Thread: What kinda saw do I need

Boats one thing Tush. There was NO WAY to run the wires where I wanted them. One bad thing about a bay boat, you can't get to the wides with wires. ALL my wires to the front and the center console are where their supposed to be. I have build shelving and a book case or 2 years ago with a dang handsaw. Talk about tiring

Originally Posted by TUSHHOG

You are joking... Right.... Ive seen the wire job you had on your boat!!

IMHO, it's highly unlikely u will be cutting any compound angles, so a good slide miter will do. However, I really like one with the laser beam, makes things much easier, faster and more accurate. Hatchie makes a good one too..

I'm going to build some cabinets and a Tiki bar. to get the corners cut right, I need to cut the end at a 45

Originally Posted by E-Z Poleholder

IMHO, it's highly unlikely u will be cutting any compound angles, so a good slide miter will do. However, I really like one with the laser beam, makes things much easier, faster and more accurate. Hatchie makes a good one too..

Here's one from harbor Freight that slides Compound Miter Saw - 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw

If the budget can stand it, get the 12" compound slider instead of a 10". You might not ever need the compound feature, but if you ever do, you will be glad you have it. The additional distance from the 12" comes in handy more time than you would think. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks woodworker. Just trying to get a decent one fairly cheap. I want to stay under $150

A good circular saw will do most of what you want to do with outdoor furniture, planters and such.
I bought a 10" miter saw when I redid the floors. The limit on it's straight cut was a 2x6, 45 degree angle was a 2x4.

Definitely worth it to go with a 12" miter saw. The 10" is too small on bigger boards. You can find some really good equipment in pawn shops or Craigslist, if you are patient.