Compound Miter Saws: Reviews

Updated August 2008
 

Budget miter saw

Craftsman 21231 *Est. $120 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Sears.com: More than 30 owners review and rate the Craftsman 21231 miter saw here, giving it a relatively high average rating of 4.5 stars ...

ConsumerReports.org: June 2007Consumer Reports magazine doesn't test the Craftsman 21231 in this review, but does it test two similar Craftsman ...

 

10-inch miter saw

*Est. $200 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: This review compares the earlier Ridgid MS1065LZ -- now the MS 1065LZA -- with 12 other compound miter saws. Rankings are based ...

ConsumerGuide.com: This review, based on brief testing, gives the Ridgid MS 1065LZ the highest possible ratings for performance and value, and ...

Homeowners Blog: This review of the earlier Ridgid miter saw (with the nonadjustable laser guide) is brief but useful because it is based on two ...

 

12-inch miter saw

Hitachi C12LDH *Est. $370 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Tools of the Trade: This review gives first ranking to the Hitachi C12LDH after testing it in comparison with seven other 12-inch compound miter ...

Lowes.com: The Hitachi C12FDH is the top-rated miter saw here, with about two-dozen owners giving it near-perfect ratings on all counts -- ...

Wood Magazine: This review compares the similar but single-bevel Hitachi C12LCH, with six other 12-inch compound miter saws, with detailed ...

Taunton's 2006 Tool Guide: This review of 10, 12-inch miter saws includes the single-bevel Hitachi C12LCH, finding its laser accurate but not as convenient ...

Amazon.com: A handful of owners give the Hitachi C12LDH miter saw mostly praise here, especially for the laser and digital readouts, but wish ...

Woodworker's Journal: This review compares the single-bevel Hitachi C12FCH, which lacks digital readouts, with seven other 12-inch miter saws, ...

 

10-inch sliding miter saw

Makita LS1013FL *Est. $500 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Woodworker's Journal: Woodworking authority Sandor Nagyszalancay tests the Makita LS1013FL along with five other 10-inch sliding compound miter saws, ...

Taunton's 2008 Tool Guide: Earlier comparison tests of six 10-inch sliding compound miter saws (originally done in 2006) find that the Makita LS1013FL cuts ...

Workbench Magazine: This review of seven 10-inch sliding compound miter saws names the Makita LS1013 a best buy, with smooth operation and excellent ...

Popular Woodworking: Based on comparison tests of seven 10-inch sliding compound miter saws, the older Makita LS1013 shares the Editor's Choice award ...

Amazon.com: Nearly three-dozen owners review and rate the Makita LS1013FL miter saw here, making it one of the top-rated miter saws at this ...

HomeDepot.com: The dozen user reviews of the Makita LS1013FL are unanimous in their praise, giving the saw a perfect five-star average score.

 

12-inch sliding compound miter saw

Ridgid MS1290LZA *Est. $500 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Fine Homebuilding: Based on comparison tests of six 12-inch sliding miter saws, this review judges the Ridgid MS1290LZA the best value, with praise ...

Tools of the Trade: Twenty experienced boat builders test eight sliding compound miter saws here, ranking the "solid and capable" Ridgid MS1290LZA ...

Journal of Light Construction: Comparing 13 professional-quality sliding compound miter saws in three different sizes, this review finds that the least ...

Workbench Magazine: This older comparison review of seven 12-inch sliding miter saws tests the earlier Ridgid MS1290, praising its accuracy and ...

HGTVPro.com: This brief review of the current Ridgid MS1290LZA highlights features, noting how the big table, fence and top-mounted motor ...

 

Compound Miter Saws Runners Up:

Hitachi C10FSH *Est. $430

4 picks by top review sites.

DeWalt DW718 *Est. $680

4 picks by top review sites.

DeWalt DW716 *Est. $400

3 picks by top review sites.

Festool Kapex KS 120 *Est. $1,300

3 picks by top review sites.

DeWalt DW713 *Est. $220

3 picks by top review sites.

Makita LS1214FL *Est. $660

3 picks by top review sites.

Hitachi C12LSH *Est. $650

2 picks by top review sites.

DeWalt DW715 *Est. $290

2 picks by top review sites.

Bosch 5412L *Est. $650

2 picks by top review sites.

Bosch 3912 *Est. $310

2 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Hitachi C10FSH 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
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DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
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New: $379.00   
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DEWALT DW713 Heavy-Duty 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw
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Hitachi C12LSH 15 Amp 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw with Laser Guide and Digital Bevel Display
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DEWALT DW715 Heavy-Duty 15-Amp 12-Inch Compound Miter saw
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New: $299.00   
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Bosch 5412L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw with Laser Tracking
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New: $589.99   
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Bosch 3912 15 amp 12-inch Compound Miter Saw with Dust Bag and Work Clamp
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New: $348.99   
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