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Product Reviews:
Bosch 5412L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw with Laser Tracking |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great Saw
Comments: I purchased this saw specifically to do1job for a particular client. The lady wanted large crown molding. I currently had a 10" miter saw which was not big enough for the crown and in the past have either used or owned almost all all of the major brands of miter saws. Any way this saw is awesome. Out of the box it did not need any adjustment. I have been using it for 3 months now still hasn't lost its calibration yet. The up front bevel control is probably the best innovation I have seen in a miter saw yet. The saw is built like a tank (one of the minor problems with it is; it is heavy). I am a perfectionist and this saw meets my needs and the needs/expectations of my clients. The only cons are that the laser is arbor mounted, so it can not be switched from side to side of the blade, however face it lasers are not accurate enough for fine finish carpentry anyway, and the dust bag is a joke it doesn't catch anything. however if you want an accurate saw that makes precision cuts each time, purchase this saw and spend2extra minutes cleaning up the sawdust. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Fundamentally flawed
Comments: While this saw does have plenty of nice features, it doesn't achieve its primary objective of accurately cutting trim. The saw has lots of fancy features, yes. however, the bottom line is it can not cut anywhere close to straight. It amounts to a $600 waste of hard earned money.
This would be a great framing saw, however has NO place in finish carpentry.
My 1st saw went to the Bosch factory service center several times to no avail. They simply weren't staffed/trained/equipped to deal with inaccuracy problems with a miter saw. Eventually, after a lot of legwork on my part, Bosch corporate replaced the saw with a new one. To my disappointment, the new saw has the exact same problems. It simply can not cut straight, period. A high end Freud (like a LU85R012) or Forrest Chopmaster will not solve the problem. None of the adjustments described in the manual will help nor will adding an accessory fence. Removing the extension wing(s) if they are out of flush with the main saw table also will not help.
For finish work, this saw is worthless. After owning other Bosch tools, it's really hard to believe they continue to sell such a terrible saw with their name on it. Save yourself time, money, and worlds of frustration and look elsewhere.
purchaseer beware!!
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Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great tool
Comments: Love this saw, however, you need to purchase the Forrest 12" miter blade to go with it to make it 5 stars. With the stock blade I give it 3 stars. The Forrest blades are that great. No tearout whatsoever, and cuts like howeverter.
Much more enjoyable to use than my old Bosch 10" slider, because of the variable handle orientation, better mechanism for the safety cover, and all bevel controls up front. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Overachiever
Comments: I have had this saw for about2years and it has been an amazing performer for my own home-improvement projects. I have enjoyed the precision engineering and accuracy designed into this piece of equipment. The top performance of this unit encouraged me to purchase other Bosch tools, all of which have been great. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: WOW
Comments: yes WOW. I love this saw. A great price and what a saw. It is the best miter saw I have ever owned. I would purchase it again in a heartbeat. I am not a contractor. Just a guy that does a lot of woodworking. It makes your job so much easier and nicer when you have great tools. This is a great one. |
