Craftsman 10" Coumpound Miter was just what I was looking for December 29, 2010

I bought this on sale and it did what it was intended to do, cut lumber to size and it did just that. 

I was building a stand to wax skis and snowboard and it came out perfectly. What took the longest was putting the stand together.  This was very tedious and took almost an hour to put together because it came with a bazillion nuts and bolts.  After that I took out a combo square and made sure all the alignments was correct.  The laser uses batteries instead of the supplied power.  Just thought this was weird.  I ended up not using the laser too much and went old school by pushing the blade down to see where it was going to cut before I started cutting.

Other than that I'm very happy with the purchase and can't wait to use it for my next build project.

Perfect April 18, 2009

Cutting 2X4s, 4X4s, 1X4s, and 1X6s for a privacy fence overhaul. Cuts wood quickly, cleanly, and smoothly. No kickback. No hesitation. Stand and platform are sturdy and easily portable. Works so well my son-in-law bought one. Exceptional value.

Terrific Saw and Stand combo February 17, 2009

For me, portability and compact size are essential. I chose this package because of the good reviews for the saw and the stand n' stow feature. Although the stand may be plastic, it is strong and durable enough for just about anything. The saw was incredibly precise out-of-the-box. No more than a 1/64th off. And, if alignment issues arise in the future, the necessary tools for fixing them are included. (The laser adjustment wrench is also included). Before you purchase this though, ask yourself this question: What is the width of lumber (or trim/molding) for the majority of my cuts? This saw will cut a 2x6 at a 90 degree angle, but will not clear it in one pass when beveled. If you will be making cuts over 6" inches wide, you should consider the 12" miter saw or one of the sliding miters. It should be noted, however, cutting twice on this saw (I had to do this a few times on some 10 in. pine) is fairly easy. Minimal sanding was required on one of the cuts. My only other gripe is the length of the support arms. I wish they were twice as long since longer boards tend to sag toward the floor.

Works great for me February 06, 2009

After getting everything out of the box and laid out on the garage floor I was surprised at the number of parts (in a good way). There were some "extras" that are not discussed in the description of the item that make an even better value than I first anticipated. Putting it together took minor effort and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I have used the saw only a few times, but it works very well. The laser is nice and the cuts are clean.