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Recommend a budget miter saw for me
Posted on 4/24/19 at 8:53 am
Posted on 4/24/19 at 8:53 am
good morning guys
I’m moving shortly and am looking at building a few things (coffee table, end tables, etc) to save some money. I’m pretty handy but have never done any type of precision wood work like furniture.
Anyhow, seems that the one thing I really need to purchase foremost is a miter saw. I don’t know much about what I’m seeing online so I’m coming to y’all for help and recommendations based on my needs. Again, this is just for some small projects here and there so I don’t need top of the line stuff.
I’m also open to buying a used one if that’s an option.
I’m moving shortly and am looking at building a few things (coffee table, end tables, etc) to save some money. I’m pretty handy but have never done any type of precision wood work like furniture.
Anyhow, seems that the one thing I really need to purchase foremost is a miter saw. I don’t know much about what I’m seeing online so I’m coming to y’all for help and recommendations based on my needs. Again, this is just for some small projects here and there so I don’t need top of the line stuff.
I’m also open to buying a used one if that’s an option.
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 8:54 am
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Posted on 4/24/19 at 8:55 am to PapaPogey
Posted on 4/24/19 at 8:55 am to PapaPogey
I've had good luck with ryobi and its very reasonable and perfect for non professional hobbyists furniture building needs
Posted on 4/24/19 at 8:59 am to Ice Cream Sammich
There’s 10 different saws on that page 
Is a sliding saw necessary for what I’m trying to do? Also, I see 10” and 12”.
Is a sliding saw necessary for what I’m trying to do? Also, I see 10” and 12”.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:00 am to PapaPogey
Depends on how large the pieces of wood you need to cut, that will determine the blade size and if the sliding is needed (you won't need sliding)
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:08 am to PapaPogey
I’ve heard great things about the Hitachi miter saw for $99. It’s on Amazon. What I’ve heard is buy that and a good blade and you’ve got a great beginner set up
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:12 am to Man4others
That’s what I was coming back to post.
Get a cheap (good quality) saw. Either 12” fixed or 10” sliding. Throw away the blade it comes with and get two new ones. A fine tooth for trim and rough cut for 2xs.
Get a cheap (good quality) saw. Either 12” fixed or 10” sliding. Throw away the blade it comes with and get two new ones. A fine tooth for trim and rough cut for 2xs.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:14 am to Man4others
I've also heard good things about the hitachi. I've been looking at that one, or this Craftsman at Lowes. I like how the Craftsman folds up and puts away easily. Reviews are good for it.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:15 am to wickowick
2x4, 2x12, smaller stuff, etc. nothing crazy
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:19 am to PapaPogey
Here's the Hitachi for $99. Will this with better blades do what I need it to do? All the sliding saws are a couple hundo more. So the 10" is basically the with of material I can cut? I'd like to be able to cut 12" boards
Hitachi 15amp- 10" single bevel
Also, any recommendation on blade brands?
Hitachi 15amp- 10" single bevel
Also, any recommendation on blade brands?
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 9:24 am
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:38 am to wickowick
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Depends on how large the pieces of wood you need to cut, that will determine the blade size and if the sliding is needed (you won't need sliding)
I use my slide all of the time. I'm probably in a different category than the OP though. Never understood why you would cheap out on a tool if you plan on using it more than 2 or 3 times. The bigger the mitre saw and longer the slide the better for me.
But yes, absent of paying $400 or more for a saw, a budget mitre with a good blade should get the OP far enough.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:38 am to Ice Cream Sammich
yea the 12" dual bevel from HF is plenty. yea it doesnt have a super powerful motor but put a good blade on it and just cut slower and it is great for what you pay.
Get the HFcoupons app. right now that have a "good" coupon for is for 140. I believe it has gotten as fare down as 99 bucks.
Get the HFcoupons app. right now that have a "good" coupon for is for 140. I believe it has gotten as fare down as 99 bucks.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:42 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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Throw away the blade it comes with and get two new ones. A fine tooth for trim and rough cut for 2xs.
No keep the blade it comes with for rough work, invest in a good trim blade for finer work. FYI, Hitachi blades are good as are DeWalt's in miter saws.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 9:55 am to Drunken Crawfish
thats the 10" the 10 gets to 99 regularly as the 12" gets to 119. But every once and a while you can get the 12" for 99 i believe.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:01 am to PapaPogey
You won't be able to cut the full width of the blade. Generally about half. I have a 10" saw and I can cut roughly 5" wide, 6" if I raise the board by putting it on top of a 2x. If you want to cut wider than that, you'd have to go sliding.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:06 am to PapaPogey
OP, you need to look into reconditioned tools too. They carry the same warranty as new.
Hitachi 12" dual bevel miter saw $120.
Hitachi 12" dual bevel miter saw $120.
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 10:07 am
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:15 am to PapaPogey
I read the same things recommending the Hitachi. Ended up finding one at a pawn shop, very lightly used, for $40. Great buy
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:30 am to PapaPogey
I own the 10" Hitachi mentioned several times above. No complaints here.
Posted on 4/24/19 at 10:32 am to Tangineck
Good deal, thanks. Likely what I’ll be ordering.
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