Portable Miter Tile Saws
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The Bosch CM12SD 12- INDUSTRY inch compound miter saw INDUSTRY offers the greatest cutting 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 fence and 6 1/2-inch crown molding at 45 degrees. UPDATE site table saw with flesh-detection UPDATE technology, (reports say it is com- Requested features include ing yet this year), Bosch has kept all-metal bevel locks that are busy improving other products in the convenient and easy to reach benchtop category, including miter and a side-lever that eliminates saws. The Bosch CM12SD 12-inch the need to reach behind the by Tom by Tom compound miter saw delivers with saw to make adjustments. The molding at 45 degrees,” Stevens by Tom 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 Hammel detents at 22.5, 33.9, 45 and 47 expands up to 39 inches. Hammel 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 Tool 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 blades. 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 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 APR tile, and rip cut 34 inches — and 39 34 inches and 39 APR inches with plunge. | | M inches with plunge.” “We listened to the tile contractors Ensure your location is stocked today. muro.com/sup M A A Y and designed a powerful 7-inch saw Y 2016 25 2016 Powered by tilting 13- and 15- that offers the same cutting Call us at 1.800.665.6876 Muro North America amp motors respectively, the 7- and capacity as most 10-inch 68 69 INDUSTRY INDUSTRY Dewalt’s model DCS361 20V MAX Lithium-ion 7 and averages 183 cuts of 2x4 pine “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.” UPDATE mum vertical cut and can with a model DCB204 4.0-Ah bat- chair rail, door or window casting UPDATE slice an average of 183 tery. The DCS361, with battery, or any other woodworking 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 by Tom Key ease-of-use features of the and both units come equipped with Customers are also looking for saws by Tom cuts and easy bevels. product manager, Professional Power Hitachi’s C12RSH 12-inch, Tools. “The DCS361 is optimized for DCS361 include an integrated XPS a dust bag, hold-down clamp and a with accessory or built-in stands, sliding dual compound miter blade 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 Hammel showing where the blade will cut. compact slide system that Hammel key for the Bosch CM12SD, so who do trim installation, flooring work A stainless steel 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. 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