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New Miter Saw Opinions

12/19/24       
Troy Beverly

I am setting up my new shop and wondering if there is opinions on my 2 choices for new built-in miter saw I am planning to purchase.
Staying simple, I am between the Festool KS 120 and the Makita LS1219L
The Festool is 10inch and the Makita is 12" both sliders
I typically try to use my table saw Miter sled I built for everything possible.
But I need a miter saw without going into the crazy left and right fixed saws.
As I said I am trying to go simple but love quality.I feel the Festool is better but wanted some opinions if anyone has used the Makita in a shop built-in enviorment.

12/19/24       #2: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Gary

I have two CTD 12'' saws that have an on/off switch so there is no constant off and on with the triggered saws. VERY accurate and bullet proof. one of them has been with me for over 30 years.

12/20/24       #3: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
SteveL Member

Omga is another bulletproof saw. It isn't going to cut wide stock like a slider but it will cut perfectly and last forever. It all depends on what you are doing I guess.

12/20/24       #4: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Robert

Makita and Hitachi were great saws years ago when they were made in Japan. Since they went to China we burned through 3 saws in a year. I gave up and bought 4 Festool Kapex (2 for shop, 2 for onsite). Have had them now for about 5 years, still cutting true. Great saw.

12/20/24       #5: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Bill

I second the vote for Omga. They literally last forever, and they are not comparable to the saws you are considering. You'd have to try one to understand. If that is out of the budget, I don't have an opinion.

Good luck!

12/21/24       #6: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Karl E Brogger  Member

Website: http://www.sogncabinets.com

Festool and makita ate light weight saws for carrying onto projects.

I have omga saws in the shop.

12/23/24       #7: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Bozzy Member

We've had the Makita for 4 years in our shop and like the accuracy and dust collection along with the ability to cut 12" wide material. We have bunch of DeWalt 12" non sliders on sites and they're great for base and case.

12/23/24       #8: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
BH Davis  Member

Website: http://www.bhdavis.net
 Am I missing something here with the Omga saws? I'd never heard of them so really appreciate the brand being mentioned. I checked them out online and they cost $7,000 to $10,000.

Is it really worth spending that much on a chop saw......even for a large commercial operation? You could go through many high quality contractor level slide compounds for that kind of money.

I'm not saying it's a foolish purchase. I'd just like to know more about why all of you felt it was a worthwhile investment.

Thanks,
BH Davis
12/23/24       #9: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Allen Chalifoux

I'm with B.H. Davis on this. I've been through a few contractor grade miter saws and they have all been fine for square cuts on face frame and cabinet door parts.
Larger parts and miters are usually cut on one of the sliders.

12/23/24       #10: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Karl E Brogger  Member

Website: http://www.sogncabinets.com

I looked at omgas website to see what a current one cost.
They don't even sell the 12" any more which is what I've got.

Look for the MEC300ST saws. I think the most I paid for a used one was $800. I've got 3 in service and a couple more I bought for spare parts.

If you spend some time on an omga, you'll view the major brand offerings as plastic toys. Only thing I don't like is the fence. I keep meaning to design a new one from steel and have a machinist cut it out.

12/23/24       #11: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Bruce H

I have two Omga saws, yes it was worth the cost.

12/23/24       #12: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
gary

This is a different Gary. I should put this on the machinery exchange but... I have an Omga for sale. It does not have a fence. We had a Sawgear digital fence on it that replaced the original fence and I misplaced it.

12/23/24       #13: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Joe Calhoon

I have a Omga I bought new several years ago. Around $2500. I just looked at the website and shocked at what they cost now.

12/23/24       #14: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
Karl E Brogger  Member

Website: http://www.sogncabinets.com

No kidding Joe. They are bonkers expensive now.

12/29/24       #15: New Miter Saw Opinions ...
1thumb Member

I use a 20+ year old Hitachi C10FS in the shop. It won't die. I tote this 25lb kobalt on site for base, small crown, etc.


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