Miter saws: subtleties for choice, the best saws according to reviews

A handy device for home craftsmen's work is a miter saw. This tool is used for precise and accurate cutting of materials. High precision cutting of products at any tilt and angle.

The miter saw is indispensable for finishing, joinery and assembly work. Good for installing lining, skirting boards, parquet flooring, installing window / door slopes, floors, etc. It is very difficult to make a neat and accurate cut with a simple saw or jigsaw.

The main a task (application area) miter saws - wood processing. Sometimes the tool is used for cutting non-ferrous metal, polymers, plastics, and foam.

Miter saws cannot be used for processing ceramics, stone, ferrous metals.

Someone says that you need to choose a saw with more power. On the other hand, high power is a disadvantage (increased dimensions, high cost, heavy weight). Therefore, it is better to choose the "golden mean". Quite good models with a power of 1.2-1.8 kW.

It is also worth paying attention to the turnover. There are devices where you can adjust the speed. Optimal for miter saws from 6,000 rpm.

Disk size is also important. This is directly related to the cutting depth. Do not take less than 20 cm. (diameter). Manufacturers offer tools with a cutting depth of 40 to 130 mm. The saw width varies from 70 to 363 mm. Large cutting depth for Makita and Metabo models.

Some models have a useful safety feature: automatic shutdown if the disc is stuck. Feed-through miter saws are more efficient but cost a bit more.

Accessories: double blade guard, soft start, dust bag, laser marker, shadow markings, backlight.

The best saw models: Bosch, Metabo, Makita, DeWalt. The saw Metabo KGS 216 M deserves special attention. Makes 5 thousand per minute. revolutions. Slot up to 30.5 cm (width) and depth 6 cm. Disc 21.6 cm. (diameter). Tilt and turn can be done in both directions.