Compound Miter Saws
Professional-Grade 10″ Compound Sliding Miter Saw with Laser Cut Guide – 15-Amp Motor – CUL Listed
This Professional 10″ machine comes with a laser guide ensuring that all your cuts are straight and precise. This Compound Miter Saw from C.M.T. Industrial has a powerful 15 amp motor with 12o volts giving you a whopping 2HP with a cutting capacity of 90 degree (3in x 12in), 45 degree (2in x 8 1/2) The precision The aluminum table has been machined to precision. It tilts 45 degrees right or left and the actual saw body tilts up to 45 degrees making this a very versatile machine. For the price its is comparable with more expensive models.Buy Compound Miter Saws.
With all the tools available in your workshop your set won’t be complete until you have a miter saw. Knowing which model to get is key and knowing what you want it for is very important.
If you need to do long cuts then you should get the sliding compound miter saw this will allow you to make a long cut in one go. If you do a lot of beveled cuts then you will need a compound miter saw this will allow you to adjust the blade either right and left and it lets you tilt the blade. Safety is ensured with a self retracting guard for the blade while still allowing you a clear view of your cuts. If your cuts matter and you need to have the ability to make micro adjustments the better choice would be the sliding compound miter saw.
Compound Miter Saw – 8.25″
This 8.23 inch machine is a precise and very powerful model. It is capable of cross cutting up to 4.75 inches wide and 2 inches high. It has an easy to use lock-down control that will keep your wood in place perfectly. The secure and strong table clamp will hold it all down while you apply bevels up to 4.75 inches wide and 1.375 inches high. The 24 teeth are carbide tipped this blade will handle all your needs with power and precision.
The purpose compound miter saws are better than other miter saws is that it can perform horizontal angles as well as straight cuts and is often also be used to cut bevels into wood. They can be used by professionals as well as beginners so they will suit any level of capability For more info check out our FAQ page.
Whether you are a handy man or a professional trades man if you value the tools in your shed and require outstanding results then you will need a Compound Miter Saw. If you are confused on the difference between a standard, compound and sliding compound miter saw then fear not it is pretty easy to remember. The standare miter saw has the motor mounted on an arm that you lower down to the wood and will swivel right and left allowing you to be able to cut on an angle. The Compound Miter Saw is the same set up but it has the added ability to tilt the blade on an angle so that you can bevel your cuts.
And the sliding compound miter saw can do everything the other two can, but it has the extra benefit of being able to slide on the arm so that you can perform longer cuts in one fell swoop with the blade. Selecting the blade size for your Compound Miter Saw is also important and you will need to consider the kind of work that you will be performing. They come in three sizes the 8, 10 and 12 inch the larger the blade the longer you will be able to cut so the 12 inch would suit the sliding compound miter saw and the 10 inch is probably the most popular for the compound miter saw. Always make sure that your compound miter saw has a self retracting blade guard and all the good quality ones will it is a matter of safety as it will cover the blade but will retract as you cut so that you can see where you are going.
Another important safety feature is the electric brake, this works by immediately reversing the flow of electricity ensuring that the blade can be stopped in the fastest period of time possible. Essential if anything goes wrong its comforting to know that the blade will be stopped in just seconds. When selecting a blade for your Compound Miter Saw you should also think about what the blade is made from. Steel is the most common and they will be cheaper, but you should always buy the best you can afford and the blades with carbide tips will stay sharper for a lot longer saving you in the long run even though they initially cost a little bit more.
