Woodworker Review - Bosch Dual Bevel Glide Miter Saw!

[@goldivox50]

Best coverage of what’s important on this saw that’s on the internet - re: dust collection - you are right no saw is good on that really - yes experience is the best teacher - I should mention I just recently got this saw and I am glad to find I’m not alone in its appreciation.

[@WoodenCreationz]

I would like it more if more people did this. Doesn't matter if your getting paid or not. I just enjoy hearing reviews on products that work so I am more knowledgeable. Thank you Izzy!

[@raymondabel]

(Note: English is not my First language) I have the same saw. I agreed with you 100% I love this saw !! It has only two "limitations" 1: As you said, The dust collection is not more the 50% with a shopvac collected (Festool is close to 99% but SOOO expencive & way to much fragile. 2: The changing blade procedure: the deseigner was probably drunk...

[@ITIDude]

Thanks for a great review! I just bought this saw and so stoked to get it up and running!!!! Izzy you are by far my favorite KZbin wood working related person! You rock man! You are a great inspiration!

[@scottsimpey2965]

I have the same saw and absolutely love it. It has been able to do everything I've asked of and then some. Definitely worth it. A great saw.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Great saw, I have one of the older models with the two straight pipes providing the forward movement and when I looked at yours it make me cry. It is so simple and gives up a lot of bench space that is important no matter how much room you have. I wish I had seen this when I bought mine.

[@codearachnid]

I have the same saw and similar experience as you articulated. Love this over the other sliders I have had in the past

[@bbtjd001]

Thanks for this review. I have been looking at this saw for awhile. This is definitely the saw that I will build my miter saw station around. Thanks again.

[@serox104]

Really like your to-the-point style of tool reviews. Should do more of these!

[@CodeFoxAus]

I bought one of these as my first saw (even before my table saw) and haven't regretted it once. It is soooo accurate and clean with its cuts, and unlike my Dewalt that took 6 hours to adjust, the Bosch didn't need any adjustments straight out of the box. The only choking point was the price here in Australia, but it's still worth every cent.

[@WorkingWood]

I bought mine exactly a year ago and I'm pretty sure it is my favourite power tool in the shop.

[@jaytomes2856]

When my 10" miter saw broke, I was dead set on a 12" dual bevel sliding miter saw. I wish I knew about the Bosch back then. I have a small shop and my saw sticks way out. I learned about the Bosch before now but thanks for the info Izzy. My next purchase.

[@MrPotato2]

I upgraded to this same saw from an old harbor freight 12 inch sliding miter saw that I got as a housewarming gift when I bought my first house. The Bosch saw is a different world in terms of quality. My father in law also has a Dewalt 12 inch miter saw that I use on a regular basis and the Bosch is by far my favorite. I gotta agree on the dust collection issue but you're always going to have that with a miter saw. I can say that the stock dust collection is at least better than the harbor freight saw but that's not saying all that much. Nice review Izzy!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Ya, this saw is just a beautiful piece of engineering. Do agree that lotsa stuff gets under the clearance plate and dust collection is no good, but still love it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@jimmymclemore9807]

Thanks, Izzy. All my tools have been Dewalt but I've been reading that their quality is slipping. You impressed me with this saw & I'm glad I haven't bought the Dewalt one yet. I want the Bosch now.

[@matthewbrown7096]

Ive had this saw for about a year now and love it!!! only fault i have found is the dust collection as you said. well worth the price!!

[@rickspilker328]

I Love this saw! I am a Contractor and have been looking for a replacement for my old Makita. Was browsing yellow stickers at depot today and saw this saw on sale for $240.00! More than a 400 dollar discount. It was the display model so I had my son protect it while I went and got a manager to unbolt it for me. Along with my military discount I practically stole this thing. I mounted it to my awesome Rigid AC9941 Mitre saw stand and started making dust. Perfect straight cuts, super accurate single, and double mitre cuts. I cant wait to cut up some crown tomorrow. Thanks Home Depot!!!

[@DennisMathias]

Yeah, see, that's helpful information. You answered my questions. I have a very small shop and have hesitated buying anything other than a 'chop saw' as opposed to a slider. Hey, trying to look around your shop and see what you use for clamps, etc. How about a shop tour..or did I miss it?

[@MrMojo271]

Thanks for the review Izzy. I've been eyeing this saw for awhile

[@MyGrowthRings]

I LOVE my Dual Glide and I really need to get my Best Fence mounted to it! My old Hitachi used to drive me nuts with the amount of space it required behind the saw. Nice vid as usual, Izzy! Scott

[@izzyswan]

+MrToolhunter Thank you for the feedback. It is a bad to the bone beasty.

[@Rickmakes]

It is amazing how buttery smooth the action is. I always give it a pull when I visit the store. I've heard a lot of really good things about the Festool Kapex but the Bosch is half the price of the Kapex. I remember reading in a review that the Kapex had the best dust collection but like you said, if you need really good collection, get a hood. It is nice to see both companies bring innovation to the miter saw market.

[@Kerndrup]

+RickMakes The festool dust Collection is GREAT. It is spacesaving and is by far, the most accurate saw on the marked. But as you say.. its kind of expensive.

[@SycPaintMan]

This saw is soooo on my Christmas list!!!! LOL Thanks for doing this overview 😃

[@JamieEnglish]

Thank you for your honest review. I've been looking at buying a new miter saw. My current one is an old Ryobi that does an okay job, but I'm looking for something with more power.

[@SuperYtviewer]

Great review with pertinent facts to make a well informed decision. Thank you.

[@sumosprojects]

G'day mate, I researched why a long time & this baby is the best around, I agree about the dust collection but it's pretty good with a vac plugged in, cheers from Australia

[@stevemcentyre1570]

Spot on Izzy! I love mine, it is a hoss! You can catch them on sale at Costco occasionally. I got mine there for ~ $450 so I snatched it up. The only real beef I have is the little clamp that comes with it is somewhat a pain to use. It was great chatting with you at the Atlanta show. Take care.

[@woodworks3585]

Great Review Izzy The Bosch looks good and strong and it runs very smooth. I have got some new Bosch tools and I still have some from years back and they are still going strong. Thank you for sharing, Great video throughout ..

[@DIYTyler]

Pretty sure this is going to be in my shop pretty soon.....unless a certain orange company comes out with a new slider design. Thanks for the review.

[@williamjordan2930]

I was going to buy one today anyway, but just watched your review. Thanks very much! 💪🏻😊

[@CoreyRametta]

I have the same 12" saw and have been using it for the past few months. Great saw, but as you mentioned, dust collection is terrible out of the box. Also saved me 14 inches of bench space from all the other sliding rail models.

[@nickpepper4592]

I'm not a big fan of reviews nor am I in the market for another miter saw. However, after watching your video I'm definitely impressed and considering making the purchase.

[@WilliamLutesMaker]

I drool over that saw every time I am in Home Depot....One Day :-) Nicely Done BTW Izzy !

[@Ezzell_]

+izzy swan + izzy swan please use that green paint as a green screen set up....think of the cool things you could do...like wood working on the moon....

[@mwrcrft]

Thanks for the heads up on the saw I have the 1st generation DeWalt slider since it first came out and have kept it on the portable stand while always wanting to build a station but held back because of the wasted space the deep cabinet stole. The DeWalt has been a dependable saw but all good things come to an end. I have wanted(lusted) the Bosch saw since it came out but held back, the time has come to build a saw station so if I am going to spend big for the cabinet on the Jay Bates design I might as well save some space while I do it.

[@leeburwood3073]

I've been using these at work for ages, also the normal sliding version. we haven't had one so far that hasn't had a trigger or a electrical problem of some sort!

[@cmassey1999]

This saw is on my list of tools to upgrade, I go by and fondle it every chance I get. I'm hoping the wife is paying attention....Father's day is just around the corner...

[@claterpult]

Great video, I bought the non sliding 12" Bosch for the cost saving and I find the dust collection is great. Must be because the blade is static and always close to the dust port.

[@WobblycogsUk]

Great review, I've wanted one of these saw for years but I can't justify swapping my Makita. The one thing I don't like about my current saw is the depth needed behind it. It makes any sort of dust capture shroud huge. If I could buy that saw for anything like that price in the UK I'd do so tomorrow. A $ to £ conversion would be about £460 the best price I can find is £713!

[@ouodo]

I've cut tens of thousands of feet of vinyl fencing with my bosch gcm12sd over 4 years. it works like the day it was purchased, hasnt had a single hiccup.

[@jims1964285]

I'm glad you made reference to the DeWalt I always thought it was a good tool but now I can't wait to start replacing them I am so disappointed in the last saw that I bought which was a DeWalt. Thanks for the video

[@tensazero]

I think Bosch reads you comment section. Then again it could have just been a luck that the 12V drill-brushed drill I bought recently dropped in price couple weeks after making a comment about price. Of course I got it. My first Bosch tool and really loving the trend towards compact and space saving. Not only does it have power, but it's also gentle on the lowest settings clutching out into plastic. I'm in Jamaica and after taxes and duty, compared to the Aussie, $900-$1300 is a price I would get from a supplier/importer for something of that caliber. I also have to say the saw does well for your shop decor. Doesn't pull away from the green and orange at all.

[@laurentco]

Love all Bosch tools!

[@smnhpkns]

Thanks Izzy, was toying with the idea of buying this, think this review has just tipped me over the edge to buy it.

[@jacob_369]

I'm a bosch-fan! Good review! =)

[@TheBikerScout]

I was sooo close to pulling the trigger on this saw. But the Makita LS1216L won me over on a couple of points. Space savings wasn't high on my list, as mine is on a mobile cart.

[@AJC-jo3ds]

The Bosch gravity rise mobile stand is awesome with this saw!

[@ronkenney2929]

As always, a great video. Love watching!

[@HoY_82]

I bought this exact model for all the same reasons you did, and I love it for all the same reasons. It will last me the rest of my life, more than likely.

[@lancegordon9708]

just got the 10in it's amazing and accurate which is a deal breaker for me, good review.

[@seangordonrichards]

Kept my eye out for a 2nd hand sale on one and scored it today!

[@Lostfriar1]

I make a lot of small things, jewelery boxes, keep sake boxes, shadow boxes, picture frames and so on. I wish someone made a good quality 7.5 inch miter saw. A baby Bosch would be a winner.

[@greatitbroke]

I bought the 10 inch version of the bosch. I love the thing. Everything you said is true. just an awesome machine all the way around.

[@sandmbmx]

Do you find that the saw doesn't cut the timber all the way through and leaves a bit left uncut on the corner? Mine seems to do that

[@devogle7905]

+LowlandSubfusca Check your blades if you are buying them at the big box store. Some of their blades are not a full 12 inches. When I first got my Bosch Art. I had a similar problem and check the new blade that I had reciently purchased at a big box and it was 10 7/8".

[@greatitbroke]

+LowlandSubfusca I have not found that. could be as others said that your resume blade may not be up to snuff or there is a setting on it that prevents it from traveling back all the way.

[@garyknight8616]

Great review Izzy. I really want one of these saws but like a lot of folks are saying the UK price is f##king outrageous. One day maybe. better do the lottery. Cheers, Gary

[@martijnfransen9933]

I also have this saw love it too! excellent quality

[@zavoina]

I've seen many reviews indicating the quality of the cut angles is poor. I'm not sure if manufacturing changed, they didn't setup or adjust the saws correctly or if the settings deteriorate. Is this still your saw of choice Izzy?

[@punkrockdave1000]

I waited over six months to get mine, almost caved in a bought the Dewalt. Glad I didn't.

[@floodlabs]

good review Izzy! I like the design. love to get one someday!

[@ealrovi1972]

h Izzy love all your videos. I would like to know how you made your aluminum extensions or where can i buy those, look great! Do u have some video of how to make them?

[@lisag2771]

Thanks Izzy! You helped me make my decision. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tableshaper4076]

I tried it.. i found more than a little lateral movement, I have hitachi and love it because of less movement and twice the size of table. Not the plastic hitachi with the gimmicks but the old school 12" sliding compound version.

[@tomaslainas695]

yeah. bosch pro gear is very good. i use their 12" combination saw.

[@brianway]

Fantastic saw to be sitting in your shop, very bulky and heavy to be moving around jobsites.

[@izzyswan]

+Brian Way I guess that depends on how tough you are;) he he he

[@brianway]

+izzy swan definitely not that tough, I think one person called us prima donna woodworkers. Actually, the majority of our work only requires the 8 1/2 inch slider. I have been using an 8 1/2 inch Hitachi slider since they came out in the 80s. I also still have my original one, with some new ones as well.

[@wuddude1599]

@@izzyswan LOL! Yep, those with dainty hands who install on site might not like this saw. I do know an installer who has one and lugs it up and down stairs and over site work obstacles, etc... I was torn between this and the 12" Makita. I ordered the Makita. I hope I haven't made a mistake.

[@lylekobberstad8571]

I was looking at this and the Ridgid 12" compound sliding. I caught the Ridgid on sale for $300, hard to pass that up at the time.

[@MexieMex]

Nice review, I'll look forward to the second tool review in three years time LOL

[@izzyswan]

+Mexie Mex it might be that long. ha ha

[@lablount2910]

Waiting...

[@MexieMex]

@@lablount2910 LOL

[@housescasa]

Nice saw! I was looking at it yesterday at Home Depot and it was 649. After watching your vid I checked and my Amazon Prime has it for 599! Hmmmm, I may have a new saw by Monday. Thanks!

[@izzyswan]

+A House you will never be sorry you bought this saw

[@chrisharvey440]

+izzy swan Home Depot in some areas are running a sale on the saw for $599 for Pro Customers and $799 deal through June for saw plus the mobile stand. Just an FYI.

[@MichaelOlsen-Engineer]

Hey Izzy, I'm curious. Have you used radial arm saws (ras) in the past, and if so, how would you compare their miter and compound miter quality to that of a sliding miter saw? Just looking for your generalized thoughts.

[@jaypeak]

hey great video, just a question what saws would you not recommend. just out of curiosity?

[@garybarchas4984]

Are you still happy with this saw after 2yrs? I've been watching all kinds of vid's on this and would love to buy one. I don't have a shop and generally take my tools to the site. Everyone says it's very heavy and at 65 I'm not sure it's worth the strain. Would you still recommend it?

[@BenMarvin]

I have this saw and I love it. Went from a piece of junk Harbor Freight that was barely good enough for rough cutting a 2x4 to this. Felt like trading in a Kia for a Cadillac.

[@cybercapri]

Agreed, it's a great saw, but out of my price range so I went with the Ridgid 12" sliding miter. They are both very top of the line with limited lateral movement and when I checked each at the Home Depot, it just seemed to me that Ridgid had a bit less lateral movement. Granted this could have been a ton of different variables as to why. I purchased my Ridgid in 05, before the BOSCH was invented, but once I seen the BOSCH was released did check it out at the store for a future upgrade or if space restrictions required. The other saws just had way too much lateral movement, extremely noticeable movement simply pulling the arms out and chopping. Now add a work piece into the mix and I am here to say the other saws will move more than the wood. If you are doing rough framing where 1/32" is meaningless and 1/4" is acceptable, save your money and pick another brand. But if accuracy is required, or simply wanted, you won't go wrong with either saw, the BOSCH or Ridgid. My Ridgid is over 10 years old, working on 11 years now, and I am here to say I've never had to adjust it one time. It was mounted on the MS-UV, Miter Saw Utility Vehicle, and transported up and down stairs through out a myriad of job-sites over the past decade. The rails are not marred and the belts have not been replaced, nor do they require replacement. Sure the saw slipped a few times when I tried to cut too thick of material at a way too fast rate, other saws would have stalled. The MS-UV is like a small Aircraft Carrier and is the largest of my portable tools but does store on it's side only taking up a 2' x 3' foot print while on it's side. When fully expanded it can easily handle 16 ft two by material with ease; I've constructed many decks in the past. Cheers Izzy...

[@leksey7870]

Good review. Cool saw. Like!

[@4SafetyTraining]

Have one and use all the time, worth the money

[@pearl7477]

Shop Nation here on KZbin has made a dust collection attachment that works like a charm for this saw. I think he sells it on Etsy.

[@jasonconway5197]

Can you give me some details about your miter saw bench. I just bought my Bosch and am setting up my garage. I am paralyzed and in a wheelchair so I need as much room in the shop to maneuver as possible. Mostly looking for width I guess and how far away from the wall you came out. Thank you in advance

[@holinesspreach]

That Diablo blade makes a huge difference too

[@JurjenvdMeij]

I love bosch and this saw looks great. In Holland this one is almost 1200 euro's!!

[@SimplyAlteringMaterials]

Hey Izzy great vid. I missed your live stream on twitch, it would have been cool to see. I was just wondering why you're not using KZbin's live stream?

[@izzyswan]

+Tiny Houses youtube is much better for short videos have not luck with live stream here

[@robertkutz]

izzy great info on the saw.

[@Wackywoodworks]

I love my saw... I have no major complaints on it...

[@A_F_Makes]

Hello. In last videos with this saw was extra dust nozle. Please share more information about this update.

[@garyhinchey595]

Yeah I have got the hots for that saw 10” version

[@cedriccaudal91]

Hello Izzy Swan, I hesitate between the bosch and the kapex festool. Is the bosch really better?

[@mikewest712]

hey izzy , you need to check your close captioning at the 2:40 mark.

[@csv1971]

great review I was looking trough some of your old clips yesterday where you used a table saw as a lathe with a jig,,, really cool... But i was not able to find a clip how you make a tapered round leg in that way,,,, can you help ???

[@izzyswan]

+Claus Svendsen video on it coming out shortly

[@csv1971]

+izzy swan thanks looking forward to it.... i will most likely set up a simple round leg production,,, with both straight and tapered legs,,,, will use white oak....

[@krastins12346]

I must admit, I came here to see if you had some contraption to buy that improves dust collection and hopes were high haha.

[@fbiker79]

What made you decide to go for the 12in instead of the 10in saw? Which do you recommend?

[@FarmageddonRecordsOfficial]

Nice review man, thanks!

[@christopherh7125]

You should get a lot of positive comments on this tool review. It was one of the finest I have seen. I hope you will do more.

[@bobputman5947]

great review, would like to have one, thanks again for really good coverage of all its fine and not so fine points, i always enjoy your video's....have a great weekend....the grizzman.

[@GregsGarage]

Those have come a long way. Almost replaces the old radial arm saw with that reach.

[@izzyswan]

radial arm saw still make me nervous. lol Slide saw is a much better option imho

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Nice review, thanks for sharing :)

[@benstafford6750]

Great looking saw but we'd pay $1000 dollars in the UK!! Tool prices here are mental 😤

[@epicman23478]

I love Bosch tools! But I'll stick with my DeWalt Compound Miter saw.

[@jeffjones5257]

Nice review.

[@mcclau71]

i have this saw from 14 month ago and i am happy with she. 2 problem: the laser suck, compared with the laser the my ridgid miter saw. And It is heavy and awkward to transport. greeting from Chile.

[@judithrob1591]

Tips. Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a vertical line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / HITACHI C12RSH2 / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). If you want you can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick. To this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw. Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-4. therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned vertical in line above the saw blade. Conclusion: how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing.(don't go for that).

[@herrlado]

Metabo Kappsäge KGS 315 Plus is very very good of dust collection, but it requires huge space...

[@charlesarean7629]

Where do you find the zero clearance tape?

[@mccosha]

hey, have you figured out that you don't need the tape and can adjust the kerf inserts can be adjusted to different blade widths? you do not need tape on this miter saw - just loose the screws and slide the inserts in to match the blade you're using. also... the diablo blade is not 12 inches, even though it says it is - you can't get the full 12" cut with that blade - compare it to the bosch blade that came with the saw and you will notice it's almost 11 1/2 inches

[@mmlips]

Love mine!

[@abstractbybrian]

If I want to make lots of boxes, This would be the baby to get correct? Your miters that you showed on the boxes looked so dead on. I have a dewalt 7491RS contractors table saw and can't seem to build a good enough cross cut sled for it. It rips great, but I really need something very accurate for my cross cuts. I think this will fit the bill. I was going to get the incra miter 1000 and the miter sled but after watching this.. I'll pass. I want to make lots of boxes and small tables, this would be so great. (I'm a beginning woodworker, 6 months)..