Really appreciate his perspective on preferring corded tools over battery powered. He gives practical advice into who ought to consider this. Nice to see a young person that doesn't just have the latest and the "coolest."
The number of older journeyman I see fucking around for literally hours on construction sites with breaker boxes and extensions cords blows my mind. It's unbelievable that people who have so much experience will sacrifice hundreds of hours of work over the breadth of a large construction jobs, wasting their time with unreliable corded power. Get a good cordless tool, keep the batteries charged, and you will be able to-work nonstop. In fairness a lot of the time it's the company who supplies the tools and not the tradesmen themselves, but even they should have more sense to see the time savings in cordless gear. The $200 premium you spend on a good set of batteries will save you thousands in work hours over the course of a year.
He is doing residential and always has power. On the large commercial and multi-family jobs I install in, not having to drag cords is awesome! I worked for Turner for a couple years and 4 years ago, they were pushing to make the jobs cord free. I guarantee all larger GC companies will follow. I and sometimes two other crews, use my m18 10” slider and table saw all day long and always have 50% plus power left on the battery. I run HD12.0 batteries in both. Every tool I bring onto the job is cordless. I still have corded tools in the truck, but only use them on residential deck, framing or complete new builds. I’m planning on picking up the 7 1/4” miter this Friday and the 12” within the next couple weeks. The only complaint I have with the 10” is the deflection you CAN get if you aren’t paying attention to how you are pulling on the saw. The 10” also has to use the quick adjust on bevel adjustment because how would you even reach the typical threaded adjuster. The 10” runs quite a bit better with the HD12.0 battery also. Anyone that has a couple HD12.0 batteries needs to invest in the Super Charger. I got mine for $149 and it came with an XC8.0 battery. Much, much faster charge than the rapid charger.
Just wondering what your thoughts are on the saw now at over a year and a half. I am sitting on the fence between the Milwaukee and the DeWalt cordless 10" miter saw.
Thank you for ALL your videos. I have just completed my formal dining room with crown and New baseboards that look great. My wife is so happy with the way it was done. Thanks to your help with the information you provide.
Nice job, Richard Here in New York City, by the time we come in the job , the place has electric, so I agree corded over battery. We're set up right in the apartment, you're outside So you are correct "what ever works best for you" Keep up the informative work Thanks
I have it, I like don't love it, It's a little slow to start and seems a little low on power, but gets the job done I really wanted something just for small stuff so my bad maybe I only paid 400 with the big battery (open box deal @ HD) so I'm ok with it, I have lot's of these new brushless tools and very happy with them the new skill saw is the bomb so much power the 5-year warranty is outstanding, I had the first Brushless 7.25 it was out of warranty when I sent it in and they still repaired it no questions asked I don't think anyone is trying harder to be the best professional cordless tools
I just bought this saw yesterday. Its my first cordless mitre saw and my first Milwaukee tool. I've had the DeWalt 780 for a few years now but saw the saw on sale and have wanted a second saw in the trailer as well as a 10" because the 12" is so bulky and kind of a pain to lug around. Can't wait to use it!
4 years later what are your thoughts? I did the exact same thing, bought it to replace my 780. As a finish carpenter this saw is junk. My 780 is soooo much better. It's a good saw if you're a framer or something like that.
Thank you for the review. By the way, Festool miter saw does allow you to turn on the laser light before starting the motor. I like the idea of the shadow light on that Milwaukee saw.
My biggest thing is how square can you get this saw and then, will it stay there? I assume you can get it square or you wouldn't even be using it, but are you constantly having to readjust to make sure it is square?
Great job pointing out the highlights of the saw. I wasn't aware they had crown stops available, i'm going to have to order them soon. I use the same setup (Milwaukee 10'' + Rigid stand) and it has been working out great for the work I do full time. I leave it mounted and I have no issue transporting it from garage to site to cutting location by myself. Only issue i have had is the push pull pin that locks down the saw blade. Seeing how easily you locked yours down i either need to really work mine in or have it serviced. Thanks for the great videos
I agree, the Milwaukee motor does sound week. My DeWalt 71/4 cordless sounds about the same. I believe the Milwaukee, like the Makita cordless, has 2 motor options; the 13 and 15 amp. Maybe they sent you the 13 amp.? I am also a high-end finsih carpenter. On my commercial jobs iI run all corded Bosch. I run all DeWalt cordless for my side jobs. Wondering why DeWalt hasn't came out with a 10" cordless?
I'd like to buy a Radial Arm Saw for the sole purpose of using a dado blade on it, since the Dewalt DW745 cannot(?) use one. Do you think that a mitre saw can have a dado blade? Kind Regards
Good review! I have a question for you...do you think Dewalt has the best jobsite table saw? I've seen it in your videos and it's the one I think I'm going to buy.
Great Video. But What I'd like to know is how do you like your Rigid Miter Saw Stand? Love mine, thought it might be a little to clunky but its perfect and I bought extra attachment stringers and attached them to my portable table saw.
In the unboxing, you installed a red Diablo blade, supposedly not to use the original blade that came with it. Is there any reason why you took out the Diablo?
I have the DeWalt 12" flexvolt and hate how heavy and bulky it is. Great saw, but a pain trying to carry it through smaller doorways. Also the LED light only stays on for 10 seconds regardless of the a/c or battery power. Overall it's a great saw, but only when you need to make big cuts and don't need to move it frequently.
I just wish they would add an AC Adapter to the saw so you have both options to work with, like the DeWalt Flex Volt. I have this saw and I do commercial finish carpentry and I feel like I drain the battery a bit too quick for my comfort. It'd be nice to have that option if you know you're going to town on it that day.
I agree completely. A friend of mine has the flax volt one with adapter. It's an amazing saw. Think I'll hold off on buying this until the next gen.... Hopefully 12" and with an adaptor.
Thanks for making this video. Really honest assessment. I like the blade brake, it seemed to stop the saw quickly. It may sound a little whimpy compared to a corded miter saw but it sounds beefier than my 7 1/4" fuel circular saw and that thing cuts anything, all day.
I liked your review. I'm still using 12" dewalt miter which is still going good after 18 years. I need a bit more accuracy now though so lookin for a new miter. How did you find the accuracy of the Milwaukee? Cheers Jim from Glasgow, Scotland
I like to know what you think of this after all this time I do wood flooring an I do many of them and the dewalt flexbolt didn’t do the cut the motor broke an is $300 to replace
Thanks for your opinions on the saw. One question... Can you cut 5 1/4" baseboard standing up with the saw at a 45 degree angle both left and right? Not a bevel but at a 45 degree angle. Thanks again. Btw happy Thanksgiving.
Looks to me like Milwaukee accomodated for a 5" molding cut behind the axis of the blade. There is a 3" notch back there where taller material may be cut, and it looks to be about the same radius as a 12" blade... so....
When you said in you're review that you cut most of you're crown nested, and don't have much need to cut crown on the flat, I was taken back because I've been a trim carpenter and cabinet guy for 35 years and when I got my Bosch 10" slide mitre saw with detents at 31 and 33 degrees almost 17 years ago, i've been cutting on flat and never looked back because it's so much easier and much moe accurate for any crown moulding over 3 1/2", its not even close.
I have the Ryobi 10 inch dual bevel sliding brushless 36v cordless saw and I love it. I built a small cart that the miter stand sits in and I just wheel it around every where. I got it tool only for $249. Already had plenty of batteries. My cuts are a perfect 90 degrees. And it’s only 34 pounds. Haven’t tried this saw but would love to see how they compare.
Did it come with crown stops? I have the same saw and stand and I didn't even know it was available for it. I can't saw I looked in the box all that well for em because I didn't know it would come with em.
I was just thinking I have 2 dewalt saw12” which I like and when you pointed out the rails go inside underneath I was thinking oh my god at the end of the day putting away it takes up less room Great video thank you for your time making these video
I Love good informative geise on tools, I'm shopping now to upgrade my saw to a compound. I bought what I could afford. After all these years my Dewalt has done very well. Except it's not compound. Building cabinets now. So time to upgrade
I've benefited from your vidoes so if you could keep them coming. I see no point in trying to bring anyone down because I think my way is better. Stay on point.
I'm new to this things I need your help with a question how much should I charge for tongue and groove installation on ceiling like 20'x13' and crown molding around the perimeter?
Thanks for the video. Question, does it cut 5 1/4" baseboard against the fence vertically (especially at 45 degrees?) It appears you said it does not, but I could be mistaken concerning what you said. I've read one review where a person claimed it will not cut 5 1/4" base board vertically at 45 degrees. Milwaukee makes this claim on its site about this saw: "5-3/4" Vertical Capacity (Base Board Against the Fence)" Just wanted your thoughts as I am in the market for a new miter saw. Thanks!
Did you ever find out the answer? I read the same thing. I would like to buy this as I am already on the m18 battery lineup, but may have to go with the 12" Flexvolt.
The physics of saying that it can cut 5 3/4 or even 5 1/4 are impossible as the blade is only 10” half of that is 5. I would think around 4 3/4 is most likely the depth of cut but I don’t know for sure.
@@daverenken1371 Not really as it depends on when and where the material comes into contact with the arbor during the cut. Thinner materials can be cut much deeper and I do this often with this saw. Nice try though!
I bought this same saw and also noticed it was less powerful than the corded versions. I changed the blade from a 60t to a 40t and that helped (less contact area), also a thinner blade like a Diablo would help more. But in general it works great and wouldn't deter anyone from not buying it. Saws, angle grinders and sawzalls all feel more powerful with a corded version to some extent and will drain batteries quickly, but I love battery tools and will sacrifice some slight power loss for the cordless version as I have lots batteries anyways.
Dill Wiggle Loll I was going to say pretty much the exact same thing 👍 I'll sacrifice a small amount of power for the convenience of cordless (me having to go from site to site) also let's me leave the generator n gas cans home lol
Yeah. I usually use the smaller teeth count as possible for framing like a 40 or 38 on a 10" blade. N of course a 60 to 80 tooth for finishing. Yeah thinner kerf the better too. All adds up for a big difference. I wanna try the Makita black coated blades, supposedly are coated with some black non friction paint or whatever that doesn't wear off. I doubt that loll but I'll try one on my next blade change
Ive done maintenance jobs going house to house and my cordless tools where great for that saving me a lot of time but then ive worked on sites all day using a lot of power and found that chord is much better. sometimes you can be left waiting for batteries to recharge.
Battery Technology has come a long way. I'm down to my last corded tool. And at some point I'll be replacing my power planner with a cordless one. However I do have a 3-way extension cord for charging my batteries
Yeah, this is four years later, but I still prefer my corded miter saw on a big job. I had the 10 inch makita and while it was the best saw ever despite the blade limitation, the electronics in brushless motors are going to prove to be a failure point, which is where I killed that saw working by the ocean for 6 months. But anyway, I loved the feel of this Milwaukee, but the 10 inch blade was a no go. The 12 inch corded had a few cool features, but not enough to bump me from my beloved 780. Now I did buy the Milwaukee 7 inch and it is a dream to use for my panel mouldings, smaller base, casings and chair rail. I also had my 1 year old daughter cut every deck board on the build with it and it was flawless and easy for her to use. She won't get within an acre of that 780 lol. So maybe if my 780 ever dies I may get the M18 12 inch, but I'll probably get the new Makita with the shadow line. I also have to admit that most of my cordless tools are Milwaukee, but that hasn't stopped me from buying Bosch and Dewalt cordless when a deal came along or I thought the tool was simply better. Don't be a fool and buy all one color and sell yourself short.
I’m looking to get a sliding miter box thats more portable then my 12” Dewalt. I love that Dewalt but it’s a tank move around especially if all I need to cut for is a door or two and some base. So I’m contemplating on weather to get a 71/4 or the 10. How well does that 7 work for door trim and base molding?
@@daverenken1371 the 7 is great for base and door casing as well as panel moulding and chair rail. Obviously any larger casing you have to cut flat, but it's a powerful little saw. I have my big DeWalt as well and on my last deck build we cut all the 5/4 decking with the Milwaukee and it just blasted right through it. I even had my 14 year old daughter cutting all the wood and I'd never let her near that DeWalt. I'm not a big fan of the 10 however
@satchmo dog thank you for the insight. I think I’m going to get the 7. That footprint of a 10 is actually more then the 12” Dewalt. So according to the specs of the width and length the Milwaukee 10 is bigger but about 10 pounds lighter is all then the 12” 780 Dewalt corded.
I like to have the corded version before I buy the cordless version. Although I tend to grab the cordless tools for the convenience. It’s all personal preference. I like your real world review.
Bosch made an 18v NiCad gen 10" non-slide miter saw,( early 2000s), I had it for a year and sold it. It was weak and cut 5 or 6 2×4s at 90° per charge, amazing tool at the time, got ALOT of compliments and comments but it was more novelty than a production tool imho
Nice video 👍 I was hoping you would do a video on this saw because I have seen your work and it truly shows you know what you are doing. To me your opinion matters, and any advice you give would be greatly appreciated and taken into consideration. Now I just have one question for you, for years I have been using a cheap chop saw for framing, deck building, and trim. I have had this saw for about 15 years it was my father's saw. I have changed the power cord on it twice and it's been beat up pretty bad (it doesn't even go to 45° anymore). So I am in the market for a new saw to get back into carpentry and some framing, possible deck building as well. I am an HVAC technician by trade and general contractor on the weekends. Basically if you had to choose between this Milwaukee or a DeWalt to buy as a first purchase, which would you choose? Thanks. I am a huge fan of Milwaukee I have all there tools cordless. I also have DeWalt 20v tools as well.
I can't believe you didn't get an answer to your question. That's the only bad things about these big channels, I don't even waste my time asking these big channel any questions just as a decent small channel that value as a viewer of their videos
For anybody building a home, where there is no electricity, these quality battery-operated sliding compound miter saws and table saws (yeah, Milwaukee makes a brushless, cordless 8 1/4” table saw that is much better than Dewalt’s 8 1/4” cordless table saw!) can get the job done, while you’re off-grid, building your off-grid home out in the forest! Thank you, Milwaukee!
I have the 9.0 on a 7 1/4" Circ saw and have been amazed. As a pro-remodeler, I use the saw heavy for the rough stuff, studs, cutting through subfloor to lay new electrical or plumbing, underlayment. Ran 2, 8 hour days cutting 1/2" underlayment. Milwaukee's battery technology is great.
Not really sure what he's talking about my 10in miter saw from Milwaukee cuts 5 and 3/4 on edge that's the reason I bought it most of the base i put up is 5 and 1/4
I also have this saw and also noticed the higher tension when pushing it down to make a cut and also it doesn't have as much power as a corded saw (Maybe because it only has one battery for this size saw) If portability and the ability to not have to be plugged in is your main concern then it still is a decent saw with a lot of runtime. But if you can just plug in your saw everywhere then I would go with a corded still until they come out with a newer/better version in the future. I heard good things about the 7-1/4 saw Milwaukee has out as compared to this one.
Happy Thanksgiving bro, i have 6 tools of Milwaukee, i like so much this brand, but definitly on Mitter saw i preffer the 12 inches Makita or Dewalt, more powerfull.
Everything you mentioned about it sounded cool, until the actual sound of the saw, you’re totally right, it sounds weak, but if it performs well, and someone doesn’t mind that sound, good for them!
I love 10" miter saws for framing. I think Milwaukee tools are great I love their innovation. BUT, in my area they have virtually no dealer network. In my town you can buy DeWalt and their accessories at any store where tools n hardware are sold. I do buy online batteries n small things I've seen and tried in person. However I find it hard to dive into something expensive if I can't see n hold it in person. Main reason I don't have Milwaukee tools unfortunately. Don't get me wrong I love all my DeWalt tools, but I do envy the Milwaukee line. Just waiting patiently for DeWalt to release a 10" cordless miter loll Great videos btw
I would say that a 10" is going to have more accurate cuts than a 12" since there "should" be less blade deflection. Also a good argument for buying better quality blades rather than Freud blades.
I'd love to be able to purchase a 7-1/4" miter saw m18 fuel. If they made it.... And a framing nailer, they are behind the game on the nailers. Hitachi has one, Dewalt and Bostitch! I love Milwaukee tools and spend hundreds of dollars a year on their products but I'd like to see more innovation and more variety! I appreciate your honest feedback and love your informative videos, you do amazing work and have helped me tackle a few issues at home.
sam robinson I just bought one (it's on it's way) I'll let ya know how it does. I had the ridgid version and really liked it, just didn't want to be on 2 different battery platforms. The ridgid also didn't hold up to my standard of accuracy.
I have this saw it is real nice I can just take it out of the truck and just start making Cuts without running a cord or looking for power in someone's house teamed up with a Paslode gun to do exterior finish
Nice review. I admire your work and work ethic. When I first started in the trade, I used a 5+ inch steel solid blade with a big rib on the top. Then I bought the very first DeWalt 10 inch with mdf wood base. I have a question about another miter saw. Have you ever tried or do you have an opinion on the Bosch articulated hinge miter saw? It's a totally different concept.
man, while I am not yet sold on a cordless miter, I couldn't live without my Milwaukee cordless jigsaw, multitool, and sawzall - makes working infinitely easier and efficient! I also hate cords, they give me anxiety...
Really appreciate his perspective on preferring corded tools over battery powered. He gives practical advice into who ought to consider this. Nice to see a young person that doesn't just have the latest and the "coolest."
The number of older journeyman I see fucking around for literally hours on construction sites with breaker boxes and extensions cords blows my mind. It's unbelievable that people who have so much experience will sacrifice hundreds of hours of work over the breadth of a large construction jobs, wasting their time with unreliable corded power. Get a good cordless tool, keep the batteries charged, and you will be able to-work nonstop. In fairness a lot of the time it's the company who supplies the tools and not the tradesmen themselves, but even they should have more sense to see the time savings in cordless gear. The $200 premium you spend on a good set of batteries will save you thousands in work hours over the course of a year.
@@0hypnotoad0 Look here you young whippersnapper that’s why I still use a miter box with hammer and nail!
He is doing residential and always has power. On the large commercial and multi-family jobs I install in, not having to drag cords is awesome! I worked for Turner for a couple years and 4 years ago, they were pushing to make the jobs cord free. I guarantee all larger GC companies will follow. I and sometimes two other crews, use my m18 10” slider and table saw all day long and always have 50% plus power left on the battery. I run HD12.0 batteries in both. Every tool I bring onto the job is cordless. I still have corded tools in the truck, but only use them on residential deck, framing or complete new builds. I’m planning on picking up the 7 1/4” miter this Friday and the 12” within the next couple weeks. The only complaint I have with the 10” is the deflection you CAN get if you aren’t paying attention to how you are pulling on the saw. The 10” also has to use the quick adjust on bevel adjustment because how would you even reach the typical threaded adjuster. The 10” runs quite a bit better with the HD12.0 battery also.
Anyone that has a couple HD12.0 batteries needs to invest in the Super Charger. I got mine for $149 and it came with an XC8.0 battery. Much, much faster charge than the rapid charger.
Just wondering what your thoughts are on the saw now at over a year and a half. I am sitting on the fence between the Milwaukee and the DeWalt cordless 10" miter saw.
I’m kinda in the same boat… how did you choose?
Thank you for ALL your videos. I have just completed my formal dining room with crown and New baseboards that look great. My wife is so happy with the way it was done. Thanks to your help with the information you provide.
Where did you buy the crown stops ?
Nice job, Richard
Here in New York City, by the time we come in the job , the place has electric, so I agree corded over battery. We're set up right in the apartment, you're outside
So you are correct "what ever works best for you"
Keep up the informative work
Thanks
I have it, I like don't love it, It's a little slow to start and seems a little low on power, but gets the job done I really wanted something just for small stuff so my bad maybe I only paid 400 with the big battery (open box deal @ HD) so I'm ok with it, I have lot's of these new brushless tools and very happy with them the new skill saw is the bomb so much power the 5-year warranty is outstanding, I had the first Brushless 7.25 it was out of warranty when I sent it in and they still repaired it no questions asked I don't think anyone is trying harder to be the best professional cordless tools
Love this saw. I bought one last week.
I just bought this saw yesterday. Its my first cordless mitre saw and my first Milwaukee tool. I've had the DeWalt 780 for a few years now but saw the saw on sale and have wanted a second saw in the trailer as well as a 10" because the 12" is so bulky and kind of a pain to lug around. Can't wait to use it!
4 years later what are your thoughts? I did the exact same thing, bought it to replace my 780. As a finish carpenter this saw is junk. My 780 is soooo much better. It's a good saw if you're a framer or something like that.
Watching this video 6 years later where you mostly use battery powered tools now really shows how far they have come
Thank you for the review. By the way, Festool miter saw does allow you to turn on the laser light before starting the motor. I like the idea of the shadow light on that Milwaukee saw.
Where can I find the crown stops? I’ve looked everywhere online and in stores. Please help
My biggest thing is how square can you get this saw and then, will it stay there? I assume you can get it square or you wouldn't even be using it, but are you constantly having to readjust to make sure it is square?
Great job pointing out the highlights of the saw. I wasn't aware they had crown stops available, i'm going to have to order them soon. I use the same setup (Milwaukee 10'' + Rigid stand) and it has been working out great for the work I do full time. I leave it mounted and I have no issue transporting it from garage to site to cutting location by myself. Only issue i have had is the push pull pin that locks down the saw blade. Seeing how easily you locked yours down i either need to really work mine in or have it serviced.
Thanks for the great videos
I agree, the Milwaukee motor does sound week. My DeWalt 71/4 cordless sounds about the same. I believe the Milwaukee, like the Makita cordless, has 2 motor options; the 13 and 15 amp. Maybe they sent you the 13 amp.? I am also a high-end finsih carpenter. On my commercial jobs iI run all corded Bosch. I run all DeWalt cordless for my side jobs. Wondering why DeWalt hasn't came out with a 10" cordless?
I'd like to buy a Radial Arm Saw for the sole purpose of using a dado blade on it, since the Dewalt DW745 cannot(?) use one.
Do you think that a mitre saw can have a dado blade?
Kind Regards
I really enjoyed this video....😊
Good review! I have a question for you...do you think Dewalt has the best jobsite table saw? I've seen it in your videos and it's the one I think I'm going to buy.
This channel made me want to make videos. I'm a tile setter from fort worth.
do it!
What do you think if the Bosch 12 axial glide?
I stuck on
Milwaukee 6955
Bosch gmc12.
Makita
Can't justify festool 1575$
How was it tune?.Hiw did it do in a 4 corner test out of the box before adjusting?
Great Video. But What I'd like to know is how do you like your Rigid Miter Saw Stand? Love mine, thought it might be a little to clunky but its perfect and I bought extra attachment stringers and attached them to my portable table saw.
In the unboxing, you installed a red Diablo blade, supposedly not to use the original blade that came with it. Is there any reason why you took out the Diablo?
Not this one... The other milwaukee M18 7 1/4 '' was with the diablo...
it is great to see someone who tells it like it is no buy out just the facts thank you
Where did you get those crown stops? I just got a 12 inch miter saw and it didn't come with crown stops.. please let me know...thanks
Dewalt's flex volt is 12" and is cordless or corded Like to know you thoughts with that saw.
I have the DeWalt 12" flexvolt and hate how heavy and bulky it is. Great saw, but a pain trying to carry it through smaller doorways. Also the LED light only stays on for 10 seconds regardless of the a/c or battery power.
Overall it's a great saw, but only when you need to make big cuts and don't need to move it frequently.
I just wish they would add an AC Adapter to the saw so you have both options to work with, like the DeWalt Flex Volt. I have this saw and I do commercial finish carpentry and I feel like I drain the battery a bit too quick for my comfort. It'd be nice to have that option if you know you're going to town on it that day.
carlos espinal great point. It would be nice to have that option
Smart idea!
Try it with the new 12.0 ah battery pack!!
I agree completely. A friend of mine has the flax volt one with adapter. It's an amazing saw. Think I'll hold off on buying this until the next gen.... Hopefully 12" and with an adaptor.
@G-Shock Jock This has got to be the most closed minded comments known to man.
Thanks for making this video. Really honest assessment. I like the blade brake, it seemed to stop the saw quickly. It may sound a little whimpy compared to a corded miter saw but it sounds beefier than my 7 1/4" fuel circular saw and that thing cuts anything, all day.
I liked your review. I'm still using 12" dewalt miter which is still going good after 18 years. I need a bit more accuracy now though so lookin for a new miter. How did you find the accuracy of the Milwaukee? Cheers Jim from Glasgow, Scotland
I like to know what you think of this after all this time I do wood flooring an I do many of them and the dewalt flexbolt didn’t do the cut the motor broke an is $300 to replace
Thanks for your opinions on the saw. One question... Can you cut 5 1/4" baseboard standing up with the saw at a 45 degree angle both left and right? Not a bevel but at a 45 degree angle. Thanks again. Btw happy Thanksgiving.
Looks to me like Milwaukee accomodated for a 5" molding cut behind the axis of the blade. There is a 3" notch back there where taller material may be cut, and it looks to be about the same radius as a 12" blade... so....
I love this guy. So down to earth. I watch zillions of his videos and learn alot.
How many inches can this saw cut? I do hardwood floors and cut almost to 9-11 inches at times. Debating this saw or the 10 inch.
When you said in you're review that you cut most of you're crown nested, and don't have much need to cut crown on the flat, I was taken back because I've been a trim carpenter and cabinet guy for 35 years and when I got my Bosch 10" slide mitre saw with detents at 31 and 33 degrees almost 17 years ago, i've been cutting on flat and never looked back because it's so much easier and much moe accurate for any crown moulding over 3 1/2", its not even close.
I have the Ryobi 10 inch dual bevel sliding brushless 36v cordless saw and I love it. I built a small cart that the miter stand sits in and I just wheel it around every where. I got it tool only for $249. Already had plenty of batteries. My cuts are a perfect 90 degrees. And it’s only 34 pounds. Haven’t tried this saw but would love to see how they compare.
Did it come with crown stops? I have the same saw and stand and I didn't even know it was available for it. I can't saw I looked in the box all that well for em because I didn't know it would come with em.
Where did you get the crown stops? Mine didn't come with them and I can't seem to find them on the market. Thanks.
I was just thinking I have 2 dewalt saw12” which I like and when you pointed out the rails go inside underneath I was thinking oh my god at the end of the day putting away it takes up less room
Great video thank you for your time making these video
Have you tried the 12 inch flex volt? I really enjoyed using it on the scaffolding putting siding up and exterior trim
Where you get the crown stops?
Did you buy those attachments for the crown stop or did it come with a saw
I Love good informative geise on tools, I'm shopping now to upgrade my saw to a compound. I bought what I could afford. After all these years my Dewalt has done very well. Except it's not compound. Building cabinets now. So time to upgrade
Do all their miter saw come with crown stops?
I've benefited from your vidoes so if you could keep them coming. I see no point in trying to bring anyone down because I think my way is better. Stay on point.
Hi, where can I get those crown stops?
Are you doing a 12” saw review?
This saw can cut 5.75" vertical against the fence. It competes with 12" saws!
John Holmes trash try doing a 45 to a right the motor housing gets in the way
I'm new to this things I need your help with a question how much should I charge for tongue and groove installation on ceiling like 20'x13' and crown molding around the perimeter?
What an awesome review/opinion thank you for no kiss assing here keep it real always🤙
what is your opinion on a miter saw stand? what to look for and why thanks
What’s the maximum size crown molding nested will fit?
Thanks for the video. Question, does it cut 5 1/4" baseboard against the fence vertically (especially at 45 degrees?) It appears you said it does not, but I could be mistaken concerning what you said. I've read one review where a person claimed it will not cut 5 1/4" base board vertically at 45 degrees. Milwaukee makes this claim on its site about this saw: "5-3/4" Vertical Capacity (Base Board Against the Fence)" Just wanted your thoughts as I am in the market for a new miter saw. Thanks!
Did you ever find out the answer? I read the same thing. I would like to buy this as I am already on the m18 battery lineup, but may have to go with the 12" Flexvolt.
The physics of saying that it can cut 5 3/4 or even 5 1/4 are impossible as the blade is only 10” half of that is 5. I would think around 4 3/4 is most likely the depth of cut but I don’t know for sure.
@@daverenken1371 Not really as it depends on when and where the material comes into contact with the arbor during the cut. Thinner materials can be cut much deeper and I do this often with this saw. Nice try though!
Did you have to give the saw back?
Did you notice that you have to remove the right fence in order to make a 45 degree bevel cut to the right?
Nice Job Rich,
Your opinion counts in my book.
Anyone know if the new 10” Milwaukee cordless can cut 5 1/4 base vertical? Not just a straight cut but on 45’s as well.
We’re can buy or what kind are the crown stops that you are using on this miter saw ?
Great video I really appreciate your honest unbiased opinion!
Hey man where did you get your little miter finding tool? I’ve seen you use it a few times but don’t know where to get one.
It's in the description area above. Click on his link for "every tool I use". It's there in the list on Amazon. Hope this helps.
@FinishCarpentryTV where did you get the Miter Saw Crown Stops ?
I bought this same saw and also noticed it was less powerful than the corded versions. I changed the blade from a 60t to a 40t and that helped (less contact area), also a thinner blade like a Diablo would help more. But in general it works great and wouldn't deter anyone from not buying it. Saws, angle grinders and sawzalls all feel more powerful with a corded version to some extent and will drain batteries quickly, but I love battery tools and will sacrifice some slight power loss for the cordless version as I have lots batteries anyways.
Dill Wiggle
Loll I was going to say pretty much the exact same thing 👍
I'll sacrifice a small amount of power for the convenience of cordless (me having to go from site to site) also let's me leave the generator n gas cans home lol
The smaller count blade change makes a big difference even with the cordless circular saws I use a thin Diablo blade for less friction.
Yeah. I usually use the smaller teeth count as possible for framing like a 40 or 38 on a 10" blade. N of course a 60 to 80 tooth for finishing. Yeah thinner kerf the better too. All adds up for a big difference.
I wanna try the Makita black coated blades, supposedly are coated with some black non friction paint or whatever that doesn't wear off. I doubt that loll but I'll try one on my next blade change
Ive done maintenance jobs going house to house and my cordless tools where great for that saving me a lot of time but then ive worked on sites all day using a lot of power and found that chord is much better. sometimes you can be left waiting for batteries to recharge.
Battery Technology has come a long way. I'm down to my last corded tool. And at some point I'll be replacing my power planner with a cordless one. However I do have a 3-way extension cord for charging my batteries
Yeah, this is four years later, but I still prefer my corded miter saw on a big job. I had the 10 inch makita and while it was the best saw ever despite the blade limitation, the electronics in brushless motors are going to prove to be a failure point, which is where I killed that saw working by the ocean for 6 months. But anyway, I loved the feel of this Milwaukee, but the 10 inch blade was a no go. The 12 inch corded had a few cool features, but not enough to bump me from my beloved 780. Now I did buy the Milwaukee 7 inch and it is a dream to use for my panel mouldings, smaller base, casings and chair rail. I also had my 1 year old daughter cut every deck board on the build with it and it was flawless and easy for her to use. She won't get within an acre of that 780 lol. So maybe if my 780 ever dies I may get the M18 12 inch, but I'll probably get the new Makita with the shadow line. I also have to admit that most of my cordless tools are Milwaukee, but that hasn't stopped me from buying Bosch and Dewalt cordless when a deal came along or I thought the tool was simply better. Don't be a fool and buy all one color and sell yourself short.
I’m looking to get a sliding miter box thats more portable then my 12” Dewalt. I love that Dewalt but it’s a tank move around especially if all I need to cut for is a door or two and some base. So I’m contemplating on weather to get a 71/4 or the 10. How well does that 7 work for door trim and base molding?
@@daverenken1371 the 7 is great for base and door casing as well as panel moulding and chair rail. Obviously any larger casing you have to cut flat, but it's a powerful little saw. I have my big DeWalt as well and on my last deck build we cut all the 5/4 decking with the Milwaukee and it just blasted right through it. I even had my 14 year old daughter cutting all the wood and I'd never let her near that DeWalt. I'm not a big fan of the 10 however
@satchmo dog thank you for the insight. I think I’m going to get the 7. That footprint of a 10 is actually more then the 12” Dewalt. So according to the specs of the width and length the Milwaukee 10 is bigger but about 10 pounds lighter is all then the 12” 780 Dewalt corded.
does it come with the crown stops if not where did you find them?
I like to have the corded version before I buy the cordless version. Although I tend to grab the cordless tools for the convenience. It’s all personal preference. I like your real world review.
Bosch made an 18v NiCad gen 10" non-slide miter saw,( early 2000s), I had it for a year and sold it. It was weak and cut 5 or 6 2×4s at 90° per charge, amazing tool at the time, got ALOT of compliments and comments but it was more novelty than a production tool imho
Nice demo I like you think 12" is the better option, to cut 4x4 post or large molding have 12" miter
Do the crown stops come with the kit ?
Please tell me where you found those crown stops ??
Nice video 👍 I was hoping you would do a video on this saw because I have seen your work and it truly shows you know what you are doing. To me your opinion matters, and any advice you give would be greatly appreciated and taken into consideration. Now I just have one question for you, for years I have been using a cheap chop saw for framing, deck building, and trim. I have had this saw for about 15 years it was my father's saw. I have changed the power cord on it twice and it's been beat up pretty bad (it doesn't even go to 45° anymore). So I am in the market for a new saw to get back into carpentry and some framing, possible deck building as well. I am an HVAC technician by trade and general contractor on the weekends. Basically if you had to choose between this Milwaukee or a DeWalt to buy as a first purchase, which would you choose? Thanks. I am a huge fan of Milwaukee I have all there tools cordless. I also have DeWalt 20v tools as well.
I can't believe you didn't get an answer to your question. That's the only bad things about these big channels, I don't even waste my time asking these big channel any questions just as a decent small channel that value as a viewer of their videos
How were you able to get Milwaukee to just give you a saw? Thats pretty cool.
Thanks for the review I've been wondering if there is a noticeable difference in power between corded and cordless. You work is awesome.
Can you share the link to buy the crown stopers...
For anybody building a home, where there is no electricity, these quality battery-operated sliding compound miter saws and table saws (yeah, Milwaukee makes a brushless, cordless 8 1/4” table saw that is much better than Dewalt’s 8 1/4” cordless table saw!) can get the job done, while you’re off-grid, building your off-grid home out in the forest! Thank you, Milwaukee!
I know you said batter charges fast, but how does a full charge last?
I have the 9.0 on a 7 1/4" Circ saw and have been amazed. As a pro-remodeler, I use the saw heavy for the rough stuff, studs, cutting through subfloor to lay new electrical or plumbing, underlayment. Ran 2, 8 hour days cutting 1/2" underlayment. Milwaukee's battery technology is great.
3 years later, the 12” is here!
Thanks for the great vids,
What Miter saw would you carry if you only carried one, assuming it was a corded 12"
also what stand do you prefer?
Thanks
Did the fence come squared to the blade or did you have to adjust it? I have yet to buy a mitre saw that didn’t need the fence tweaked a little.
Mr Geronimo excellent question. I was also curious about the accuracy right out of the box and how difficult it is to fine tune it.
Mr Geronimo it did come out of the box square and good to go. There are fence adjustment screws at the base of the fence if needed
dfw crown Happy Thanksgiving Richard. Thank you for all you do.
Seems like a good saw. I’d definitely choose the Makita Cordless X2 10” over this.
Not really sure what he's talking about my 10in miter saw from Milwaukee cuts 5 and 3/4 on edge that's the reason I bought it most of the base i put up is 5 and 1/4
I read a review that stated it would not cut 5 1/4" base all the way through at 45 miter. Is that true?
I also have this saw and also noticed the higher tension when pushing it down to make a cut and also it doesn't have as much power as a corded saw (Maybe because it only has one battery for this size saw)
If portability and the ability to not have to be plugged in is your main concern then it still is a decent saw with a lot of runtime. But if you can just plug in your saw everywhere then I would go with a corded still until they come out with a newer/better version in the future. I heard good things about the 7-1/4 saw Milwaukee has out as compared to this one.
Notice you don't use a sacrificial fence, yet all your cuts look perfect? How so?? Big fan! Thanks
Where did you get the crown stops for that Milwaukee saw.
Sheldon Singh yeah my 10” cordless didn’t come with those!!!
The Bosch glide has everything on the front it’s my favorite saw. You have to try it.
how heavy is it this is only 28 lbs
Happy Thanksgiving bro, i have 6 tools of Milwaukee, i like so much this brand, but definitly on Mitter saw i preffer the 12 inches Makita or Dewalt, more powerfull.
Everything you mentioned about it sounded cool, until the actual sound of the saw, you’re totally right, it sounds weak, but if it performs well, and someone doesn’t mind that sound, good for them!
I love 10" miter saws for framing. I think Milwaukee tools are great I love their innovation. BUT, in my area they have virtually no dealer network. In my town you can buy DeWalt and their accessories at any store where tools n hardware are sold. I do buy online batteries n small things I've seen and tried in person. However I find it hard to dive into something expensive if I can't see n hold it in person. Main reason I don't have Milwaukee tools unfortunately. Don't get me wrong I love all my DeWalt tools, but I do envy the Milwaukee line.
Just waiting patiently for DeWalt to release a 10" cordless miter loll
Great videos btw
Where did u get those crown stops??
Great video. I hope to have this by the end of 2018. I just picked up the Milwaukee 16g straight nailer
I would say that a 10" is going to have more accurate cuts than a 12" since there "should" be less blade deflection. Also a good argument for buying better quality blades rather than Freud blades.
Freud makes some of the best blades
Love your videos! Where did you find the crown stops for the Milwaukee M18 Miter saw?
I'd love to be able to purchase a 7-1/4" miter saw m18 fuel. If they made it.... And a framing nailer, they are behind the game on the nailers. Hitachi has one, Dewalt and Bostitch! I love Milwaukee tools and spend hundreds of dollars a year on their products but I'd like to see more innovation and more variety! I appreciate your honest feedback and love your informative videos, you do amazing work and have helped me tackle a few issues at home.
they do make a 7-1/4" m18 fuel miter saw :)
In a non-sliding? I just need something compact and portable for occasional odd miters
It's a sliding 7-1/4". I'm thinking about picking it up.
I don't need a sliding I just need a small compact saw i can stick behind my seat to miter angles on garage door trim
sam robinson I just bought one (it's on it's way) I'll let ya know how it does. I had the ridgid version and really liked it, just didn't want to be on 2 different battery platforms. The ridgid also didn't hold up to my standard of accuracy.
Cool video man. Really enjoy the production value and sweet shots.
I have this saw it is real nice I can just take it out of the truck and just start making Cuts without running a cord or looking for power in someone's house teamed up with a Paslode gun to do exterior finish
david cullers yeah
How long does the battery last and does it only come with one
I have one it came with 2 nine hr amp batteries. not sure if they all come with two batteries
400+ 2x4 cuts with a 9.0ah. I have this same saw. It has great power and runtime.
I would like you to compare the hitachi one and see how it compares
I can't find those crown stops anywhere online.
Nice review. I admire your work and work ethic. When I first started in the trade, I used a 5+ inch steel solid blade with a big rib on the top. Then I bought the very first DeWalt 10 inch with mdf wood base. I have a question about another miter saw. Have you ever tried or do you have an opinion on the Bosch articulated hinge miter saw? It's a totally different concept.
I bouggt the Bosch 12"saw 3 months before the new one came out (dam)
How is the battery life and power and run time
man, while I am not yet sold on a cordless miter, I couldn't live without my Milwaukee cordless jigsaw, multitool, and sawzall - makes working infinitely easier and efficient! I also hate cords, they give me anxiety...