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The base plate is very smooth and glides of materials very nicely making this saw a pleasure to use. I really can't stand tools that don't come with a carrying box of some kind. Just for a bonus this comes with it's own box which stores the saw nicely.
It's base is a perfect 5" offset, which makes measuring cuts fast and easy. It has a nice front handle, and the angle guide is labelled clearly and easy to use. I purchased this saw based on other reviews here at amazon, and I have to say I was not disappointed.
The hex wrench for the blade arbor is stored on the saw itself which means you don't loose it. would definitely recommend and buy again. The saw has a handle that tilts to make cutting at any angle a breeze.
Fitting with a Freud Diablo blade, this saw seems to breeze through just about anything I throw at it, the cuts are clean and fast.
I ripped a 12' 2x10 without the saw lugging.You can easily see the cut line from both sides of the blade.I like moveable handle, usually it's in its regulay position but occasionally when you don't want to show a lot of blade, it works well.Cons:I guess you could count this all as one shortcoming.Where's the rip guide. I inserted it into the slot only to find it doesn't fit without grinding off the high spots on the rail of the guide.The connection for the guide is wanky. I thought it was going to be this one but I have yet to find a saw that I actually could give 5 stars to.Pros: The base was square to the blade out of the box. I see the spot for it in the box but it is not included for some reason.Alright, I sucked it up and bought the Milwaukee rip guide for an extra $11. The set screw comes in at an angle and doesn't securely hold the position. I returned a saw without even plugging it it because the base was out by 3/16". This one, however, was very close which makes for square speed-square cuts.Lots of power.
I was dead set on getting this saw for $130 because the display saw said "Made in USA" right on the saw (not the box or case). I told the lady at the register that as soon as I go through the line I'm opening the box and if it is made in China I will return it immediately.
Opened the box and looked at the saw and the saw said "Made in CHINA" in the same place that the display model said "Made in USA". I ended up doing just that.
Just a heads up. It was made in China.
I returned it, and walked over and bought the Makita instead.I'm not sure if this is a ploy by Home Depot, or by Milwaukee or what, but it sucks.Go buy the Makita instead. I went to a local Home Depot to check out this saw.
I was also looking at the Makita 5007NK for $99.
I have built two decks, several hundred feet of fence plus a major home renovation and would absolutely buy another Milwaukee if the need arose. I thought the adjustable handle was going to go unused, until the first time I made an adjustment and realized you can really tailor your hand position to the cut. But the thing that has impressed me most is the power of this saw; I can cut through framing lumber and decking material with ease. This saw was actually one of the first quality power tool purchases I had made a few years back. You may remember the article; it narrowed the field down to a Porter Cable, Craftsman professional, and this Milwaukee.I went to my local Sears that happened to stock all three saws and compared them. It was time to step up from the cheap $35-45 saws I had been using, and an article at the time in one of the woodworking magazines cinched the decision for me. First thing was that the Milwaukee came with a case which I was looking for , and once you put the three saws side by side, the Milwaukee just had great features.
This is exactly that and well worth the price. Milwaukee power tools are always top quality.
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