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Cuts are smooth & precise. I closely examined the Dewalt, Milwalkee, Hitachi, and Makita saws as well, and I will tell you that the Bosch is by far the best of them. I specialize in high end custom kitchens where I build all of the cabinetry in my own very well equipped shop, as well as perform complete installations. Lots of engineering went into this piece of equipment, along with lots of nice features that I did not expect.
Bosch even paired all of the nuts & bolts in their packaging. The laser is hard to see in daylight, but I never had one before. I don't like scratches, so I added some self adhering silicone bumpers to the foot of the stand to keep the metal off of the floor. The other saws had marginal dust collection (almost a joke).The stand will be a jobsite timesaver, as well as allowing me to fold up the mounted saw and roll it into a corner of my shop. I have many pieces of Bosch equipment in my shop, some of which are 30 years old, and still going strong. For the precision I require, I will probably use it for quick cuts only.
The saw needed minor adjustment on the bevel angle stop (less than one degree), all else was perfect. Can't ask for better service.I am a Master Cabinetmaker & Woodworker in business for 40 years last week. It is very easy to open & close, as well as extremely ridged & stable. Received all items July 8th from 3 different carriers. It is VERY WELL MADE, and was a breeze to assemble.
It is bigger than my old saw, but about half the weight. I have yet to see any tearout on the back sides of my work. It is a pretty quiet saw, and when connected to a shop vac, very little dust. Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser TrackingBosch T4B Gravity-Rise Miter Saw StandForrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12-Inch 80-tooth ATB Miter Saw Blade with 1-Inch ArborOrdered all items July 5th, Super Saver free shipping. At the handle end, some small scrap pieces of PVC pipe will act as skids to make loading into the truck easier. These two minor additions will prevent any "rash" to the frame. Pneumatic tires will ease transport on all types of terrain.
The Chopmaster blade is one of the best you will buy. The key is always let the blade do the work. These tools replaced a 32 year old Makita saw, that was on its way out.The tools are outstanding thus far.Factory packing was far more than adequate, and everything arrived without a scratch. With hard maple & cherry, it's hard to feel any effort from the saw.Before making my final decision, I researched this purchase for a few weeks, read a lot of reviews, and spoke to several machinery dealers that I have purchased much bigger pieces of equipment from over many years. The others do not come close. Without the vac, it is still very clean. I am getting light reflection even on softwood ends, just to give you an idea on smoothness.
I am happy to say, that I made great choices, and the purchase price could not be beat by any of the brick & morter establishments.KUDOS TO AMAZON & BOSCH.W Thesing,Master Cabinetmaker
This is an outstanding saw, very easy to set up and make very accurate cuts. This is the third miter saw I have had, and it is the best one by far. The saw is however very heavy.
Unless you're a "tough guy" (which everyone behind a keboard is) and you're into smashing your fingers, and don't care, then get the yellow and black piece of crap. First, the Bosch is easy to set on any angle. It looks cheap because it is. Take a look at it yourself. Anyhow, you've got to be kidding me about that DeWalt tool. The handle on it is awkward, and the guard, just like my old one, lame. So I went for a change. I am not impressed that you are a cabinet maker.
I suppose you cabinet makers who cut 90 degree angles over and over, more than any other angle, are the experts. Uh-huh. In addition, the thin sheet metal safety under the knob that you lift with your finger. 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 don't remember its model number, and don't care after seeing it in person).
What a joke. Unless they're a Pittsburgh Steelers fanatic.One more thing, I almost bought the Makita 12 inch single bevel. There is no one in his or her right mind that, side by side, would choose the DeWalt over the Bosch. Yeah, right.
Very nice saw. Don't believe the DeWalt nor the "cabinet maker" hype. Not so. Yeah, a few others once in a while. Not. The only downside I've found is its size.
Get the Bosch and thank me later. And let's not forget that DeWalt was bought out by Black and Decker,(or their name was bought years ago by them) the apex of all power tools, right. I looked at Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee (thought they were very pricey although I own several Milwaukee tools) Dewalt, Delta, Ridgid. It cuts smoothly and accurately, and some on here have said it's loose and inaccurate. I have been a carpenter most of my life, and have had a wide range of tools. I know cabinet makers, and their angle of trade is 90 degress all day long. DeWalt is way over-rated. But once I get the T4B, then I can wheel it anywhere, so no biggie.
And thanks Amazon, right on time, and good price on it. 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, but this is indicative of quality. If you want a quality saw, buy the Bosch. 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'll know the truth. Thirdly, you can tell by looking at this saw it is well made and highly engineered. Best one for the money. Secondly, the bevel is adjusted from the front of the saw, and is cake to set. The base is very 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 beyond, you have to watch smashing your fingers on that hard turning table.
They're clueless. Had one for years, great saw, but I passed. When you do this all day, ease matters. Oh yeah, it was missing the hex wrench and multi tool, but had those anyhow.
I have not regretted my decision and find it is everything I need and then some. I was originally interested in a slider, but 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.
It was getting old, and a screw was missing off the blade guard. I have had a Craftsman 12" miter saw for 14 years and it was fine for what I did with it, and I did most everything.
So I went hunting for a new 12" miter saw. I tried to hold the blade guard up while I finished one last 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, but decided that it was just too dangerous to use any longer. I looked at them all, and read all the reviews and narrowed it the Bosch and the DeWalt, finally deciding on the Bosch.
Very smooth and nice machine.
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 buy the best, and BOSCH is it.
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