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10-inch compound miter saw
Pros: makes accurate angles foolproof, good value, easy to use, includes basic accessories
Cons: boards need space, support, could be sturdier, warranty only one year
not avail.
21226
823949212262
10
Compound
Single
To 45 degrees
To 45 degrees
Nominal 2-by-6
N/A
3.375
4.25
15-amp universal
4,800 RPM
Bag included; 2.5-inch port for shop vac
Yes
Adjustable, arbor-mounted
34.5
1 year
40T carbide tipped
Angle finder tool, telescoping steel extensions, hold-down clamp, dust bag
Angle finder makes accurate angles simple
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12-inch compound miter saw
Pros: superior capacity, very easy to use, smoothness, accuracy, build quality, three-year warranty
Cons: poor dust control, laser guide costs an additional $70
DW716
028877505749
12
Compound
Double
To 50 degrees
To 48 degrees
Nominal 2-by-10 (with back fence removed; otherwise 2-by-8
Nominal 4-by-6
6.5
6.625
15 amps
3,600 RPM
Bag included
Optional DW7187 accessory (*Est. $70)
N/A
44
3 years; 1 year free service; 90-day money back guarantee
Carbide tipped, teeth not specified
Dust bag, blade wrench
Extra vertical capacity, detent override
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10-inch sliding miter saw
Pros: excellent soft-start motor, 12-inch capacity in a 10-inch saw, adjustable laser with independent switch, compact and stable four-rail design
Cons: limited vertical capacity, dust collection only average, a few complaints about build quality, one-year warranty
LS1016LR
088381099585
10
Sliding compound
Double
To 52 degrees left, to 60 degrees right
To 45 degrees
12
8.5
4.75
6.625
15-amp direct drive, soft start with electronic speed control
3,200 RPM
Bag included; 1.5-inch dust port for shop vac
Yes
Adjustable with separate switch
52.2
1 year
60T carbide tipped
Vertical vise, socket wrench, hex wrench, dust bag, triangular rule
6 linear ball bearings, four-rail system, 4.75-in. dual sliding fence system, replaceable miter scale
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12-inch sliding compound miter saw
Pros: very high capacity, dials in fine adjustments, superior dust collection, lights on each side of blade, five-year warranty
Cons: noisy, heavy, no laser, no clamp for work piece, right fence doesn't move
6955-20
045242150410
12
Sliding compound
Double
To 55 degrees left, 60 degrees right
To 48 degrees
13.5
9.5
6.5
6.625
15-amp direct drive, soft start with electronic speed control
3,200 RPM
Bag included; integral dust channel collects 75 percent
No
N/A
65
5 years
Carbide tipped, teeth not specified
Dust bag; other items not specified
One-handed digital dial-in fine adjustment, dual work lights; dust channel