12"Sliders Dewalt, Bosch vs Rigid need opinions?

[imported_Macgeyver]

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 12" sliding Compound miter saw. I'm torn between which brand to go with. It's a large investment, I'm looking for accuracy as well as something that is going to last. What are your opinions between various brands does anyone own a Ridgid, Bosch or Dewalt, tell me what you think. Pro's cons etc.. Any help very appreciated.

[woodslayer]

A few issues back, one of the magazines tested 12” SCMS’s. The Makita and the Bosch came out on top with the nod going to Makita, which came standard with a 96-tooth blade compared to the 80-tooth on the Bosch. I would look for the best deal on either one of those.

Woodslayer

[Andrew M.]

I have the ls1013 Makita which was top rated by www.toolsofthetrade.net. (http://www.toolsofthetrade.net.) and is 10".The 12" blades cost much more,flex more and if you read the article ,the capacities of the 12" sliders are not much different in cutting standard lumber sizes. I have a DeWalt 706 12"cms that is excellent for cutting against the fense up to 6" base or 6 5/8" crown.

[Ransome]

I just purchased the Rigid 12 incher with the laser. I've been out of the contracting buis for a couple of years now but this saw is really nice. The quick release work clamp is simply awesome Once I got the hang of it I am making adjustments on the fly very quickly. The laser was just a bonus. I was about to buy the dewalt and decided to get the Rigid due to the warranty the laser and cost. You won't be dissappointed.

[blm ranch & construction]

Just bought the dewalt 12" Compound slide, love it! Now more flipping and turning beams and joists.

[JJC]

Macgeyver,
I own the 12" Ridgid slider the gray model, no complaints, the Ridgid saws have a positive stops for your crown molding on both the miter and bevel settings I thought that was a nice feature, also the saw has a large footprint & work surface, its very stable doesn't move. The saw has cut everything I have had a chance to feed it like there was no tommorow. A friend just purchased the 12" Dewalt SMS, I think the model is the DW708, he is happy with that saw so far also & he got a free DW brad or finish nailer w/it. I don't know if you own a TS or RAS saw but it has been mentioned that the blades on a 10" saw are interchangeable with either of those, just something else to think about. Personally I'm happy I bought the 12" saw, I've owned a 10" miter saw and can appreciate the bit of extra capacity you get from a 12". In all my shopping I've done research, you know kicked the tires etc. but I think it boils down to buying what makes YOU happy, after all your going to be the one using it.