Mitre Saw reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 177 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Mitre Saw brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/woodworking, r/diynz, r/Tools, r/DIYUK, r/BeginnerWoodWorking. Top-rated brands include DeWalt (4.5/5), Bosch (4.3/5), Ryobi (3.7/5).
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Reviews177
Subreddits15
Posts41
Brands39
Products80
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#1
DeWalt
4.5
(53)
"The Dewalt stand is (arguably) the most popular one for a reason."
"I think dewalts stand is the best in this category."
"...have you also considered the dewalt one? Been using that for a while now and couldn’t be happier."
"The Dewalt system has been practically the same for the last 30 years for a reason."
"I have both the 12” dewalt dual bevel and Bosch 10” dual bevel."
"I've had a Dewalt 779 with the shadow line upgrade for 2 years and it's been working great for me."
"I have used DeWalts my entire life, and have never had a complaint."
"I own a 716xps and a 779, I use the 716 more because it is absolutely more accurate without the rail"
"We use all dewalt sliding compound miter saws."
"I love my DeWalt 716XPS, but it's heavy. Super accurate and was easy to dial in, though, and I love the shadow cut line."
#2
Bosch
4.3
(24)
"It's one of the best stands I've ever used, honestly."
"I have that Bosch. Not cheap but best saw I’ve ever owned."
"I find it to have a smoother start up, its setup was great out of the box."
"My 12" Bosch is dead accurate, powerful, and fully adjustable if it ever gets off (which it hasn't in 2 years of moderate use)."
"I love my 12" Bosch. Cuts thick, wide material with amazing precision."
"Bosch with the axial arm. Best saw I've owned and I have owned everything but festool."
"Very happy with my Bosch."
"Model # GCM12SD"
"I started using this Bosch. Biggest feature I like is that it saves space so you can pretty much put it up against a wall"
"I bought a Bosch one second hand... It has been great."
#3
Ryobi
3.7
(19)
"If you are doing a large area, or otherwise will be doing similar work in the future, I highly recommend it."
"I have the TSS103. First and only miter saw I got."
"Fantastic - also worth getting a mobile mount."
"I actually have a small Ryobi miter saw I was given for free (used) and I've been lugging around for 20+ years."
"I just got a new Ryobi 10" sliding compound saw that was on sale for $269 at HD but with my Military discount got for $243."
"Ryobi. Replacement warranty, works well, and is cheap."
"Get yourself a ryobi plug in slide drop saw around 250$. It will see you through."
"Get yourself a ryobi plug in slide drop saw around 250$."
"Currently $133 @ DTO."
"I would go with the Ryobi for the additional features. Their tools are good for DIY just not contractor."
#4
Makita
4.6
(14)
"If you can get Mitre10 to price beat you can't beat this Makita for near $700."
"Highly recommend!"
"I bought that Makita when I went into carpentry, and it is a *damn* fine saw."
"I honestly think Makita is the best overall."
"I'd say Makita or Bosch since they don't need clear space behind the saw."
"Makitas biggest model is supposedly very good."
"After 25+ years as a finishing carpenter, I'd take either the Makita or Bosch over DeWalt."
"Makita makes the best compound sliders."
"Can’t go wrong with makita."
"Makita or Festool"
#5
Mitre Saw
3.6
(10)
"The big green Bosch ones are as powerful as the DeWalt but cost lots less."
"If you’re only using it at home & not carting it around to job sites, I’d consider a corded saw rather than a battery powered one."
"He bought a Parkside mitre saw from Lidl and recalibrated it with surprising results."
"Bosch is good."
"Out of the small ones the aeg seemed the most robust."
"If you're interested in the evolution ones, don't think you'll find cheaper than here."
"If you want crisp miter cuts get one with a high tooth count blade."
"For occasional use you may find you have to square it up more often to get accurate cuts."
"For general use a non-slider is probably ok."
"Steer well clear of the Ozito unit."
#6
Evolution
4.4
(8)
"On my second evolution mitre saw and have no complaints."
"Can't fault it for the money and I didn't need anything better."
"Been very happy with my Evolution R210SMS."
"I am pretty happy with it as a beginner."
"I've got an evolution rage 3 single bevel... I'm sure more expensive saws are much better."
"I eventually just went with the 8” evolution r210sms as its cheap, cuts multi material."
"For my own money I’d buy the evo."
"I bought one of these it’s a great saw for the money."
#7
Festool
3.8
(5)
"Have a look at festool kapex various sizes all excellent and extremely accurate."
"Personally, I use a Festool Kapex 120, and it's a great saw. It was ready to go out of the box, and didn't require any fiddling."
"As a Kapex owner, I have mixed feelings towards the saw. I love the dust collection, twin lasers, and it's precision."
"I own the kapex 120. Honestly, I'm not particularly impressed by it."
"The Kapax has issues with its power supply. Motors have been burning out and the warranty has been questionable with many clients."
#8
Ridgid
5.0
(3)
"I agree the Ridgid miter saws are very good and underrated."
"I really like the rigid for stairs. It’s the only saw that miters 50+ degrees in both directions."
"I'd actually take the Rigid miter saw over DeWalt as well for several reasons."
#9
Hitachi
4.7
(3)
"I choose/ got a second hand Hitachi compound slide saw 300mm for $300 and it makes me happy everytime I use it.... Solid, accurate and powerful."
"Hitachi but not cheap but I doubt you will regret it. Wicked accurate for molding."
"Stationary saw i would buy a 10”- 12” . Hitachi is great."
#10
Diablo
4.3
(3)
"Diablo is the best blade. I've tried lots of different brands and Diablo was always steps above the rest."
"I have used a Diablo aluminum blade on my miter saw many times."
"Get a nice Diablo finish blade and you should be fine with just about any saw."
#11
Ozito
4.5
(2)
"I bought the Ozito dropsaw and it’s been fantastic."
"Super affordable and does the job pretty well."
#12
Black and Decker
4.5
(2)
"I absolutely love it."
"Black and decker punches for the price, I have the dimension saw, not the mitre saw, and it's better than the tool line shit."
#13
Metabo HPT
4.0
(2)
"MetaboHPT."
"I would say the Metabo HPT multivolt saw."
#14
Kobalt
4.0
(2)
"Kobalt is a Lowe's brand, and that's actually a pretty decent saw."
"My suggestion: Kobalt or a ryobi sliding compound 10”."
#15
Metabo
4.0
(2)
"I'm very satisfied with it, although I could wish for a bit more extension on the material supports."
"Metabo saws are pretty good!"
#16
Black & Decker
3.5
(2)
"The Black & Decker is surprisingly good for the price."
"I've recently bought a Black&Decker from M10 and does the job ok."
#17
Patriot DIY
5.0
(1)
"I just bought all the lumber for the Patriot DIY channel plans. Super simple and I’ll just add plywood boxes later to add storage."
#18
YouTube
5.0
(1)
"This video has very cheap plans attached. (Or you can just follow the video). I built mine based off this and I’m very happy with it!"
#19
Steve Ramsey
5.0
(1)
"I also HIIIGGHLY recommend a rolling cart for your saws, router table, etc."
#20
Dewalt
5.0
(1)
"I have been really happy with it."
#21
MacAllister
5.0
(1)
"The MacAllister sliding mitre saw in b&q for 127 is a grand saw."
#22
Freud Blades
5.0
(1)
"Freud all day for me when it comes to blades you can easily get from Screwfix/toolstation."
#23
Hercules
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend the Hercules saw over Dewalt."
#24
Admiral
4.0
(1)
"I have an Admiral from Harbour Freight for sometime now and have no complaints."
#25
Rigid
4.0
(1)
"A better choice would be either: Rigid 10" Dual Bevel."
#26
Diablo Blades
4.0
(1)
"I usually just stick with Diablo but the only blades I've had that I thought competed or were even better than Diablo, are Makita blades."
#27
AliExpress Digital Inclinometer
4.0
(1)
"Recommend getting a digital inclinometer of AliExpress or trademe. If you want to set accurate mitre angles."
#28
Screwfix
4.0
(1)
"I went for the biggest screwfix evo/rage with vaguely common disc size."
#29
Blade
4.0
(1)
"Get a cheap, used saw and buy a new Diablo blade."
#30
General
4.0
(1)
"Get a sliding one. I’ve always used a slider at work and bought a non slider for home, and I HATE it."
#31
Einhell
4.0
(1)
"It's not as scary, came with a fine tooth blade that does a really neat cut - for precision cutting it's brilliant."
#32
WORX
4.0
(1)
"I've done really well with a cheap ass WORX brand."
#33
Milwaukee
4.0
(1)
"It’s not the lightest but it’s sturdy and the wheels make it fairly portable."
#34
RIDGID
4.0
(1)
"I've used this one on a job and it's very sturdy."
#35
Unnamed
4.0
(1)
"I've been very impressed with a drop slide mitre saw."
#36
Hypertough
3.0
(1)
"Best for beginner with little money...im guessing there might be one or two if you! Just got the Hypertough 7.25 miter saw."
#37
Harbor Freight
3.0
(1)
"Since it'll sit, collecting dust, about 95% of the time, try a cheap one first: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-dual-bevel-sliding-compound-miter-saw-with-laser-guide-system-61969.html"
#38
DeWalt, Bosch
3.0
(1)
"I ended up going with a DeWalt. However in hindsight I kind of wish I went with a Bosch or one with the bending arms instead of sliding supporting arm."
#39
Bunnings
3.0
(1)
"I brought a cheapie from Bunnings a few years ago, forget brand but I'm sure you know what one."
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