The Bosch CM12SD 12- industry update inch compound miter industry update offers the greatest capacity of any Bosch bosch saw — 14-inch crosscuts, While the industry awaits the 6 3/4-inch base against the arrival of the Bosch REAXX job and 6 1/2-inch crown at 45 degrees. site with flesh-detection technology, (reports say it is com- Requested features include ing yet this year), Bosch has kept all-metal locks that are busy improving other products in the convenient and easy to reach benchtop category, including miter and a side-lever that eliminates . The Bosch CM12SD 12-inch the need to reach behind the

by Tom Hammel compound miter saw delivers with saw to make adjustments. The molding at 45 degrees,” Stevens by Tom Hammel easy adjustment, increased capacity Bosch-exclusive quick-select turret adds. The Bosch CM12SD is 24 and better material support. bevel detent system offers common inches wide when retracted and detents at 22.5, 33.9, 45 and 47 expands up to 39 inches. Portable miter “We built the Bosch CM12SD degrees and bevel and miter scales compound miter saw to the are scribed on all-metal faces for The up-front miter lock requires specifications of users,” says Jim easy legibility. a simple 1/3 turn to lock or unlock. Stevens, product manager, Robert The miter detent overrides with tile saws Bosch Corp. “They told us what “By increasing cutting capacity, the thumb action for easy and precise they wanted in a next-generation, Bosch CM12SD offers the greatest settings. The saw miters 52 degrees best-in-class sliding compound cutting capacity of any Bosch saw left and 60 degrees right. An easily Massive cutting capacities — miter. We’re a customer-focused with ranges from 3 1/2 x 14 inch adjustable and removable 4 3/4-inch company and this is a customer- (4x14) crosscut to 6 3/4 inch base fence supports material for accurate and cordless options now too! focused tool.” against fence, plus 6 1/2-inch crown CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

ot many years ago, the 10-inch BEAST tile saws produce saws at a much better price,” Skaff idea of a cordless miter precise 22.5- and 45-degree bevel says. “And our BEAST10 tile saw saw would go over with cuts. Each saw is designed with a is bound to revolutionize the tile pro-users like a lead heavy-duty rail system engineered saw market. Lackmond backs the balloon. But as corded for exceptionally straight, accurate BEAST7 and BEAST10 saws with saws continue to pack and smooth cuts. three-year warranties.” Nin more power, capacity and accu- racy, cordless miter saws are gaining The BEAST7 weighs only 48 For smaller jobs, Lackmond’s respect on the job site. Who knew pounds and comes with an innova- BEAST5 handheld circular tile and — lead floats after all, and these tive snake pipe water nozzle which stone saw packs a 12-amp motor manufacturers are rewriting the rules. allows for precise water control and and can accept both standard and placement. The durable steel pipe concave . It can execute bevel The Professional Way To Drive Screws lackmond saw frame is constructed to with- cuts up to 45 degrees and can cut 1 www.ContractorSupplyMagazine.com www.ContractorSupplyMagazine.com “Lackmond’s 7- and 10-inch stand the toughest conditions. 1/4 inches deep at 90 degrees and Key benefits of our industry-leading Auto-Feed Screw BEAST tile saws, designed jointly 15/16 inches deep at 45 degrees. with Delta, deliver the largest rip and The BEAST10 comes with a The BEAST5 also offers an integrat- Driving Systems: diagonal cutting capacities in their removable table extension, and an ed plunge and comes with a classes,” states Ted optional water tray extension pro- one-year warranty. Labour and material savings on every job. Skaff, Lackmond vice vides additional water containment Helps you stay competitive. president of market- when cutting large format tiles. An ing. “The BEAST7 can innovative snake pipe water nozzle The Lackmond BEAST10 Flexibility to be used for multiple applications. tile saw has category- make diagonal cuts allows for precise water control and leading capacity with the Ergonomically friendly. on 18x18-inch tile and SKAFF placement. The durable steel pipe ability to make diagonal Completing the job in a fraction of the time. 24-inch rip cuts. The BEAST10 can saw frame is constructed to with- cuts on 24x24-inch make a diagonal cut on a 24x24-inch stand the toughest conditions. tiles and rip cuts of

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Dewalt’s model DCS361 20V MAX Lithium-ion 7 and averages 183 cuts of 2x4 “Whether the DCS361 is used around heavy miter saws and table 1/4-inch sliding miter saw or 275 cuts of 3 1/4-inch pine base for flooring, small crown work, toe saws, but now they are looking for has a 3 1/2-inch maxi- molding on a single battery charge molding, back splashes, base, more convenience.” mum vertical cut and can with a model DCB204 4.0-Ah bat- chair rail, door or window casting slice an average of 183 tery. The DCS361, with battery, or any other applica- Table saws are being developed 2x4s on a single charge. weighs just 31.6 pounds and has tion, it’s a convenient option for the with roll cage designs that not only the 20V MAX Lithium-ion 7 1/4 inch integrated cast-in side handles for professional,” Beck advises. “The help make the saw lighter and more model DCS361 sliding miter saw,” easy job site transport. DCS361 is available as a bare unit durable, but also increase the life states Jeff Beck, DEWALT group (DCS361B) or as a kit (DCS361M1) of the motor by increasing air flow.

by Tom Hammel Key ease-of-use features of the and both units come equipped with Customers are also looking for saws by Tom Hammel cuts and easy . product manager, Professional Power Hitachi’s C12RSH 12-inch, . “The DCS361 is optimized for DCS361 include an integrated XPS a dust bag, hold-down and a with accessory or built-in stands, sliding dual compound miter light which casts a shadow 40-tooth blade.” especially with heavy-duty wheels. saw with laser features a Transport across the job site is general contractors and remodelers showing where the blade will cut. compact slide system that key for the Bosch CM12SD, so who do trim installation, flooring work A miter detent plate hitachi Miter saws are also becoming allows the saw head to slide carry handles offer a rounded grip and cutting 2x material.” along fixed rails, eliminating makes it easy to adjust the saw. “As the number of housing starts more versatile as more millennials and are located on the underside of the need for rear clearance. Other features include 10 positive increase year over year, so is the enter the work force. While the “old extensions for easy movement. The The 7 1/4-inch DCS361 features a miter stops, a fast and easy cam demand for lighter and school” contractor was satisfied with CM12SD offers a combination dust single left bevel which ranges from -3 position. This in turn, has pushed lock and rubber feet for no-slip and more portable table and an 8 1/2-inch single-bevel miter saw chute and vacuum adapter for 1 1/4- to 48 degrees left. With a 3 1/2-inch manufacturers to develop taller no-scratch grip. A high-visibility bevel miter saws,” begins that gave him the ability to cut crown inch and 35mm hoses. maximum vertical, 3 5/8-inch crown fences that can slide out of the way nested, and 2x8-inch horizontal cut scale, adjustable bevel overrides and Lucio Morales, Hita- molding in the flat position, current when making bevel cuts. dewalt capacity, the DCS361 will handle a miter pointer on the left side of the chi associate product generation woodworkers are look- table provides maximum visibility and manager. “In the past, morales ing for features like the ability to cut “DEWALT brings cordless conve- most of the common cuts needed. New generation woodworkers versatility. most contractors did not mind toting large in the standing nience to the miter saw category with The DCS361 spins at 3,750 rpm CONTINUED ON PAGE 72

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have also influenced manufactur- The saw blade market has also manager for Hitachi. “While premium saws feature a direct-drive mo- ers to add features like lasers and changed since the recession. saw blades are typically produced tor that delivers consistent power Contractors are unplug- lights. But as the cutting capacity of in Europe and Japan, to the blade for improved cutting ging the cord with the miter saws has increased, so has the “With the construction economy we are looking to the performance.” Makita 18V X2 LXT (36V) weight, so manufacturers are being still on the upswing from 2008, our Pacific Rim to manu- Brushless 7 1/2-inch mi- ter saw, which is powered challenged to make saws bigger customers are seeking long-lasting facture cost-effective, The Makita model LS1016L by two 18V batteries and while keeping weight low without products at affordable prices,” notes superior products. 10-inch dual slide compound miter claims the fastest blade sacrificing durability and accuracy. Kristin Hare, Accessories product Traditional saw blades hare saw combines a direct-drive gear- speed in its category. are cold stamped from sheet metal, box with a triple gear system and a

by Tom Hammel but most of our blades are laser-cut patented retractable guard system by Tom Hammel from imported Japanese steel for that delivers a full 6 5/8-inches of durability and accuracy.” vertically nested crown molding cut- ting capacity. Hitachi uses computerized technology to weld the tungsten For improved sliding motion and carbide tips onto each blade tooth lasting accuracy, the LS1016L has to meticulously control the exact- linear ball bearings (not bushings), ness of its saw blades. Automated another key point of difference for grinding processes yield accurate tip lasting accuracy and durability. geometry to increase the blade’s life and performance. Some of Hitachi’s The 12-inch model LS1216L newest blades include silicone, offers similar features for “dead-on” molded into the expansion slots to accurate cuts but with the added reduce noise. Hare believes that capacity of a 12-inch blade. For a research and implementation of new more compact solution, the 10-inch tooth geometry will be the largest dual slide compound miter saw influencers in the saw blade industry. (LS1018) weighs only 43 pounds for increased job site portability. “We are striving to provide end- users with best-in-class accesso- For maximum portability, espe- ries to correlate with our profes- cially for room-to-room applications, sional-quality tools and we are contractors are unplugging the excited about our premium circular, cord with the Makita 18V X2 LXT miter and programs Lithium-ion brushless, 7 1/2-inch launching in 2016,” Hare adds. miter saw. The XSL02Z is powered by two 18V Lithium-ion batteries for makita 36-volt performance, yet still fits in

www.ContractorSupplyMagazine.com Makita has a miter saw in every the 18V LXT platform. The efficient www.ContractorSupplyMagazine.com category — from 7 1/2-inch cord- BL brushless direct-drive motor de- less to 8 1/2-inch compact, 10- livers 5,700 rpm, the fastest in the inch mid-size and 12-inch full-size category, and exclusive Automatic An air compressor is basically a utility. Like models, and each has the power Speed Change technology adjusts electricity, the only time people notice it is and features contractors demand cutting speed and torque for opti- when it’s not working. Since 1927, Jenny for quality cutting, job after job. mum performance under load. products have been making a living going unnoticed. Made in the USA of the highest quality materials, our compressors are the “A key point of sawgear most reliable on the market. difference in miter SawGear, the highly portable, Sure, we’d love to get more credit. But as saws is the transfer of automatic lineal cutting system long as we continue to be ignored, then we energy from the motor made by TigerStop, includes job know our customers are getting exactly what they want — a compressor that just keeps

Apr | to the blade,” explains camp site tables in its product line. The Apr | working. Isn’t it time a Jenny was hiding Andrew Camp, product manager, tables are available in 8-, 12- and on your jobsite? M a M a Residential Construction & Pneu- 16-foot working lengths, and users Y 2016 matics. “Unlike commonly-used can add in-feed tables made to Y 2016 www.jennyproductsinc.com THE FIRST NAME IN COMPRESSORS belt-drive models, Makita miter CONTINUED ON PAGE 74

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