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Compound Miter Saws
- 10-inch compound miter saw Craftsman MiterMate 21226 *Est. $250
- 12-inch compound miter saw DeWalt DW716 *Est. $400
- 10-inch sliding miter saw Makita LS1016L *Est. $505
- 12-inch sliding compound miter saw Milwaukee 6955-20 *Est. $650
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- Includes stand, accessories
- Preset detents
- Good price
- Nonadjustable laser
- Limited to 45 degrees
- Plastic parts can break
- Not good for clean cuts
Reviews say that for rough cuts on two-by-four and two-by-six lumber, this 10-inch Craftsman compound miter saw is a good buy, but the cut quality isn't fine enough for precise work. Nor is the laser adjustable. However, the saw comes with a stand, vise clamp and extension tables, and the dust port fits a small shop-vac hose in addition to the included dust bag. The main drawback, beside plastic parts that aren't very durable, is that it doesn't miter or bevel beyond 45 degrees. If you can afford to spend more, reviews recommend the Ridgid MS1065LZA (*Est. $180), which bevels farther, is easier to use and has all-metal parts.
Before this model was discontinued, we found more than 30 owner-written reviews and ratings of the Craftsman 21231 at Sears.com, most with detailed comments. ConsumerReports.org tests two similar Craftsman 10-inch miter saws, rating them for accuracy, speed, ease of use and edge finish.
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1. Sears.comDetails/Subscribe
More than 30 owners review and rate the Craftsman 21231 miter saw here, giving it a relatively high average rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible five. The laser guide gets mixed reviews, as does overall durability, but most owners say it's a good miter saw for the money.
Review: Craftsman 10 in. Rear Laser Compound Miter Saw, Contributors to Sears.com
2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org doesn't test the Craftsman 21231 in this review, but does it test two similar Craftsman 10-inch compound miter saws, both of which have the same laser guide. Both are tested for accuracy, speed, ease of use and edge finish.
Review: Miter and Table Saws, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, June 2007
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Milwaukee 6950-20 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust
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