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JamesEMc · 03-07-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob N

It is a master and not the tool that makes the difference. The tool only spins the blades for the most part.

(Boy am I gonna get murdered for that statement) heee

No murder here - I've always said, "It's a poor carpenter who blames his tools," but you gotta admit that you should be able to trust your MS to remain true, but with my cheapie, it seems that I must check every time.

scrollwolf · 03-07-2005, 09:33 PM

I have a DeWalt DW708 12" sliding compound miter saw. Now that is a saw. It is pricey($599.00) but it cut accurately right out of the box. I am in heaven. I bought it 5 years ago at Home Depot, 6 months same as cash.

ScrollWolf

**-Sam-** · 03-08-2005, 12:36 PM

Wow, I didn't expect so many replies! Thanks everyone! Well here's the update. After reading reviews from amazon.com, other websites and replies from here and other forums and after driving around to the different hardware stores and checking out what they had and trying them out and going by my price range, I finally settled for one and made that purchase. And wow, what a nice deal I got from it also! Can anybody guess which one I bought? I tell you what, the first one to guess which one I bought I will send you 200 points! Hmmm... so how 'bout it? Would you like hints first?

Boricua

**Glenmore** · 03-08-2005, 12:57 PM

I'll take a crack at it my guess would be delta miter saw.

**Bob** · 03-08-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Boricua

Wow, I didn't expect so many replies! Thanks everyone! Well here's the update. After reading reviews from amazon.com, other websites and replies from here and other forums and after driving around to the different hardware stores and checking out what they had and trying them out and going by my price range, I finally settled for one and made that purchase. And wow, what a nice deal I got from it also! Can anybody guess which one I bought? I tell you what, the first one to guess which one I bought I will send you 200 points! Hmmm... so how 'bout it? Would you like hints first?

Boricua

The Dewalt for sure.

**Mike** · 03-08-2005, 04:24 PM

My guess is Craftsman. They are hard to beat for the price.

DONALD · 03-08-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boricua

Hi Everyone,

I was looking to purchase a new compound miter saw and can't decide which one to get. Which one will give me the best 90 and 45 degree cuts? I will be looking at my old magazines and new ones of course to see which ones received the best reviews. And of course I will be looking online also. I want to ask this question here to see what kind of replies I will get on the saws and also if you have one tell me what you like about yours and don't like and which one would you get if you wanted to replace yours if you had to. I was thinking of spending somewhere in the $200 range. I don't want to spend too much on one. I don't really need the ones that come with the laser beam. Just something basic that will give me true cuts. Thanks everyone! Stay safe!

Boricua

DeWalt at HD for $198. Get a good crosscut blade from Freud and you'll be very happy with the cuts you get.

Dr.Zook · 03-08-2005, 07:37 PM

That only leaves the "Ridgid", or "Ryobi".

**-Sam-** · 03-08-2005, 10:13 PM

And the winner is Bob N for being the first one to get it right! Bob N 200 points is coming your way! Donald I'll also send you 200 points just because you hit it right on the nose! I actually did purchase both. Take a look at the pictures. Okay this is the great deal that I got. I went to several hardware stores to see what they had and when I went to Sears they had the Dewalt DW703 miter saw on sale for $189.99 until the 16th of March. After that I went to Lowes to check out what they had on their prices and really liked the Dewalt so I went to customer service and told them if they do price matches from competitors. They told me yes plus 10% off on top of that. And wow, what a sweet deal! I paid $170.10 for the miter saw and $39.67 for the Freud blade. I bought the Freud blade for finish work of course. So all in all I just paid $220.26 for both. Nice!

Thank you all! Stay safe!

Boricua

**Bob** · 03-08-2005, 10:33 PM

Nice pull of the trigger. I would say from my experience of miter saws that you got a fantastic deal on a top notch machine. You will enjoy that one for many years to come. When the time comes to replace mine that is most likey the name I will go with as a large portion of my shop is already "yellow".

Congrats

03-07-2005, 09:33 PM	#12
scrollwolf Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 122 View scrollwolf's Gallery	Report This Post! I have a DeWalt DW708 12" sliding compound miter saw. Now that is a saw. It is pricey($599.00) but it cut accurately right out of the box. I am in heaven. I bought it 5 years ago at Home Depot, 6 months same as cash. ScrollWolf
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-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! I finally made my decision! Wow, I didn't expect so many replies! Thanks everyone! Well here's the update. After reading reviews from amazon.com, other websites and replies from here and other forums and after driving around to the different hardware stores and checking out what they had and trying them out and going by my price range, I finally settled for one and made that purchase. And wow, what a nice deal I got from it also! Can anybody guess which one I bought? I tell you what, the first one to guess which one I bought I will send you 200 points! Hmmm... so how 'bout it? Would you like hints first? Boricua
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Glenmore Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mountain Top Pennsylvania Posts: 1,603 View Glenmore's Gallery	Report This Post! I'll take a crack at it my guess would be delta miter saw.
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,331 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! My guess is Craftsman. They are hard to beat for the price. __________________ Mike
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,567 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! That only leaves the "Ridgid", or "Ryobi". __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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03-08-2005, 10:13 PM	#19
-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! What a sweet deal! And the winner is Bob N for being the first one to get it right! Bob N 200 points is coming your way! Donald I'll also send you 200 points just because you hit it right on the nose! I actually did purchase both. Take a look at the pictures. Okay this is the great deal that I got. I went to several hardware stores to see what they had and when I went to Sears they had the Dewalt DW703 miter saw on sale for $189.99 until the 16th of March. After that I went to Lowes to check out what they had on their prices and really liked the Dewalt so I went to customer service and told them if they do price matches from competitors. They told me yes plus 10% off on top of that. And wow, what a sweet deal! I paid $170.10 for the miter saw and $39.67 for the Freud blade. I bought the Freud blade for finish work of course. So all in all I just paid $220.26 for both. Nice! Thank you all! Stay safe! Boricua Attached Thumbnails Last edited by -Sam-; 03-08-2005 at 10:22 PM.
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,492 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Nice pull of the trigger. I would say from my experience of miter saws that you got a fantastic deal on a top notch machine. You will enjoy that one for many years to come. When the time comes to replace mine that is most likey the name I will go with as a large portion of my shop is already "yellow". Congrats __________________ Cheers, Bob
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