John DeBoo wrote:
What are the most important features for a miter saw? I'm not looking
for a flame war on one brand vs another but rather a few features that
are pretty much a 'must'. BTW, my use won't be professional or day in
and day out - lighter duty hobby type stuff, room trim, bookcases etc,
clean finish types of cuts mostly.

- So far an adjustable laser seems to be a concensus.
- 10" vs 12" is really a matter of do I have the money for the 12".

They all seem to have dust collection, motor brakes & 15amp motors. Dual
laser? Sliding unit? Fence extensions? Anything else?

Thanx,
Grandpa John

For me height of fence, Handle position, horse power, table surface,
locking mech. I think the lasers are a waste of time. I have two and
the cheap one sits on the back of my truck almost all the time. The
Dewalt sits in my shop. If you use it a lot the handle is important. If
you use it for crown molding height of fence. Horse power is important
for ease of cut. And of course you want it to lock and stay locked. One
feature I like with the Dewalt is the adjustable blade height for
cutting dadoes. I don't have a RAS.

Rich

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