smitty0312 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I want to upgrade my 12" sliding miter saw, I have an off brand which has treated me well, but all of us men want the best they can afford & thought I might buy myself a good Christmas present this year.........been looking at both Ridgid & Dewalt brands........Ridgid has the best warranty(lifetime), but I think Dewalt saws are better quality......can anybody weigh in on this? Edited November 18, 2015 by smitty0312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Dan go to the WOOD Magazine site and search under miter saws. There is a review from 2007 that selected the Bosch 3912 and the Dewalt 715. I am sure you can find write ups in the other WW magazine sites like Popular WW. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 If it cuts wood that's all you need but a lifetime warranty Is hard to beat! :cool: :cool: :cool: smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I own a Dewalt, I've had it for over ten years and it still works perfectly. I also owned a couple of aftermarket brands, one of them lasted for about twenty cuts, then burnt up. The other wasn't accurate enough, and no matter what we tried we couldn't get it right on. I have been thinking of buying a new saw, but, I don't use the saw all that much nowadays. Len smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I have a ridgid and I am happy with it. I will say the back up the warranty very graciously. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR48 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I've had a Dewalt for approx. 10 years and have never needed warranty. Whatever you buy make sure to make a hood for dust collection. Biggest dust creater in the shop. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 No matter what one you get remember the blade does the cutting. The blades that come with most miter saws are fair at best. Invest in a quality blade that is designed to used in a miter saw. Miter saw blade teeth have a different angle and shape (pitch and hook) then table saw blades. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 My miter saw is a Delta and I have had it over 15years and it still as good as it was when i bought it. never had any problems. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoth28 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Get a Dewalt you won't need a warranty smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 I have a DeWalt I bought in 2000. I use it every day. Still runs true. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I used a Dewalt for years at work and they are a great saw. The Rigid warranty is hard to beat. At home I have a Hitachi and it also cuts perfect angles. Good luck with which ever way you go. smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hard to beat this deal........free $199 stand included.......but I really don't need the stand.......mmm? http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-in-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-with-Free-Mobile-Miter-Saw-Stand-MS1290LZA-AC9945/202737054?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D25T-PowerTools%7c&gclid=CIC046a3n8kCFQYbaQodR2sAWg&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desn4in Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Go to bigskytool.com and look at the hitachi miter saw deals. Good quality and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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