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Milwaukee 6955-20 12-inch Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw w/ Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust | 
| Brand: Milwaukee
List Price: $1,260.00
Buy New: $689.92
You Save: $570.08 (45%)
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 13353
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 76.8
Dimensions (in): 32 x 22.8 x 21.7
Model: 6955-20
UPC: 045242150410
EAN: 0045242150410
ASIN: B001BBTZY4
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Miter Angle Fine Adjust with Detent Override - makes it simple to dial-in precise miter angles | | • | Miter Angle Digital Readout provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1 degrees | | • | Dual Integral Jobsite Lights fully illuminate the work piece and cut line from either side of the blade | | • | 15.0 Amp, 3.3 Max HP Direct Drive Motor - provides increased power for high performance cutting in hard lumber | | • | Integral Dust Channel - captures 75% of all dust and debris cut by capturing dust near the cut on both sides of the blade and directing it to the back of the saw |
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| Customer Reviews:
Waited A Long Time For This One! July 11, 2008
James Ringe (St. Germain, WI USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
As a Home Improvement Contractor, I use these types of saws daily for multiple applications.
When it came time to upgrade miter saws I did a ton of research on the various models that were available. Reviews from online articles, tool magazines, talking to other professionals on the job to get their input.
I had all but settled on the Bosch 12" sliding Miter Saw about 3 months ago, when I heard the rumor that Milwaukee was right about to run this saw out. So I waited. Again-(I had heard this rumor before)
When I first saw the press release on Milwauke's website, I was excited. The $699.00 price tag didn't matter much as you expect to pay for quality, and the 12" Dual Bevel Sliders are pretty much running in that neighborhood. (There are some retailers that are trying to get like $770.00 for these saws so be careful and make sure they aren't gouging you.)
After selling a couple of deck jobs I made some calls and found that our local Home Depot had just got the saws in that morning.
I will say that I was surprised when I picked up the box, it was considerably smaller and lighter than I had expected it to be. I got the saw back to the shop and pulled it from the box. The first thing I noticed is that there is not a hold down or workpiece clamp that comes with the saw. Not sure if they make an add on package or what. But a hold down clamp is nice and I missed it during my test runs. Once unboxed, I promptly mounted it my stand. Again very light for a saw of this size which is cool because I move my saw around allot.
All of the factory settings were accurate. Square to the table, square to the fence....etc. Real happy with that. The digital miter gauge is pretty cool, but is not really necessary for most everyday uses. The detents are deep and accurate, and the miter scale is easy to read.
I like the depth of cut setting allowing for groving and rabbiting. This is real simple but functional which is what it needs to be and no more.
I would have liked a Zero Stop on the Bevel because it is a bit disconcerting after cutting and angle to make sure you are back to zero, but I can live past that.
The blade that came with the saw was adequate and the saw cut smoothly and accurately.
I again, while testing was missing a workpiece clamp and for the most part that is the reason why I only gave the saw a 4 out 5. It would have been nice to have and you expect it with a saw for 699.00 honestly.(When you buy a cadillac....)
The dust collection is real good. Only finer particles get through, but I felt the dust bag is a bit small because it can be filled up with only a few small cross cuts. It could have been a bit bigger and hey why not put the Milwaukee Logo on it?? It seems kind of cheap that they didn't do that. Not a biggie but again for 70.00 you would expect it.
The constant power technology that keeps the saw at an even RPM during tough cuts works great. It is a bit strange when you first fire up the saw and make a cut because it is idfferent from other saws. You can really tell the consistent power thing, it is just hard to quantify how.Try it out and you will see what I mean. The soft start and brake is nice and overall the saw is real smooth.
Overall it is a great saw. It is the most powerful on the market, and it is accurate.It is the little things that keep it from being perfect. Retrosepctively, I am glad I waited to buy this saw, and I would recommend it to others highly. But Milwaukee has to get better at the little things in the future. They are putting out allot of new innovative things lately, and my hope is that they are not skimping on the details to flood the market with these innovations. My experience with Milwaukee is that they are "tools for life" and I hope that this saw lasts as long as my other Milwaukee tools have.
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