Ridgid 12" Miter versus DeWalt 12" Miter

[Bob-the-carpenter]

What are the pros and cons of the Ridgid 12" compound miter versus the DeWalt 12" compound miter? Which one is the better investment for a long-term carpenter?

[Peter]

Bob: I have ne experience with the Ridged 12 CMS, but I currently purchased a DeWalt 12 Sliding CMS an am thoroughly impressed with its performance. I sold my DeWalt 12 CMS to purchase this tool. What impressed me was the fact that I had some 9 7/8" x 1 1/2" crown molding with a 45/45 degree bevel on the back. I was able to cut this molding flat on the table by moving the bevel and miter right and left with out changing the molding ( top facing the saw). I dont believe any others can do this. Also I needed to cut off some shelvinf (14") to fit in a cabinet and did this task perfectly. You may want to check out DeWalts web site for instructions on cutting crown moldingnull

[baupaw]

Hey Bob!
Not to be a spoil sport, but do you really need a 12: compound miter?
I have been extremely pleased with the Hitachi cfd. It is (as fae as I know) the only miter on the market that can cut a dual compound 45 in both right and left sides.
It is the workhorse of my shop.

[Raymee]

I just bought the Riggid MS1250 compound
miter saw, it's a 12" job. I have not used it yet. All my friends tell me it is a great
saw, and will last a lifetime.What Iam looking for is plans to build a portable table for it so I can move it around for
different jobs. :cool: null

[Andy B.]

baupaw, Makita has a 12" S.C. miter saw too.