BOSCH GCM12SD 15 Amp 12 Inch Corded Dual-Bevel Sliding Glide Miter Saw with 60 Tooth Saw Blade

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This miter saw is a dual-bevel sliding model, which means that you don’t have to flip your material, unlike a single-bevel model. It boasts a larger cutting capacity due to the bigger blade so it is meant for tougher projects and materials. Specifications While weight is less of a concern with miter saws because they are meant to be stationary, if you intend to move the tool from room to room, that’s when weight becomes a problem. A weight of 60 to 65 pounds is common for standard miter saws so if you are looking for more stability rather than portability, this shouldn’t be a problem. For better usability, it has an LED work light to illuminate your cut to avoid making mistakes when working in dim areas. Its miter angle is similar as well, with 60 degrees to the right and 50 degrees to the left. However, a notable difference with this tool is that it has a higher vertical cutting capacity of 6-3/4 inches. I noticed that the Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw comes with an axial glide system. This patented technology allows wider cross-cuts with better alignment without making the saw bulky. The axial gliding system is like no other; it is one of the smoothest that I have ever worked with. This type of light system is becoming a new standard on miter saws, but this Bosch GCM12SD saw that I am using doesn’t have that option. Companies like Dewalt, ridgid, and Milwaukee have put this light system on their newer models. The real key to this LED light working properly is that it is centered over the blade, this is easy to do, and easy to verify before you attach anything to the saw. The other part of this that is crucial is that your particular saw guard has to have enough room to clear the LED light as it comes up over the saw hood.

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Typically, the more complicated the build of a miter saw, the higher the price. If you only occasionally use the tool, you may not need all the extra features. The second downside is the blade, as mentioned above, that comes with the saw. However, paired with a good quality blade, the Bosch GCM12SD is unbeatable with its excellent features that have never let me down. Compound sliding miter saw: This includes mitering, beveling and sliding functions to maximize your flexibility in your work. Due to their different blade sizes, they also make distinct cuts. The Bosch CM10GD can cut 12 inches horizontally, which is shorter than the cutting capacity of Bosch GCM12SD at 14 inches. Vertically, they also differ with the Bosch GCM12SD at 6-1/2 inches for vertical and crown capacity while the Bosch CM10GD is at 5-1/2 inches for its vertical capacity and 6 inches for its crown capacity. WeightIt has a bevel angle range of 47 degrees (left and right) with bevel stops at 0, 33.9, 45, and 47 degrees. For miter detents, it has stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 (left and right), and 60 degrees (right), with a miter angle range of 52 degrees (left) and 60 degrees (right). If you prefer a simple miter saw for small and moderate jobs, the 10-inch Bosch CM10GD is for you. It has sufficient features and has roughly the same specifications as the Bosch GCM12SD except for the blade, cutting capacity, and weight. As mentioned earlier, I have been working in the construction field for nearly three decades. During this time, I have been using the Bosch GCM12SD. I have put the tool through lots of tests. I have used different varieties of wood such as maple, as well as railroad ties. It has managed to deal with them without a hitch. I have seen miters that gave up on facing situations where I need to cut 4×6 pieces of wood at a 60-degrees angle. The Bosch GCM12SD Corded Dual-Bevel Sliding Glide Miter Saw cut them as if they were pieces of butter. This tool is excellent for cutting wood for landscaping triangles. You don't have permission to access "http://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-Glide-12-in-15-Amp-Dual-Bevel-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw/3282166" on this server.

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The saw is good, but there is a scope for improvement—the first thing you will notice that the Bosch GCM12SD doesn’t feature a laser system. Hence, you will need to buy the same if you want to cut things with precision. The tool’s easy and convenient usage impressed me a lot. Bosch has added dual bevels controls on the tool. It allows you to change the bevel without any need to go around the saw. Moreover, the bevel and miter scales are easy to read.Compound miter saw: With this type of miter saw, you can adjust the saw blade (known as “mitering”) either to the left or right. This allows you to cut the wood at an angle as needed. The saw is good, but there is a scope for improvement—the first thing you will notice that the Bosch GCM12SD doesn't feature a laser system. Hence, you will need to buy the same if you want to cut things with precision. To wrap it up, both these saws are almost on par with each other – only the blade length, cutting capacity, and weight makes them different. It’s up to you which to get depending on the task ahead of you since not all blade lengths are made for all types of materials. If you need more cutting capacity, go with the GCM12SD, if less, then with the CM10GD.

Bosch CM10GD vs. GCM12SD: Which Miter Saw to Get? Bosch CM10GD vs. GCM12SD: Which Miter Saw to Get?

I noticed that the Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw comes with an axial glide system. This patented technology allows wider cross-cuts with better alignment without making the saw bulky. The axial gliding system is like no other; it is one of the smoothest that I have ever worked with. Ease of Use If you want a miter saw from the same manufacturer, a similar tool would be the Bosch CM10GD ( read my review and comparison) , although this one only has a 10-inch blade. Regardless, all the features from the Bosch GCM12SD are found on this compact miter saw except for a similar blade size. If you feel very comfortable with the axial glide system, this is a good alternative if you only need to work with smaller projects. Summary Incline setting on both sides up to 47° on the front of the machine for easy and convenient angle settings

With a large, soft-grip ambidextrous handle, left-handed users will feel comfortable handling this unit. There is also a dust chute and vacuum adaptor for easy dust management in the work area. The dust chute is compatible with 35 mm and 1-1/4-inch hoses. Let’s take a look at the Bosch GCM12SD‘s specs – it has a 12-inch blade with a 14-inch cutting capacity (horizontally) and 6-1/2 inches (vertically). On crown molding against a fence with a 45-degree spring, it also has a 6-1/2-inch capacity. It has a 15-amp motor and a 3,800-RPM no-load speed. The tool weighs 65 pounds.