The one cordless miter saw I had, a Ryobi, ran slower than a corded saw. It took more time to get a clean cut. Maybe the run faster these days.
Makita vs Milwaukee small miter saws
Anyone have experience with the corded Makita ls0815f or M18 cordless Milwaukee 2733 compact miter saws? They are similarly priced and have 8.5" or 7.25" blades. The Milwaukee seems to have hit or miss reviews. I have Milwaukee M18 batteries. Being cordless isn't much of an advantage for me. Small size for a small shop is the advantage for me and both look good to me. I actually have a deep bench for a miter saw so rear space is not an issue. TIA
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My buddy has the 7.25" Milwaukee and loves it. Dual bevel, plenty of power, very precise, no blade drift, light weight. If I were to buy a new miter saw today, that's the one I would buy. I no longer have a need to cut 2×8's at a 45° angle. I want a SCMS with a smaller blade to reduce deflection. I'm looking for quality and accuracy over quantity and capacity.
Was looking at Milwaukee but what turned me away was miters only to 45 L and R which is stupid for a small slide saw. The Makita you listed miters 0-50 Degrees left & 0-60 Degrees right. I ended up with the Kobalt corded, 50 degrees right n left, for $200. I like it as a back up to 20 yo 75 lb Hitachi 10" dual compound slide that refuses to die. I do this for a living and have done much research and if I needed a new full size dual compound 10-12" slide it would be a Makita
That does stink about the 7.35" Milwaukee. The larger models have a much larger range.Was looking at Milwaukee but what turned me away was miters only to 45 L and R which is stupid for a small slide saw. The Makita you listed miters 0-50 Degrees left & 0-60 Degrees right. I ended up with the Kobalt corded, 50 degrees right n left, for $200. I like it as a back up to 20 yo 75 lb Hitachi 10" dual compound slide that refuses to die. I do this for a living and have done much research and if I needed a new full size dual compound 10-12" slide it would be a Makita
- 1thumb
Thanks Guys. This thread pretty much sums up the dilemma. For me it's something to get good straight cross cuts when there's a dado stack or rip blade in the TS. I have to admit the sharper angles of the Makita is a draw as I hit that 45° limit with my miter gauge every once in a while and it'd be nice to have something that does more when needed.
Yeah @1thumb, that full size Makita is the bomb.
Yeah @1thumb, that full size Makita is the bomb.
I'd have bought it if it was.I think the Milwaukee miter capacity is 55°L, 60°R, and the bevel capacity is 48° R & L.
- northwoodsman
Home Depot spec page and Milwaukee owners manual show, 'Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left
45 °
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right45 °'
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-7-1-4-in-Dual-Bevel-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-Tool-Only-2733-20/302874550
The best scms I ever used was a old craftsman 7.25". That thing was dead on perfect.
But using ryobi as a baseline for anything is not a good idea.
Generally speaking, Milwaukee, dewalt, Bosch are a hugh step up.
I wouldn't hesitate one second to buy a 20v dewalt if I needed one.
I'm not a 100% ryobi bansher. I'm also not a big fan of m18 stuff.The one cordless miter saw I had, a Ryobi, ran slower than a corded saw. It took more time to get a clean cut. Maybe the run faster these days.
- Loren
But using ryobi as a baseline for anything is not a good idea.
Generally speaking, Milwaukee, dewalt, Bosch are a hugh step up.
I wouldn't hesitate one second to buy a 20v dewalt if I needed one.
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