrical power source
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SolidSmack
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A great amount of metal components and a sturdy build.
Has a 15 amp motor delivering 3800 RPM.
The back fence can cut up to 2 x 16 (90-degrees) and 2 x 12-dimensional lumber (45 degrees).
Very easy to assemble.
Great build and the adjustments are very responsive and precise.
Has a powerful motor and durable blade.
Very flexible and capable of doing every kind of cut.
Has 10 positive stops in its adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate.
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The grip handle is a bit uncomfortable in the hands as it appears not to have any cushion.
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craftsmanprotools.com
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The 12 inch sliding blade provides a very large cut capacity for cutting bigger workpieces and moldings.
The sliding action is very smooth.
Efficient dust collection. All the dust is directed to the back of the saw for easy collection with a shop vac.
The shadow line feature is very useful especially for beginners.
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It’s very heavy, not something one can easily carry around without a mobile stand.
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend miter saws.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of miter saws, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for September 2023 ranking
Sensible Digs
ProTool Reviews
Sawinery
SolidSmack
Handyman Picks
craftsmanprotools.com
Bob Vila
The Spruce
BestCovery
The Saw Guy
We ranked Dewalt Dws779 #3 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #1.
Sensible Digs
Best sliding compound miter saw
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Dust Collector
Sizeable Capacity
Accurate Cuts
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No Laser
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Handyman Picks
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Cam lock miter handle
Tall sliding fence support
Dual horizontal steel rails
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Lacking in lasers
Belt drive takes getting used to
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The Spruce
Best 12-Inch
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Handles larger boards than most
Bevels to the left and the right
Very efficient dust collection system
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Expensive
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We ranked Craftsman V20 7-1/4" Sliding #4 in September 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
SolidSmack
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Reasonably priced for the features it offers.
Compact, lightweight, and very convenient to use.
Great for small residential projects.
Features LED lights for accuracy of the cut line.
A single charge can last up to 2 hours of continuous use and easily recharges at just 1 hour.
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Has a poor dust collection system.
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craftsmanprotools.com
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The battery is reliable – lasts very long.
It’s quite powerful and performs really well.
Lightweight and compact. It folds up and carry easily.
You don’t need access to a power outlet to use it. It can be used on a remote jobsite. Very good good for handymen.
It’s budget-friendly.
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Quite limited cut capacity, although for a 7-1/4 inch blade, I wasn’t expecting more.
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Bob Vila
Best Compact
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Lightweight and compact enough to be transported if necessary
Quiet operation volume will not cause a lot of noise pollution in a house, on a job site, or workshop
Relatively powerful compared to some other models available
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It contains a lot of plastic pieces; may not provide the best durability
Single bevel may not be ideal for some users
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The Spruce
Best 7-1/4-Inch
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Bevels both left and right
Long battery life
LED cut line positioning system
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Dust collection system isn't the best
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We ranked Metabo HPT C10FCGS #5 in September 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Sawinery
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One of the most affordable 10-inch single bevel miter saws in the market
Cuts material at a no-load speed of 5000 RPM
Has an extensive working space that provides added support
Adjustable blade fence with bevel capability of 0-45 degrees
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Crosscut capacity might not be enough for some
Single bevel configuration can only tilt in one direction
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Handyman Picks
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Lightweight and easy to transport
Large table with a vice clamping system
15 amp motor generates a no-load speed of up to 5000 RPM
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The fence is not square and bowing in a bit toward the blade’s base on the backside.
Instructions are not the easiest to follow.
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craftsmanprotools.com
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All a builder, carpenter or cabinet maker needs is a saw that can really cut squarely and truly. This is not some fancy looking saw, but its precision is really great and the performance is just unbelievable, and that is what I like about it.
Considering the price, one would normally think that this saw will be a piece of crap, but use it a few times and you’ll surely think otherwise.
The saw miters well and bevels effortlessly, the fence is great and everything is just set up right out of the box.
Apart from all that, it’s really cheap. It’s the perfect saw for anyone who’s just starting up with woodworking or framing of any kind. You don’t need to break the bank to get it, and you don’t need to be an expert woodworker to use it.
The laser guide is another feature of the C10FCGS which I find very important and helpful, especially to anyone who’s a newbie in using these kind of tools.
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Metal used is poor quality, and the dust collection is poor quality.
Apart from those two downsides, the Metabo HPT C10FCGS is miter saw rich in features and performance and it’s definitely a saw I would recommend to anyone who is in need of a cheap miter saw that performs excellently.
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The Spruce
Best Budget
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Reasonable price
Good for basic DIY projects
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Only tilts to the left for bevels
No extension rails
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We ranked Genesis GMS1015LC #6 in September 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Sensible Digs
Best budget miter saw
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Extension Wings and Clamp
Arbor Lock
Electric Brake
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Laser Is Battery-Powered
Awkward Clamp Position
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Handyman Picks
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Quick electric brake
Arbor lock for quick blade changes
Nine positive detent miter stops
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The clamp is not as strong as they would like it to be.
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craftsmanprotools.com
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It’s very affordable and ideal for both beginner woodworkers with a small budget for tools.
It comes equipped with a laser marker for easy alignment of material.
Good design and quality build.
Lightweight and easy to transport. Electric brake feature makes it safer to use the saw.
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The hold down clamps that comes with it are poorly designed.
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We ranked Milwaukee 6955-20 #7 in September 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Sensible Digs
Best miter saw for furniture making
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Digital Readout
Cuts Large Materials
Includes Lighting
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Inadequate Dust Collector
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Sawinery
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Inclusive of dust channel providing a cleaner working environment
Operates with a 15-amp and 3.3 max hp motor
Suitable to cut hardwoods than miter saws with 10-inch blades
Has a fine adjust miter angle options with a self zeroing system
Integrated with lights and dust port for convenient operations
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Corded miter saw that might require power extensions
Needs regular maintenance
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craftsmanprotools.com
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Cuts materials with great precision and accuracy.
Increased cut capacity.
Efficient dust collection when hooked to a vacuum.
Dual inbuilt lights for proper blade and workpiece illumination.
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Vacuum hook-up attachment does not come with the saw. It has to be bought separately.
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The Spruce
Best for Trim/Baseboards
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Very precise controls for bevel and miter cuts
Handles long boards and trim pieces
Bevels to the left and right
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Very expensive
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We ranked Bosch CM10GD #8 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Sawinery
Best Compact
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Axial glide system produces accurate bevel cuts
More compact and portable compared to other sliding miter saws
10 inches of working space that allows enhanced alignment
15-amp motor and a standard 120V power source
Crown molding capacity of 6-inches at 45 degrees
Designed with a soft grip for comfortable all-day use
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Components need to be maintained regularly
Requires an electrical power source
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Handyman Picks
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Axial glide system
Bevel lock lever
Quick bevel angle set up
Powerful motor
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Fences don’t stay coplanar when in use
Blade binds on bevel cuts
Authorized service center takes long
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We ranked Skil MS6305 #9 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Sensible Digs
Best Dual Bevel Miter Saw
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LED Shadow Line for Accuracy
Common Angle Cuts
Cam Miter Lock Knob
Excellent Value for Money
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Sharper Blade Required
Blade Is Too Tight
Not Perfectly Accurate
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Handyman Picks
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15 amp motor
positive stop at 11 different angles
LED Shadow Line
quick work clamp
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bolt on the saw was tightened too tight
slow to start blade.
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craftsmanprotools.com
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Very affordable
Has every feature you need, dual-bevel and sliding.
Very lightweight and ideal for jobsite operations.
Motor has plenty of power – cuts like hot knife through butter. Good construction with machined aluminum components.
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Being very lightweight, it moves during use, unless you bolt it to a stand or table.
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We ranked Makita LS1019L #10 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
SolidSmack
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The laser is positioned in a new place to make it more ergonomic.
Powered by 15 amp direct-drive motor delivering 3200 RPM.
The dust-collection system is more effective than other models.
Great for workshops with limited spaces.
Great depth adjustments for trench cuts.
Has an excellent cutting capacity.
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The fence doesn’t slide outward but can be removed using a thumbscrew.
Not very ideal for left-handed users.
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Bob Vila
Best Zero Clearance
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Powerful motor is ideal for professional as well as DIY use
Sliding design is brilliant and user-friendly
Lots of features and extras included with the saw
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A little complicated to set up
An armful to move around; may not be ideal for transporting
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We ranked Makita LS1040 #11 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Sensible Digs
Best non-sliding miter saw
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Powerful
Numerous Positive Stops
Lightweight
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Lack of Bolt Holes
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The Spruce
Best 10-Inch
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Accurate and sturdily built
Fairly lightweight
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Only tilts to the left for bevels
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We ranked Makita LS1221 #12 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Handyman Picks
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Lightweight
Durable
Nine positive miter stops
Electric brake
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Box arrived open on one occasion
Clamp missing on arrival for one buyer
Crack in the base of saw reported by another customer.
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We ranked Bosch CM8S #13 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
SolidSmack
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Lightweight at 37 pounds and sports a top carry handle.
Compact and perfect for tight spaces.
Great balance and no tipping problems.
Smart placement of buttons and other controls.
Sports integrated expanding base extensions.
Delivers 5600 RPM.
Perfect for small-scale furniture projects and residential carpentry purposes.
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Doesn’t offer a laser guide feature.
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We ranked Evolution R255SMS Plus #14 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best miter saws” rankings.
Handyman Picks
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multifunctional
quick release clamp
laser-guided precision
lightweight and portable
hi-torque motor
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wobble in the slide mechanism
hold down clamp is not a heavy-duty
shelf is plastic
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The Spruce
Best for Alternative Materials
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One blade handles most materials, including metal
Laser guide
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Only tilts to the left for bevels
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