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Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser Tracking |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: GREAT SAW
Comments:
nice saw. Right out of the box, it was calibrated perfectly, not that it has to be, as they give you instructions on how to calibrate it, however this is indicative of quality.
I have been a carpenter almost all of my life, and have had a wide range of tools. I sought out a lot of different miter saws, even listening to some on here rave about the DeWalt 12 inch double bevel miter saw, (I do not remember its model number, and do not care after seeing it in person). I looked at Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee (thought they were pricey although I own several Milwaukee tools) Dewalt, Delta, Ridgid.
Anyhow, you've got to be kidding me about that DeWalt tool. The base is difficult to turn,and I tried it at several stores, then the knob is so close to the base when you go to 45 degrees right or left, or any degree, that you have to watch smashing your fingers on that hard turning table. What a joke. Unless you are a "tough guy" (which eone behind a keboard is) and you are into smashing your fingers, and do not care, then get the yellow and black piece of crap. In addition, the thin sheet metal safety under the knob that you lift with your finger? appears great and cheap. Take a look at it yourself.
And let's not forget that DeWalt was purchased out by Black and Decker,(or their name was purchased years ago by them) the apex of all power tools, right? Uh-huh. DeWalt is way over-rated. There is no1in his or her right mind that, side by side, would choose the DeWalt over the Bosch. Unless they're a Pittsburgh Steelers fanatic.
One more thing, I alalmost all purchased the Makita 12 inch single bevel. Had1for years, great saw, however I passed. The handle on it is awkward, and the guard, just like my old one, lame. So I went for a change.
1st, the Bosch is easy to set on any angle. When you do this all day, ease matters. Secondly, the bevel is moved from the front, and is cake to set. Thirdly, you can tell by looking at this saw, it is well made and highly engineered. It cuts smoothly and accurately, and some on here have said it's loose and inaccurate? Yeah, right. Not so. I suppose you cabinet makers who cut 90 degree angles over and over, more than any other angle, are the experts? Not. I am not impressed that you are a cabinet maker. I know cabinet makers, and their angle of trade is 90 degress all day long. Yeah, a few others once in a while. So spare me the bologna that the Bosch is sub-standard.
When you remodel and deal with diverse angles and minute adjustments, like real carpenters, then you will know the truth.
If you want a quality saw, purchase the Bosch. The only downside I have found is its size. however once I get the T4B, then I can wheel it anywhere, so no biggie. Oh yeah, it was missing the hex wrench and multi tool, however had those anyhow.
do not believe the DeWalt nor the "cabinet maker" hype. They're clueless. Get the Bosch and thank me later. Best1for the money.
And thanks Amazon, right on time, and great price on it.
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Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Tough decision
Comments: I have had a Craftsman 12" miter saw for 14 years and it was fine for what I did with it, and I did almost all ething. It was getting old, and a screw was missing off the blade guard. I tried to hold the blade guard up while I finished1last cut, and the blade guard came down quickly, the blade caught it and shattered the whole deal. I was happy to have all my fingers, however decided that it was just too dangerous to use any longer. So I went hunting for a new 12" miter saw. I was originally interested in a slider, however with all the moving around I do, the weight was an issue, so I narrowed my search to a dual bevel, 12" compound miter saw. I looked at them all, and read all the reviews and narrowed it the Bosch and the DeWalt, finally deciding on the Bosch. I have not regretted my decision and find it is ething I need and then some. smooth and nice machine. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: CROWN KING
Comments: Purchased saw to install all new oak trim in my home which has many, many compound miters. Out of the box, no adjustment...absolutly perfect accuracy...pays to purchase the best, and BOSCH is it. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great saw, great service
Comments: After a lot or research, I purchased this saw from CPO through Amazon. It was shipped the same day that I ordered and I got it in 3 days. Out of the box it was within .2 degrees in all settings. I took the time to make the adjustments and now it is dead on and I know a little more about the saw. The only problem I had was registering the saw online. I called Bosch and they took care of the regisration in about 2 minutes. This is a quality miter saw that does what it is made for. Now I get perfect picture frame e time. Amazons review about this saw is dead on. If you are going to be doing finish work, I recomend you get a great quality 80tooth blade to replace the1comes with the saw. however that is with e miter saw on the market. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Unuseable unrepareable out of box
Comments: This is the worst mitre saw I have ever purchased to date at least a dozen of various makes. We set up the saw on1of our chop saw benches and discovered that it had 2 defects that made the saw unuseable. 1] the main articulation that moves when you cut had at least 1 to 1.5 degrees of play. 2] the notches that control angle of cut would not click in, so when you tightened the locking handle it would rack off angle 2-4 degrees.
Bottom line an unuseable saw. How does a manufacturer come up with2such defects? Being a student of quality manufacturing I can tell you that if you have so much variability in your manufacturing process that you come up with2defects this big, you are in BIG trouble. I had always had great luck with Bosh tools, and my guys wanted this saw when the Makita gave up after years of service in our custom cabinet shop. Of course it's going back, and we just repaired the Makita. |
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