An end saw is used to process workpieces made of plastic, wood, metal. There are many models from different brands.
Types of trimming
The tool can be household and professional. An example of a professional model is Festool KAPEX KS 120 (100 000 rubles). A variant of the budget model - saw Caliber Master PTE-1300 / 210M (5 800 rubles). Cross-cutting equipment is conventional and combined.
There are fixed installations. It is recommended to purchase miter saws with a broach that will allow you to handle wide parts.
Key Specifications
Some parameters need attention.
Power
The more powerful the unit, the larger the diameter of the saw blades can be, the larger the workpieces can be processed.
In proportion to power, the weight increases, the cost of the device. Also note that the higher the spindle speed, the cleaner the cut.
Disc diameter, cutting parameters
For domestic use, a saw blade with a diameter of 250 mm is suitable with an internal (landing) diameter of 30 mm. If it is necessary to form a long cutting line, you need to choose a miter machine with the possibility of horizontal movement of the saw. The presence of two guides allows you to cut large boards, plates of various materials. For this, end saws with a broach are used. They come with a special stand or stand.
Drive, gear type
The tool can be equipped with an asynchronous or commutator motor. The first sample is quiet, has a long service life. The collector unit has a decent resource, but over time requires the replacement of brushes.
A conventional or combined miter saw is equipped with one of two gears that drive the cutting element:
- Toothed. Demonstrates reliable operation, prevents slippage during intense loads. Quite noisy, in some cases, saw blade vibration may occur.
- Belt. There are no shortcomings of the previous type, characterized by a more stable cut quality. But the electric saw needs periodic adjustment, especially in case of violation of the recommended operating modes.
Options
Many samples are equipped with:
- work area lighting;
- automatic speed control;
- cutter depth limiter;
- laser level.
The tool kit may include a stand that provides a fixed position of the equipment.
Browse Popular Models
The following is a small overview of the miter saw models, their brief description is given.
DIOLD PTD-1.6M-255 (13,200 rubles)
Miter saws of domestic production cope with a straight cut of various types of wood, sharp at an angle, up to 45 °. An additional stand, which is included in the trimming kit, allows you to increase the length of the longitudinal cut, the presence of a dust bag makes it possible to connect the trimming to the hood.
Kraton MS-06 (12 294 rub)
Miter saw provides adjustment of the cut angles. Equipped with removable table extensions. Equipped with a laser level, a connector for connecting a vacuum cleaner. It has a rigid cast construction providing high strength.
Ankor Corvette 4M 90040 (11 682 rub)
The miter saw is designed for processing soft and hard wood and other building materials, provided that the saw blade of the appropriate sample is installed. This combined equipment allows you to cut at a right and oblique angle, tilt.
BISON ZPT-305-1800 PLR (15 103 rubles)
The saw is equipped with a soft starter, a laser marker, a dust collector, an adapter that allows you to connect to the hood, vacuum cleaner. Two extenders of a table, a saw disk with a key, a clamp for fixing the tool are included. There are more budget trimming (ZUBR ZPT-255-1800 (7 900 rubles)), suitable for domestic use. At a similar price, you can purchase the Metabo KGS 216 M tool, similar in characteristics.
Einhell TH-SM 2131 Dual, Einhell TC-SM 2131 Dual (11 990 rub)
The saw is distinguished by a clean and quick cut of wooden blanks. Due to the rotary-inclined mechanism, it is possible to carry out conventional and double inclined cuts. A miter saw with a broach makes it possible to process workpieces up to 310 mm wide. The kit includes a bag for collecting chips, a laser module, a built-in scale.
DeWALT DW713 (20 000 rub)
Saw with engine braking system, the ability to lock the spindle. This is a good, reliable tool with a high cutting speed, a powerful engine. In the kit there is a persistent stand with the possibility of lengthening, cam lock, convenient handle. In the same price range, you can purchase a Ryobi brand tool with similar specifications.
DeWALT DWS 780 (59 000 rub)
Miter saw with infinitely variable cutting speed. This professional tool is equipped with an adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner, a dust collector for industrial waste.
Precise cutting is guaranteed by the XPS system. It aligns the disk in the intended line.
Hammer STL1200 (10 706 rub)
This is a simple household tool that copes with the main purpose. The unit is equipped with smooth speed control, an adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner, a dust collector. Tabletop design is compact, relatively lightweight. The Chinese All MAC saw has approximately the same characteristics.
Model | Power, W | Rotation speed rpm | Tilt angle, ° | Cutting height, mm | Cutting Width, mm | Price, rub |
Makita LS1018L | 1430 | 4300 | 45 | 91 | 310 | 26536 |
Makita LS1016 | 1510 | 3200 | 45 | 91 | 279 | 36730 |
Makita LS1040F | 1650 | 4600 | 45 | 95 | 255 | 15998 |
Metabo KS 216 M Lasercut | 1350 | 5000 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 8999 |
Metabo KGS 254 M | 1800 | 4500 | 47 | 92 | 305 | 20300 |
Bosch PCM 8 S | 1200 | 5200 | 45 | 70 | 282 | 13546 |
Bosch GCM 800 SJ | 1400 | 5500 | 45 | 60 | 270 | 25360 |
AEG PS 254 L | 2000 | 4500 | 45 | 90 | 305 | 25800 |
DeWALT DW717XPS | 1675 | 4000 | 48 | 88 | 302 | 53800 |
Dewalt DW713 | 1600 | 5000 | 48 | 89 | 162 | 20000 |