Wanting tight miter cuts on 1" red oak or mahogany using my Bosch 12" sliding compound miter saw. What are user's thoughts on using this blade? Than
2030042
This particular blade is made for non-ferrous metals and plastic. It's not the correct tooth profile for wood. You can cut wood with it but it does not like it. Use an actual wood profile with a higher tooth count for smoother cuts.
2030043
I used this blade for cutting Lock Dry aluminum decking and it worked well. I did not even consider using it for miter saw wood cuts because of the high blade count which I thought would clog. I went back to my carbide tipped wood cutting blade and use it for all my wood working.
2030044
it produces very nice cuts on hardwoods and softwoods but when pushed hard through thick stock it isn't happy as it's not the ideal blade for that use. tends to smoke a bit and strain the saw . i bought it because i like to have the option to cut aluminum on occasion and can be used on wood if not ideal.
2030045
Freud makes wood blades, they have a great 100 tooth blade that cuts like a laser. I've cut wood with this and it does fine but I swap to a wood blade normally
2030046
This blade works well on Plastics but I tried it with wood and it even had a hard time with just 5/4" Fir. Find another blade is what I would do. Freud makes a huge selction for cross cut blades.
454150
Yes I do. Matter of fact I used it today. I resawed some 5 1/2 cherry. I also have resawn red oak. It does a good jobbut you'll need a different blade than what comes on the saw. I bought a resaw blade from highland woodworking.It has plenty of power to do what I want it to do. I don't think you should have any trouble sawing maple as I also plan toresaw maple myself. All in all I've been very pleased with the saw. Its pretty heavy so if you plan on moving it muchyou might want to put it on a set of rollers.
1132975
One needs a finer toothed blade for fine cuts. The wood pieces must be at least a little longer than the saw itself for safety reasons. Otherwise, the tool would work very well in my opinion. For fine cuts on thin boards, I prefer to use my sliding miter saw, however, in order not to damage the board at the edges of the cut.
1590219
Yes, it would require the miter box and material to be secured leaving both hands to operate the saw. They have a variable speed switch and make sure to purchase a blade that is about 18 to 24 tooth make sure it is a wood blade the metal cutting blades will burn the cut edge and smoke. It would be to your best interest to test cut some material prior to your finished cuts. Be sure and buy the longer blades I.E. 12 inch. Good luck
552836
The saw had a major manufacturing defect when purchased. I believe that there was arbor wobble. Whatever it was Makita repaired the saw at no charge but would not say what the problem was. As far as the Bosch, I'm not sure about the Bosch as far as space constraints.
748521
We bought this blade for our Makita 12" compound miter saw with laser. Sorry, not that knowledgeable when it comes to such things. My husband put the saw blade on, I just ordered it.
484577
Yes. I bought the DeWalt (DW745) table saw and was very unhappy with sloppy miter gauge that came with it. I'm retired and money is somewhat of an issue, so I researched extensively both the Saw and the miter gauge. I have found the INCRA V120 to be an excellent tool, well worth the price. Just read carefully the directions on setting up the gauge to get the best results. I found a very slight difference in the width of the miter gauge channels, so try it in both channels as you expand the INCRA disks for fit. As the other reviewer mentioned (balancing fit versus slide). Good luck!
1915154
I agree with high speed good blade for clean cut. I like thin kerf marathon blade. It's a question with many variables...I'm a cabinet maker/finish carpenter. Maybe a little more torque for heavy beam cuts could be nice. But my Skil saw keeps me happy everywhere I go...
855193
Brand name means nothing if you have a 12" Dewalt miter saw a 12 ". Blade will fit. The next thing to check is the size and shape of of the arbor hole if the arbor hole is the same size or has an insert for it it will fit. The makita sMiter saw I bought this blade for has a 1 inch arbor if the 12" dewalt has a 1" arbor it will fit or their might be a insert that has to to be knocked out for it to fit the 1" Makita. I could not find the arbor hole size on the specifications for this blade.
338093
I have used it for both, but I also have a good miter saw with calibrated pivot for a easy angle adjustment. I think you will find the angle adjustment a PITA for lots of wood work. I have no idea what would happen to the blade for long term wood cutting but it walks through metal fast so I suspect it would last a long time. Also note I don;t think it has a blade brake like wood miter saws, watch those fingers. It's is a excellent cutting machine.
1773531
I have a multi-blade set that has 10" and 12" blades, which work fine. I think you can feel safe to use whatever length blade is available, especially from Milwaukee. I think the limit will be what you are cutting. For really wide, hard materials (10" oak tree trunk) just take your time and don't overburden the saw. Let it do the job without overheating. You should be fine.
862707
I've got mine attached to a 12" compound slide miter saw. As such, my travel is limited, as compared to a panel saw, so I'm not sure how far forward the laser would project. I went through four of these units (purchase/return) until I got one that was "close". Accuracy in large part is dependent on three things: the type/shape of the blade you're using (the thinner the kerf the better), how flush the arbor is with the blade and how accurate and properly aligned the laser was installed during manufacturing. I figured that for $9.99 and free shipping I couldn't go wrong. I ended up removing it given the fact that it simply did not perform to my expectations. I've got mine attached to a 12" compound slide miter saw. As such, my travel is limited, as compared to a panel saw, so I'm not sure how far forward the laser would project. I went through four of these units (purchase/return) until I got one that was "close". Accuracy in large part is dependent on three things: the type/shape of the blade you're using (the thinner the kerf the better), how flush the arbor is with the blade and how accurate and properly aligned the laser was installed during manufacturing. I figured that for $9.99 and free shipping I couldn't go wrong. I... » Read More I've got mine attached to a 12" compound slide miter saw. As such, my travel is limited, as compared to a panel saw, so I'm not sure how far forward the laser would project. I went through four of these units (purchase/return) until I got one that was "close". Accuracy in large part is dependent on three things: the type/shape of the blade you're using (the thinner the kerf the better), how flush the arbor is with the blade and how accurate and properly aligned the laser was installed during manufacturing. I figured that for $9.99 and free shipping I couldn't go wrong. I ended up removing it given the fact that it simply did not perform to my expectations. « Show Less
2077475
No problem with blade deflection. I'm using the Chopmaster on a 12" Bosch model 5412L sliding compound miter saw. 45 degree cuts are spot on. I think there's more risk of deflection in the saw itself, and I'm careful not to put side pressure on the head of the saw when it's extended.
809083
Depends on what you are cutting. Any standard reciprocating saw blades will work in this Bosch unit, you don't have to spend a ton of money. Again, it really depends on what your are cutting and the type of cut desired. Good luck.
1997374
I use this saw on tenon and general cuts. The 9 tpi side is somewhat course as a rip blade. I haven't found it useful for what I do. If I was buying again I would think about the single side blade with about 15 - 17 tpi.
1457538
Don't try it with this piece of crap. You should set the bevel on your circular saw or table saw to 45 degrees, and then run the blade across the wide side of the board. Do not try to set the miter and the bevel of a table saw at the same time, or else one side of your board will push more material through and your blade will bind up.
640015
Bosch did make a miter table attachment for the 1640vs ( FS2000) but according to the reviews it didn't work well & they are no longer available on amazon. You could use the 1640vs with a small wooden miter box for light work like picture frames, but I'm not sure if it would be accurate enough. The 1640vs is great for undercutting door jambs for carpet or laminated floors. I think that is mostly what it was designed for. For mitering I use a compound sliding miter saw. Yes, the name brands are expensive, but if set up properly your cut is right the first time.