My go to Miter Saws 2019: Toolsday

In this episode of Toolsday, I talk about my current go to Miter Saws. I have been wanting to do this video for quite some time, but didn't know exactly how I wanted to create it. To be honest, I don't think I have one saw that I want to take everywhere. Which is why I chose to talk about these three specific ones. Each saw is good at some stuff but not others. I don't now if these are the best cordless miter saws, but they are my favorite miter saws currently. It is just amazing to think how far battery powered tools have come, and it's exciting to see the future of cordless power tools.
The Metabo HPT 10" is great for being a framing saw, but lacks the precision needed for fine carpentry.
The Makita is great for finished carpentry, but its portability on a jobsite is lacking due to its size and weight.
The Milwaukee 7 1/4" is awesome for portability, and does a fairly good job both as a framing saw, and finished saw, but is lacking the ability for some of the larger dimensional cuts.
I would be curious as to what you guys think, knowing that I only want to use cordless options. I have heard some good things about dewalt's cordless saws but have never used them.
If looking to buy any of these, below are some links.
Metabo 10"
goo.gl/F33mtT
Makita 10"
goo.gl/xKC4Zh
Milwaukee 7 1/4"
goo.gl/TTVEKK

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  • @locduc6374
    @locduc6374 Жыл бұрын

    With Ryan's kzread.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan, I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

  • @maydanlex
    @maydanlex4 жыл бұрын

    My wife says "Go ahead, buy the saw". This has me worried to no end!

  • @jimmyfarrow6486

    @jimmyfarrow6486

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a threat.

  • @darrenmasom8702

    @darrenmasom8702

    2 жыл бұрын

    Might wanna explain

  • @gregkieser1157
    @gregkieser11572 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kyle. I have a couple of Mitre saws (Festool and the Makita in the review). I recently purchased the Metabo as well (I wanted a full battery unit for site work). I had the same issues regarding accuracy. I spoke to the rep who advised that you are supposed to lock the front lever in the down position as well as the bevel lever on the side which tightens up the torsion rods underneath. Hey Preso problem solved…….the saw now cuts very well to the point that I am using it for finish work with great success…..seems counter intuitive, but I can vouch for this and am very happy with the unit….even when compared to my Kapex. Cheers. Greg.

  • @januarymorris9087
    @januarymorris90875 жыл бұрын

    Loved the info about the lasers and the shadow line, thank you very much for highlighting that!

  • @bretlambky
    @bretlambky5 жыл бұрын

    Good review, I appreciate your viewpoint. A good saw with the right blade makes a good combination. My dad was old school, hand tools were his go to tools. In the forty’s my dad had to take a complex journeyman course. Most guys would struggle completing some of what he went through. When I was very young I was talking machinist smack. My dad told me that I wouldn’t make a pimple on a machinist backside. if I didn’t keep my mouth shut and ears and eyes open and listen to my senior coworkers. There is a lot of truth in that. Tough pill to swallow, but wise words.

  • @johnmorin7244
    @johnmorin72444 жыл бұрын

    Like how ya went into detail of different jobs. Definitely helps someone looking to buy an all around good saw

  • @histguy101
    @histguy1012 жыл бұрын

    The Metabo/Hikoki has 3 bolts in the back that attach to a floating plate not visible. You loosen them slightly and align the bevel to 90° using a digital angle finding tool(Klein makes a good one). There's a release pin that unlocks the right hand bevel. You align the plate(the 3 bolt plate) with that release pin to stop at 90°, then tighten the 3 bolts down. Now, when the pin is in place, you can adjust bevel left, and stop at your perfect 90°. To adjust bevel right, you push the release pin. To return to 90, you adjust bevel to the left slightly past 90, pull the release pin back, and move it back to the right where it will again stop at 90. Then there are standard bolts at the bottom of each side to set your 45s and whatnot. You can also use the release pin to stop at 22.5, and possibly 33.9, as that hidden 3 bolt plate has detents in it. If this sounds complicated, it's really not. I'm just not good at explaining things. I've also found on the one I had that the slop you feel is the cheap plastic handle moving around, and not the actual unit on the rails. I was able to tighten the screws, making it pretty solid. It feels as good as any other non-vertical grip miter I've use. Another problem with this saw was the miter detent locking bar. It's made of plastic which allows very quick movements swinging left and right, but has a little give in the hinge. Some people have fabricated a replacement, but I've found that just be leaving no pressure on the knob, then locking it down, it always centers on the detent.

  • @patrickodonnell7111
    @patrickodonnell71115 жыл бұрын

    Good video. I appreciate all of the time you spend on us. Thanks to you, I hate anything that’s corded anymore.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hate cords yes

  • @amoscardoza5253
    @amoscardoza52535 жыл бұрын

    I looking for a mitre saw right now. This is great!

  • @jeffmackdesigns
    @jeffmackdesigns5 жыл бұрын

    Really great information and thanks for the comparisons! Really good points to think about, shows you really know your stuff!

  • @davidmuresan628

    @davidmuresan628

    5 жыл бұрын

    Miter Saw is an old idea because has just about 1 ft cut and cannot be used on boards. It shall be retired. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube under this name. My saw can cut up to 18 ft or more. Look at my saw and let me know what you think. My saw may replaced miter saw, table saw, and router table. It can carry also grinders, drills press, hand saw and more.

  • @Imdustin88
    @Imdustin884 жыл бұрын

    Very informed presentation. No biased. And no pointless talk

  • @jimfeaster4837
    @jimfeaster48375 жыл бұрын

    Super review i like a lot great insight ! Great job.

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info Kyle! 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @georgeklug481
    @georgeklug48111 ай бұрын

    I've used other (10" saws) previously and was pretty surprised with the speed and cutting ability of this Dewalt saw.I have bolted mine to a table to minimize movement which I highly recommend.This is a Great saw kzread.infoUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe with a light to see your cutting line (not a laser line).I'd recommend this saw fro anyone looking to upgrade from a 10" miter saw.

  • @stultsn
    @stultsn3 жыл бұрын

    This is why I bought the dewalt 120volt/cordless saw. It really is the king of miter saws out today. So happy I bought it honestly.

  • @themacsho

    @themacsho

    Жыл бұрын

    I got one if those then I got the 7.25 version.then I got kobalt duelbevel 7.25 dont us either dewalts anymore

  • @jefftucker9225
    @jefftucker92255 жыл бұрын

    I like that Makita, I would go out and get one today if I wasn't scared of my wife lol

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s a good one

  • @Ramdodge582

    @Ramdodge582

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL, while i wouldn't buy that one i am in the same boat with the wife.

  • @nickflores9775

    @nickflores9775

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad im not the only one lol

  • @mitchellaustin92

    @mitchellaustin92

    5 жыл бұрын

    Anywhere hearing anything about the new makita? Same saw basically but its a 12 inch. Looking at getting one but everyone's reviewing the 10s and i cant find any reviews on the 12 inch saw

  • @VTEKILAGSX

    @VTEKILAGSX

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mandilónes . Pónganse las pilas mijos

  • @billsheffield4572
    @billsheffield45725 жыл бұрын

    Back when I had my bussiness before lithium batteries, when there was only nicad , I bought a 10" Makita and later on a 10" Bosch. Neither were sliders as far as I knew they were the only ones available back then. The Makita was useless the rpm were so low it didn't cut it hacked the wood , gave it away the day I got it the Bosch was much better but 50 cuts or less and the battery was dead but the installers still loved it. I just don't keep up with the new tools anymore so really liked seeing your collection. Lithium batteries have changed cordless tools tremendously. Where I live its hard to find a battery drill so any other tool is impossible to find here. Thank God for Amazon.

  • @enidromero1830
    @enidromero18304 жыл бұрын

    RR gracias por darnos de tu tiempo mostrar tu excelente trabajo soy de puerto rico y estoy en construcción de mi casa me ayudado mucho con los equipos gue comparar y más flexible para las áreas gracias no me pierdo nada de tus trabajos bien echo con elegancia muchas bendiciones..

  • @GJMBuildingJoinerycarpentry
    @GJMBuildingJoinerycarpentry5 жыл бұрын

    Nearly 200k subs , Ive been here from the start , great content Kyle

  • @gregorymacneil2836
    @gregorymacneil28365 жыл бұрын

    Great Review - I was going to ask you about the Milwaukee a few weeks back - I wondered how that saw worked out

  • @c130steve
    @c130steve5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. I appreciate the use case comparisons.

  • @joshhibbs_nola
    @joshhibbs_nola4 жыл бұрын

    Love the video! I am still a little on the fence though. I need to get a mitre saw. I am not a professional contractor or a molding specialists, but I want to get a mitre saw that can do fine carpentry if I had to but I don’t want it to be a heavy beasts because I may have to bring it somewhere else to use it. Also I saw you talked about the little Milwaukee but I want to get a mitre saw that can do like the 60° cuts. I guess the thing I am asking is I like everything about the little Milwaukee except I would like to be able to cut bigger pieces than the 7 1/4 can. Also a big deal breaker is the weight. It has to be somewhat lightweight. What would you suggest? Should I just get the 7 1/4 Milwaukee even though I would like a saw that can make bigger cuts or is there a saw out that has all the pros of the 7 1/4 Milwaukee but can cut bigger or thicker pieces of wood. Is there such a saw out there?

  • @wilkinsoncarpentry6278
    @wilkinsoncarpentry62785 жыл бұрын

    Love your honest opinions mate

  • @certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224
    @certifiedyaminspector-dadd62244 жыл бұрын

    I got rid of my 12" and my 10" miter saws and grabbed a 7" slider. Anything that wont fit on that, I just use a circular saw. So much better for mobile transport

  • @mitchellkasdin1899

    @mitchellkasdin1899

    3 жыл бұрын

    Daddy SmokesYams which 7”?

  • @certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224

    @certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have both the Kobalt and the Ryobi. Like the Kobalt slightly better

  • @blockchainshark1392

    @blockchainshark1392

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you cutting 4x4 using your power saw? The accuracy would not be perfect

  • @titanebay

    @titanebay

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blockchainshark1392 Two cuts. Flip the wood after first cut, then cut backside

  • @tomwoods1725
    @tomwoods17255 жыл бұрын

    Loved the review

  • @MetalMayhem1978
    @MetalMayhem19784 жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff bro. Subscribed! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @satchmodog2
    @satchmodog22 жыл бұрын

    My main saw is still the Dewalt 780 for most trim and framing. However, I keep that Milwaukee 7 inch in the truck as well on an old miter saw stand because not only is it better for some trim applications, but for a super small job or a repair it's almost always perfect. Last week I did a deck for my cousin and we had the Dewalt cutting all the four by, 2x8, 2x10 and 2x6 lumber, but the Milwaukee cut all the decking. My 13 year old cousin cut all the decking herself and no way would I have let her use that Dewalt. So on top of it being practical, convenient and light, it's also safer.

  • @Equalshares
    @Equalshares5 жыл бұрын

    I have the same problem with dust collection on my Makita. It's like if you don't buy the exact Makita attachments nothing will work and that's the only big problem. I've had to fine tune the adjustments a couple of time to get back into square cuts, but besides that this saw has been amazing everything I need. I can bring it on job sites all the time with me for cabinet work and trim work. It does all my matters and all my cuts very well and very smooth. Like you said it just feels good in the cuts are smooth and it has a great brake

  • @jimfeaster4837
    @jimfeaster48375 жыл бұрын

    Great review i like

  • @GregBrecker
    @GregBrecker5 жыл бұрын

    I have an old corded Ryobi 10 inch miter saw on a portable table for rough cuts. Second is a Rigid / AEG 7 1/14 inch sliding miter saw I surprised myself with how much I use, and last the 10 inch cordless Makita you show. That because of it's accuracy and the dual battery deal, which I can use with my other cordless Makita tools. Seems somewhat similar to your setup.

  • @banannaninja
    @banannaninja5 жыл бұрын

    Makita crosscut blades are phenomenal.

  • @patat007
    @patat0075 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @DRJMF1
    @DRJMF14 жыл бұрын

    Which saws have a depth cut garage. I need a saw that can cut a 2 inch deep trench or mortise into a 4x4 inch wooden beam. Will this do the job.? Thanks.

  • @josephvouis5301
    @josephvouis53015 жыл бұрын

    ive never had a truly precise shawdowline it always shows shy of the blade. aka my blade always overcuts. on my makita the blade always begins where the lazer ends

  • @Jamesc422
    @Jamesc4225 жыл бұрын

    What is the max dimensions for the 7 inches saw? Could it cut a 2 by 6 easy?

  • @christofix
    @christofix5 жыл бұрын

    this is realy good information. For the moment i'm using a cheap miter saw. All my other tools are makita. I'm planning to buy a new mitersaw but i don't know wich one to buy

  • @DS-TRUCKS
    @DS-TRUCKS5 жыл бұрын

    What a role model this guy is.

  • @StackingIron
    @StackingIron5 жыл бұрын

    For your building videos I think it would be cool to add pricing for some of the builds both profesinally and DIY. Thanks love the building videos

  • @deereboy8400
    @deereboy84005 жыл бұрын

    I'm very left handed, but never felt an urge to grab the handle of a miter saw with my left.

  • @bryanhall9996
    @bryanhall99964 жыл бұрын

    Sold my Milwaukee to upgrade to the Dewalt 12". I loved how light the Milwaukee was but I needed the ability to cut 4x4 material on site without flipping. Now, with the 120v power I would never go back to the 18v. That being said... if someone would release a lightweight 10" saw that can crush fine and rough cuts I'll buy it immediately!

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    @ibrahimwatson1080

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @antoniotadeo4679

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @ibrahimwatson1080

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @ibrahimwatson1080

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @antoniotadeo4679

    @antoniotadeo4679

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Ibrahim Watson no problem =)

  • @plumbum6558
    @plumbum65585 жыл бұрын

    Love Makita cordless tools and like the 2 battery platform don’t like being out of batteries and the last one charged for my impact driver is a 12 ah car battery ! Just like the versatility of the smaller batteries 2 smaller batteries cost 160.00 for twin pack one large battery is around 250.00

  • @steviepower1958
    @steviepower1958 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @nige_man
    @nige_man4 ай бұрын

    great video, we need an updated 2024+ miter saw rundown!

  • @goodlife1500
    @goodlife15005 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @adubbelde1
    @adubbelde15 жыл бұрын

    Diablo makes a find blade. But when I was building a house 30 years ago, I bought a 10" Delta Miter box. (the compound cut saws weren't out yet). A friend of mine that had a cabinet shop said I should get an AMANA blade. So he ordered one for me. I paid more for the blade than I did the saw. IN the long run, it was worth it. I've only built a couple of houses with it but I've loaned it out as well. The cuts were precise and clean. I could cut off oak hand rail with the waste cut being paper thin and uniform. So thin that it rolled up as I cut. I could unroll and look through the piece. I've never sharpened it. Problem is, I now have a 12" compound slide DeWalt.

  • @trevormullet7923
    @trevormullet79235 жыл бұрын

    Be good to hear about table saws too

  • @davidmuresan628

    @davidmuresan628

    5 жыл бұрын

    Miter Saw is an old idea because has just about 1 ft cut and cannot be used on boards. It shall be retired. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube under this name. My saw can cut up to 18 ft or more. Look at my saw and let me know what you think. My saw may replaced miter saw, table saw, and router table. It can carry also grinders, drills press, hand saw and more.

  • @lemon-iu7bo

    @lemon-iu7bo

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmuresan628 its un practical on a jobsite do to its size

  • @davidmuresan628

    @davidmuresan628

    5 жыл бұрын

    a 4 ft is easy to transport and you can cut lumber and plywood. If you wish I will give you one 4" for free.

  • @bobbyweldon736
    @bobbyweldon7364 жыл бұрын

    OUTSTANDING

  • @mitchellaustin92
    @mitchellaustin925 жыл бұрын

    Anywhere hearing anything about the new makita? Same saw basically but its a 12 inch. Looking at getting one but everyone's reviewing the 10s and i cant find any reviews on the 12 inch saw

  • @ThisTall
    @ThisTall5 жыл бұрын

    I like that Mikita. 1 down side that gives ppl some issues is the way the bevel adjustment works. You don’t hit a switch that allowed the bevel to move. The knob actually loosens the entire saw from the base. So if that bevel adj knob isn’t super tight, the entire top of the saw isn’t tight, and your angles and deflection are super bad.

  • @lorenrickey5481
    @lorenrickey54815 жыл бұрын

    Wish you could have cut a board with each saw. I could have watched the speed of the cut and listened to the motor’s power.

  • @dokmanian
    @dokmanian5 жыл бұрын

    thanks buddy great info but yes do yourself a favor change blade to Diablo for your house finish work

  • @arnoldlayne1424
    @arnoldlayne14245 жыл бұрын

    I've used the 7 1/4" a few times & I really like it & want one but I got a 12" electric & a 10" cordless, what I don't have is a pile of money.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes....if only piles of money where everywhere

  • @arnoldlayne1424

    @arnoldlayne1424

    5 жыл бұрын

    mmmmmm.... piles of money

  • @82camino96

    @82camino96

    5 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. I can see many benefits to having the 7-1/4. I’d probably use it more than any other in fact, but since I have the Makita 10in and a Dewalt 12in, I just can’t justify buying yet another. The Makita travels fairly well anyway.

  • @br6145
    @br61455 жыл бұрын

    I have the makita. Awesome saw but it's a damn beast to move. Imo the only way to transport it is permanently mounted on the makita stand. I replaced the stand's wheels with 10" pneumatic wheels spaced 18" apart. Now its steady and easy to transport without knocking anything out of alignment.

  • @BRUCON
    @BRUCON5 жыл бұрын

    Love my dewalt 12 inch!

  • @davidmuresan628

    @davidmuresan628

    5 жыл бұрын

    Miter Saw is an old idea because has just about 1 ft cut and cannot be used on boards. It shall be retired. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube under this name. My saw can cut up to 18 ft or more. Look at my saw and let me know what you think. My saw may replaced miter saw, table saw, and router table. It can carry also grinders, drills press, hand saw and more.

  • @DaCake2

    @DaCake2

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmuresan628 Link? I'd like to take a look at this contraption.

  • @DaCake2

    @DaCake2

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah its a little sketchy it didn't make this list.

  • @markvonschober6872
    @markvonschober68722 жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats older hitachi mitre saws that were made in Japan and are mostly metal construction.

  • @histguy101

    @histguy101

    2 жыл бұрын

    They still make some in Japan, including a cordless 7.25" that slides 12.5" The one in the video is made in China, though.

  • @squirrellyboe7421
    @squirrellyboe74215 жыл бұрын

    DeWalt 12" compound slider corded. I have 3 and they can't be beat considering price/performance. The oldest one (8_9 years old) has only needed brushes once and no other repair. Many miles on it and left outside on Jobs overnight plenty of times

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have one of those bad boys too....good saw but that cord gets me everytime

  • @Immolate62
    @Immolate625 жыл бұрын

    I can only justify one miter saw, so I have the DeWalt Flexvolt, which usually stays corded in the shop, but when I need to take it out, it's as powerful in the field as it is in the shop. I have a Chopmaster blade for it for finish work, but swap that out when I'm going to do a lot of framing. It's heavy for sure, but it's more important I have a powerful 12 inch saw in the shop.

  • @davidmuresan628

    @davidmuresan628

    5 жыл бұрын

    Miter Saw is an old idea because has just about 1 ft cut and cannot be used on boards. It shall be retired. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube under this name. My saw can cut up to 18 ft or more. Look at my saw and let me know what you think. My saw may replaced miter saw, table saw, and router table. It can carry also grinders, drills press, hand saw and more.

  • @mitchellkasdin1899

    @mitchellkasdin1899

    3 жыл бұрын

    David Muresan you reinvented the DeWalt radial arm saw from the 1950 - 1970 era.

  • @thollingsworth4910
    @thollingsworth49102 жыл бұрын

    Good review, I was about to buy the metabo for its features and price. I would've been using it for fine cutting trim work but I'll look into other saws.

  • @wulfvin
    @wulfvin5 жыл бұрын

    I HAVE BOTH MIKITA AND THE 7 1/4. I LOVE THEM BOTH

  • @jaretmoskal5558
    @jaretmoskal55585 жыл бұрын

    Finish carpenter by trade. I use the Milwaukee ten inch and have done a lot of nice work with it. My main gripe with it is that the sawdust gets blown over the bevel mechanism and clogs it so you have to silicone the bevel mechanism regularly. The Makita is a beautiful saw but I was invested in Milwaukee and it works well for me

  • @smokingcheeba420

    @smokingcheeba420

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love my makita. Im also a finish carpenter. Main problem is the detents get hammered out.

  • @michaelplays2449
    @michaelplays24494 жыл бұрын

    Good review thanks

  • @Evanliamelliot
    @Evanliamelliot5 жыл бұрын

    What about the 120 flex volt dewalt

  • @jimfeaster4837
    @jimfeaster48375 жыл бұрын

    Which do you think is better dewalt or makita ?

  • @jimmer147
    @jimmer1475 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks, my take away from this is how much flex is in that cut hub table. As you were pushing that metabo saw around the table was all over the place

  • @westroadelectric5444
    @westroadelectric54445 жыл бұрын

    I love the Milwaukee shadow line

  • @smokingcheeba420

    @smokingcheeba420

    5 жыл бұрын

    Shadow lines are a millon times better then a laser.

  • @jacobking4106

    @jacobking4106

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@smokingcheeba420 whys that?

  • @smokingcheeba420

    @smokingcheeba420

    5 жыл бұрын

    It lights up what your cutting. And gives a perfect shadow of both sides of the blade. Laser helps with one side of the blade.

  • @DoubleD72

    @DoubleD72

    5 жыл бұрын

    You mean the DeWalt shadow line. The one Milwaukee copied. lol stop supporting China idiot. If you are an American then you are a disgrace.

  • @Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un

    @Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chinese holdings company will love to hear how much you love their brand 🤣🤣🤣

  • @yoonki
    @yoonki5 жыл бұрын

    How important do you think "out of the box" alignment really is? I feel like if you need finish carpentry level precision, you're routinely checking and adjusting alignment anyway.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree

  • @TheKajunkat

    @TheKajunkat

    5 жыл бұрын

    My opinion (from a hobbyist who uses the saw mostly for framing) is the saw should come out of the box with all the detents aligned and accurate (90 22.5 and 45). The top bevel not so much but the scale should be accurate. With all the QC and automated assembly a jig to make sure the alignment is within a tenth of a degree or so should be no problem. I realize it will have to be checked periodically to make sure it is correct but it should be right from the start.

  • @GordonGEICO

    @GordonGEICO

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think it's important insomuch as it speaks to the build quality of the rest of the saw. If the alignment from the factory is sloppy, where presumably trained workers are putting the saw together, it either means the saw is built to low standards or the employees aren't doing their jobs, and neither of those is very reassuring. The problem, though, is all of these name brand saws are mass produced in vaguely the same price brackets (excluding something like the Kapex), so there's not a lot of wiggle room for one to be absolutely head and shoulders above the others. Also, they are routinely handled by shippers that couldn't care less, so I bet a significant percentage are damaged before they ever get turned on, making it even harder to assess initial quality.

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar47895 жыл бұрын

    “mine came right out of the box” 😳😂

  • @2hunnedproof247
    @2hunnedproof2475 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I learned to love the 10 inch especially when I use a different saw what do you not like about it

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Way too sloppy

  • @2hunnedproof247

    @2hunnedproof247

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@RRBuildings on what cuts tho? I notice a Lil deflection in flat miter cuts but vertical cuts come out almost perfect

  • @philwort1873
    @philwort18735 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kyle, Love the video. Exactly the three saws I have been looking at to get into cordless mitre saw market. I also tried the hikoki 36v 10" and totally agree with your comments, I was hoping for a tight mitre saw and left the demo disappointed. I also agree the makita is too heavy. 2 questions. 1. In comparison to the makita Have you tried the dewalt 12" lighter saw, similar footprint and larger cut capacity? I tried yesterday and was very impressed. 2. How is the Milwaukee small saw on mitre cuts? I was considering this as my 80% of the time saw but need precision.

  • @cortasauruss

    @cortasauruss

    5 жыл бұрын

    I own the Milwaukee and I've been super happy with the precision, a decent blade and the shadow line works wonders. I have used it framing, decking, finish carpentry and everything in between and haven't needed to adjust anything

  • @TheDesertRat31
    @TheDesertRat315 жыл бұрын

    I've been seriously thinking about the Makita (corded) miter saw for my shop. I have a Ridgid 10" slider and I just can't get it dialed in like I want it. Maybe I can adjust the detent plate (been adjusting the fence), but I've heard good things about the Makita dust collection and the slider design saves so much space. My Ridgid isn't that old but I need a couple parts and most of them are already obsolete and unavailable. Not happy with Ridgid's support at all.

  • @adamsfamilynfun1409
    @adamsfamilynfun14095 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids! Hopefully you answer this. Shopping for my 1st cordless miter saw. Would you wait for the Milwaukee 12”? Or go with something different? Also did they mention when the 12” would be released? Keep up the good work!

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Depends what you do.... for us the 7 1/4” will do almost everything I need...

  • @DesignsElement

    @DesignsElement

    5 жыл бұрын

    My sales rep said November but it could be later then that :( I own the 10" and while it is a good saw it isn't a good trim saw, the rail design is the critical part that makes it not as accurate. Since most 12" saws you are almost never full extended rails, that's why they are very accurate and tight. The spring is also stronger on the 10" than the 7 1/4" which isn't a big deal to me. The 10'' is a good saw but I would wait for the 12'' with new rails, its just not a great design. I'm hoping to find a good deal on the 7 1/4'' myself as they are 499-599 in Canada, tool only. They are supposed to cut 5 1/2'' standard mdf base which is a big plus. It'll replace the 10'' for quick on site setups and I'll use the 12'' ridgid I have for the heavy stuff. I can't believe how well made the first ridgid miter saws are, I've done everything from high end crown to large 6" rough douglas fir/cedar beams/posts and it still maintains accuracy. So milwaukee will have a tough sale to get me into a 12'' down the road, weight and accuracy would be the biggest points, since the ridgid on the older stand is a heavy prick to load.

  • @cesare7101
    @cesare71015 жыл бұрын

    The Milwaukee is not that accurate for trim and fine carpentry, I tried to adjust it for hours to get perfect cuts and it was pointless so I ended up returning it! Until this day I'm still using my Bosch CM8S with a laser blade installed. Haven't found an accurate small miter saw that could replace it yet.

  • @petepistachio8229

    @petepistachio8229

    5 жыл бұрын

    An honest red china review. Go figure.

  • @judithrob1591
    @judithrob15913 жыл бұрын

    Tips. Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a vertical line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / HITACHI C12RSH2 / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). If you want you can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick. To this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw. Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-4. therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned vertical in line above the saw blade. Conclusion: how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing.(don't go for that)..

  • @mackwoodcock7484
    @mackwoodcock74845 жыл бұрын

    You should get a Festool Dust Collector with a remote. It's a game changer. For you Festool 26, 36, or 36 AC would be ideal.

  • @nalurash2787
    @nalurash27875 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know what the sale price is for the 7-14" Milwaukee Miter?

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Link in my description

  • @evictioncarpentry2628
    @evictioncarpentry26284 жыл бұрын

    I have a 12 and 10 inch. I bought a 7 1/4 for small jobs where I only need a few cuts because of the weight. I honestly find myself grabbing it More now then any other saw.

  • @JasonTaylor1
    @JasonTaylor14 жыл бұрын

    I have the 7.5" Makita sliding miter 36v. It is great for punch list things, shelving jobs (cuts 12") and carpentry tasks that dont require cutting tall stock. It is super light (27lb?). I don't really understand the mention on this video and others of not liking two batteries. It has never been an issue for me. My circular saw and track saw also use two.

  • @MadeInGreatBritain
    @MadeInGreatBritain4 жыл бұрын

    Just purchased one of those makita saws. Correct me if I’m wrong, but your complaint about the dust collection hose... in other videos, it shows the vacuum attaching at the bottom section. It looks as if you may have it upside down 👍

  • @the.oneyedjack6812
    @the.oneyedjack68125 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure if you know this or not but the fence is a floating fence to pick up extra degrees on your 7 1/4 Milwaukee that's what the notches on your left hand side when you're facing the saw is for on the bottom of the deck No it's not necessarily easy to adjust it but if you adjusted for up to X then modify

  • @davidmuresan628

    @davidmuresan628

    5 жыл бұрын

    Miter Saw is an old idea because has just about 1 ft cut and cannot be used on boards. It shall be retired. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube under this name. My saw can cut up to 18 ft or more. Look at my saw and let me know what you think. My saw may replaced miter saw, table saw, and router table. It can carry also grinders, drills press, hand saw and more.

  • @meeksdigital
    @meeksdigital5 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if you read your comments, but I have the Makita LS1219L (corded 12") and it has the same dust collection port on it. Get yourself the Rockler Universal Small Port Hose Kit. It's 30 bucks and it's super high quality and will fit a ton of different tools from routers to miter saws etc. The key is cutting off the little triangular gusset that attaches to the open top part of that dust port on the Makita, so you can slip the larger of the two fittings included with the Universal Small Port kit over it snugly. The other end of that Rockler kit will connect directly to a shop vac or a shop vac hose, and you're good to go. Enjoy!

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    thanks man you bet i read comments...helps me learn

  • @meeksdigital

    @meeksdigital

    5 жыл бұрын

    RR Buildings Hey, happy to help. And I really appreciate all that you do. I’m about to start building my own house (my first house ever) with a family member who’s an experienced builder/contractor, and while I’m not post framing, your build videos have been a huge inspiration. Cheers!

  • @aguilayserpiente
    @aguilayserpiente4 жыл бұрын

    Good, honest testimonial + tradesman's review. The 1/4" wobble on the Metabo made me cringe. What is a rough cut in carpentry?

  • @joshualegault22
    @joshualegault225 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kyle, I feel like maybe one on your dust collection ports, or even your hose is just on incorrectly. I have the ls1019 makita (corded) and I don’t have the dust collection attachment issues. Just a thought!

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dust collection is not an issue... the issue is actually finding a good way to hook ones up

  • @joshualegault22

    @joshualegault22

    5 жыл бұрын

    RR Buildings sorry, I miss understood your issue. I get it now. Yes, the port for a hose is an odd size.

  • @grizdeluxe
    @grizdeluxe5 жыл бұрын

    Love my cordless Makita. I do fine trim work and cabinetry and it's dead on.

  • @HFRajuncajun

    @HFRajuncajun

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same. Especially with the Bluetooth and makita cordless vac I can pretty much set up anywhere and be virtually dust free. I rotate 4-5 80t and 90t Freud blades and I can cut prefinished crown with no problem.

  • @kenshirogenjuro873

    @kenshirogenjuro873

    5 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to get the upcoming 12” cordless Makita is releasing. All about precision for me.

  • @russianredneck7477
    @russianredneck74775 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys only build wooden frames or do you do metal frames too

  • @michaelknoblauch6422
    @michaelknoblauch64225 жыл бұрын

    I want to hear about hammer drills

  • @plumbum6558
    @plumbum65585 жыл бұрын

    I Love my makita the only other maybe would be Bosch but the cordless makita has been dead on, plenty of power put it on Bosch stand no cords love it !

  • @whitechris720
    @whitechris7204 жыл бұрын

    I bought the makita 2 years ago, great saw. It is big and heavy so you have to need it on a job to haul it there. It is so accurate!

  • @jimmybouly
    @jimmybouly5 жыл бұрын

    I had the same first impression of the 10” Milwaukee, I changed the blade to a 60t Diablo, and I’d say, now it’s on par with my Bosch 12” knuckle slider as far as cut quality goes. Bought it to do minor punch list stuff and framing, and now it’s pretty much all I use cause I’m really starting to hate bringing corded tools out on jobs.

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    @benadams183

    5 жыл бұрын

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    @benadams183

    5 жыл бұрын

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  • @memphismzrgs3522
    @memphismzrgs35224 жыл бұрын

    I have a question could you tell me Makita miter saw is better than Dewalt Dws780

  • @BoilerRoomRadio
    @BoilerRoomRadio5 жыл бұрын

    Kyle...what is the opening music track you use?

  • @jstumpenhorst

    @jstumpenhorst

    5 жыл бұрын

    BoilerRoomRadio I think it’s just a track that comes with iMovie

  • @sbg2681
    @sbg26813 жыл бұрын

    Dewalt is the only miter saw to own. Versatile,durable,and user friendly. I used them all an hands down the best.

  • @hunterthomas6177
    @hunterthomas61775 жыл бұрын

    Have you got your hands on the Metabo HTP 36v 185mm (7¼) brushless slide compound mitre saw? Just came out in Australia and am tossing up between that and the 10 inch. Massive price jump up for the 7 ¼ and just want to see your thoughts on in.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    Have not

  • @hunterthomas6177

    @hunterthomas6177

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@RRBuildings just had a look on the Metabo Htp website and looks like it still isn't out in the states thatd have to be a first that Australia gets a tool before you guys. Will just sit a wait paitently for your review. 10 inch is $1459 Au with 2 x 8 amp multi vault batteries. The 7¼ is $2499 Au bare tool so it's quiet an investment.

  • @hipcheck7
    @hipcheck73 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kyle, Aunt Sharon says she needs a compound miter saw.....one that will cut framing lumber as well as some nice finish work for the bar she wants to build in the new house. Got anything laying around? Just kidding, I am in the market for a new one, had a 12" Makita that I loved but sold because I didn't think I needed it anymore - then we bought a new house!! I don't need a cordless, my jobsite is my garage. Any recommendations for a corded saw for an intermediate handyman?

  • @ericdalbert133
    @ericdalbert1335 жыл бұрын

    Do you know any Miter Saw model for left handed ? Or Ambidextrus ?

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    i think the milwaukee is close

  • @standsguadalajara

    @standsguadalajara

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fe$$$tool

  • @Quietvibes07
    @Quietvibes075 жыл бұрын

    Gotta put some diablos on those bad boys. You’ll have even better run time!

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    5 жыл бұрын

    i totally agree

  • @redhotstanger

    @redhotstanger

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have the Makita, the factory Makita blade is IMO the better blade, I would bet that with the corded Makita, the Diablo blade would be better.

  • @johnneytilley4165

    @johnneytilley4165

    5 жыл бұрын

    Blade does make a big difference

  • @johnneytilley4165

    @johnneytilley4165

    5 жыл бұрын

    I dont use the same saw for framing as I do for trim work. Dont think it makes much sense to do so

  • @garethheathcote4988
    @garethheathcote49884 жыл бұрын

    I have the DeWalt 12" flex volt mitre saw and it's hands down the best mitre saw that I've ever used. It's made even better with the 12ah flex volt batteries which granted cost a pretty penny each but they are worth it and I have the option of plugging it in to Mains power when I have access to it. 👍🙂

  • @michck4027
    @michck40274 жыл бұрын

    Makita looks like a space cruiser, from 2nd Jupiter Fleet ;)

  • @dpd16790
    @dpd167905 жыл бұрын

    the milwaukee fuel cases on the trailer behind you... let me guess.. cordless magdrill and cordless bandsaw?

  • @soggybottomboys2792
    @soggybottomboys27925 жыл бұрын

    How much did your shop cost to build?

  • @robertreynolds1044
    @robertreynolds10444 жыл бұрын

    The Makita saw is on sale at home depot with 2 batteries for 529$,sounds like a good deal?

  • @holyfreakinguacamole

    @holyfreakinguacamole

    4 жыл бұрын

    Finishing up a job rn, thinking about buying it when I'm paid! I'm using a 20yr old Delta. haha. :/ Now just trying to decide on the stand...

  • @davidv9546

    @davidv9546

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to add the 2 pack 5.0ah as well, it's free. So with the makita , you get 4 5.0ah batteries

  • @robertreynolds1044

    @robertreynolds1044

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@davidv9546 I haven't seen that bonus deal here in Las Vegas. I bought a chainsaw for 400 $and got 4 batteries, very good deal.