On this page we are going to go into a little bit more detail about some of the mitre saws that we have been looking at. The reviews so far give a great overview of the products and will give a lot of you enough knowledge to go and make your purchase but there will be the few that like a little more detail. Beginners may want to know a bit more in general about all of the products whereas the professionals out there may well be looking for a certain feature. These deeper insights into the models will give you that detail and more.
Jump to: Bosch | Dewalt | Einhell | Evolution
Lumberjack | Makita | Metabo | Ryobi | Tacklife | Vonhaus
At the top level we will have a look at the brands and what their range offers and then go on to more detail about the individual models in the following pages. You will be able to click down to the individual models and look at the features comparing them to different models from the same manufacturer.
We aim to give you an in depth review of the mitre saw models which should assist you to make a buying decision but we would also recommend reading the Amazon reviews from the customers as well as we know that these saws have a lot of happy owners out there.
If there is a certain review that you are looking for you have a number of ways to reach it. You can either go through the manufacturers links to get to the relevant review or it may well be on the home page if it is one of our top 10 mitre saw products.
Let’s get started by looking at the different manufacturers!
Top Mitre Saw Manufacturers
Bosch
The Bosch brand started in the Stuttgart area of Germany well over 100 years ago. The German company is well known for manufacturing high quality industrial items. They are a power house when it comes to power tools with probably one of the best reputations in the business for quality and reliability.
The German engineering company has so many years of experience that they really know what the market requires when it comes to saws. The range of Bosch mitre saws on offer starts from the mid range models like the Bosch PCM 8 S for the every day DIY enthusiast right up to the high end professional saws like the Bosch GCM 12 for tradesmen.
One thing that really sets this brand apart is the fact that they pour all of the knowledge that they have built up from the high end of the market and use it to build mid range mitre saws that produce very high quality work. Bosch power tools are available in most of the major high street retailers as well as the specialist tool retailers in the UK.
This is a brand that we highly recommend at all levels and the customer reviews for these saws are very good. If you are somebody that likes to buy a trusted brand name then this is the brand of mitre saw that you should buy.
Look at our in depth reviews for the different models of Bosch saws by clicking here or in the menu.
Dewalt
If you are looking for a saw that will stand the test of time and can stand up to the toughest use for hours on end then a Dewalt mitre saw is for you. The brand was originally an American brand but is now a world wide producer of the finest quality power tools that are used by the construction industry.
These saws are built around decades of engineering experience and innovation, always pushing the limits of what a power tool can do and making the construction industry a more efficient and safe place for tradesmen.
Dewalt offer mitre saws starting at the mid range pricing level with the extremely popular Dewalt DW777. This saw bridges the gap between the DIY user and the commercial user getting five start reviews from many customers. This saw is in our top 10 mitre saw reviews on the home page. The range goes right up to the top end of power mitre saws with the Dewalt DWS 780 which you can also read about on our home page. This saw really can take anything you throw at it and will never let you down.
If something does need fixing you can always be secure in the knowledge that there are many service centres and spare parts available for the Dewalt range. The customer reviews speak for themselves on these saws, buying from this trusted brand will bring you the highest quality and customer satisfaction all day long.
Our selection of reviews for Dewalt mitre saws are here. There are also a couple of reviews on the home page in the top 10.
Makita
Pushing on with our reviews of the power mitre saw manufactures we stay with a trusted brand in the construction industry. Makita have a reputation for the highest quality of power tools supplying many building sites with hard working and long lasting tools ready to take on hours of work every day.
Originally founded in Japan a century ago the brand is now a world wide manufacturer of power tools with factories in many countries. Like a lot of trusted brands of high quality mitre saws Makita have one hundred years of experience to channel into new products always testing and trying new ways to make construction more efficient.
Unlike some of the premium manufacturers Makita mitre saws range from the budget end of the market for occasional use around the home to the very high quality end of the market for the professionals. The range starts with the Makita MLS 100 mitre saw that is fantastic value for money right through to the Makita LS1216 L mitre saw for use on any construction site.
If you are on a tight budget but want a tool that will last and has a trusted brand name then a Makita mitre saw would be a very good option. The tools come with rave reviews from the building industry and the general public.
For more information check out our review pages that go into more detail on the individual mitre saws in the Makita range.
Lumberjack
Here we take a look at one of the budget and mid range manufacturers that offers quality mitre saws at very affordable prices. Lumberjack power tools produce saws that suit the home market and professionals.
This is a relatively new brand based in the UK that offers high quality power tools at very affordable prices. With the very big brands there is an element of paying for the branding of the product, there is no getting away from the quality of the bigger brands but there is also a lot to be said for brands like Lumberjack that offer high quality saws at a very affordable price.
With so many opportunities for the public to leave reviews of products online there is often no need for the brand to be huge for you to get a very good insight into the performance of the product. We highly recommend that you read the reviews on Amazon about these chop saws. If you are new to the market then it is well worth having a look at these mitre saws, for light use you are getting a great tool for your money which should last a long time. If you are a professional that needs a mitre saw for light use Lumberjack mitre saws could be for you.
VonHaus
Offering a massive range of brilliant value power tools online VonHaus are really forging a name for themselves in the mitre saw market. Offering two well rounded models, one a sliding model and the other a standard mitre saw you will struggle to go wrong for the money.
Definitely aimed at the amateur home enthusiast these are great saws that attract many brilliant reviews online. If you had a good experience with some of the many other VonHaus products out there then this could be a great brand of mitre saw for you to look at.
To find out more, read our VonHaus mitre saw reviews here.
Evolution
Evolution are a must consider brand that offer a wide range of mitre saw sizes. From small easy to carry models through to large powerful models that are designed to deal with the biggest cuts. It’s often confusing when choosing which mitre saw to buy as the choice is so large. Evolution have the Rage3 DB Double Bevel Sliding which is going to deal with anything you need it to cut and also the basic Rage2 multi purpose chop saw for the more basic jobs.
What ever you need the Rage 3 range or the Evolution Fury mitre saws will offer you great choice.
Every detail is well though of in this range even down to the TCT multi purpose blade for cutting various materials.
Really get to grips with this impressive range by reading our Evolution mitre saw reviews.
Metabo
Metabo are a quality manufacturer of power tools and offer a wide spectrum of mitre saws. This range covers the occasional user through to the tough use by site chippies and gets brilliant customer reviews at every level.
Starting at an affordable level is the Metabo KGS216M 216 mm Sliding Mitre Saw which is priced at around the one hundred and fifty pounds mark, the range then goes up to the impressive Metabo KGSV 72 Xact SYM 216mm mitre saw that won’t leave you much change from six hundred pounds.
When it comes to power sources there are 110 volt mitre saws and 240 volt models that will run off the mains.
The Metabo range is designed for the serious wood worker. Have a more detailed read of our Metabo mitre saw reviews by clicking on this link.
Ryobi
Not the cheapest brand out there but definitely cutting edge. Famed for the One plus range of cordless tools it would be hard to avoid having a look at the Ryobi mitre saws. If you happen to have started a collection of Ryobi garden or power tools then adding one of their mitre saws to your collection would be a good idea.
Selling the products worldwide Ryobi are market leaders in cutting edge tool technology. Always looking to be the first to the market with a new tool or component.
We would recommend having a look at our reviews in more detail if you already have some Ryobi One+ batteries for other tools or you are thinking of investing in your first cordless tool. If you have already committed to another cordless brand the expense will out weigh the benefit of the One Plus mitre saw.
For more information have a look at the detailed Ryobi mitre saw reviews.
Tacklife
Tacklife are a new brand for us to look at. They join the busy market offering great value well designed mitre saws. Taking on the likes of Lumberjack and Evolution, Tacklife have a tough job to conquer this market.
The small range of models that they offer are well thought and get good customer reviews. The saw does what is says on the box, aimed at the home DIY carpenter the Tacklife 1500w 210mm mitre saw will offer a lot for the money. At just over one hundred pounds this is a serious contender for many people.
Not one for the tradesmen out there but one for those of us that are looking for a light use mitre saw or purchasing our first model. Read more detailed Tacklife mitre saw reviews by following this link..
Above we have given you a bit of an insight into each manufacturer and what they have to offer. It is often important to understand the brand and what they stand for as well as reading the specific model reviews. As you drill down into the site you will find reviews on the individual models. Just follow the links in the text or in the menu and you will be sure to find the correct mitre saw for your needs.
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