Saturday, February 12, 2011 Bosch 4212L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter saw with Laser Tracking Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I agree with most of the comments about how this saw is very good.The upfront bevel control, the miter detent release, sliding outfeed extentions are all great.Very solid, very low flex and very smooth operating.The cons that I have seen are: Very heavy,(probably weighs more than the old style Dewalt slide). The slide knob does not lock the saw from moving very well during transport.The saw was not adjusted out of the box, I had to adjust all settings, and the miter angle adjustment is clunky, you have to move the back fence; when you tighten it down it tends to move, so you have to allow for this, it takes a couple of attempts. The blade was not very good, another carpenter on the job was also amazed that this was a new blade, it cut like one of my older used blades. It could have a little better cutting range, the Dewalt beats it but is not nearly as well put together,(too much flex and poorly designed controls) The laser is difficultor impossible to see if you are outside, even with clouds, indoors it works great, (I am sure this is true for all lasers).
And did I mention that it's heavy?
That said, I still think that this is the best saw out there, regardless of price, (and this price is a bargain!) Nothing that I have seen compares with it: Dewalt, Ryobi, Craftsman, Makita, Ridgid, Milwaulkee, Hitachi, checked 'em all, bought the Bosch.
I am a contractor with over 24 years in framing and finish work, residential and light commercial work.I have had at least 4 compoud miter saws, (down to 2 right now),Hope this helps

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Product Description:
15A, 3 HP, 3800 RPM motor with ball bearing construction for extended life. Two 4 1 2" sliding fences with scales. Slim Track sliding fence system offers additional independent fence and base support. Positive crown molding detent for easy crown molding cutting.