save money i intend to carry out the vast majority of the work myself
and i am currently getting my tools together.

I'm have narrowed down my choices to the following models purely based
on brands i have heard spoken of in terms of reliable quality.

Dewalt DW708 or DW712, or Makita LS1214 or LS1013.

The Mitre Saw will be used for door framing, skirting boards, flooring
etc and some larger work outside like decking.

I am by no stretch of the imagination a Carpenter so i would really
appreciate any advice you maybe be able to offer.


I bought a 12" Delta (36-412) about a year ago, and I was not disappointed.
It was a little pricier than DW, but it had a huge cutting capacity. It
seems very accurate and well-made.