Choice of Sliding Mitre Saws

redsheeps

Trying to decide between these two. Max price range I'd prefer to stick to is €150. It's for home DIY e.g. possibly doing a deck at some point, replace skirting boards etc.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/titan-ttb794msw-210mm-electric-single-bevel-sliding-sliding-mitre-saw-240v/881kp

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/evolution-r210sms-210mm-electric-single-bevel-sliding-multi-material-sliding-mitre-saw-220-240v/2965v

I was about to pull the trigger on the Evolution one but noticed the max cross cut is 230x65, whereas the cheaper one is 310x60. I'm conscious that I could end up limited in what I can cut going with the max of 230mm on the Evolution - though maybe this is unnecessary as most decking seems to be around 144mm so both would do the job.

If there was another make/model anyone knew was better than these I'd be much obliged to know.

Lumen

I've not used either (I have a Bosch) but the Titan has an electric brake which is a useful safety feature.

I have a big unbraked circular saw and it's mildly terrifying.

redsheeps

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118943780#Comment_118943780

Ah I didn't catch that feature not being on the more expensive one. Maybe I'll go that route, cheers.

Frogeye

I have an evolution mitre saw. Similar to the one on the link. I got it because the blade will go through nails and I use alot of scrap timber. Have it 18 months and I fairly dog it when using it. Good so far. the blade I have it for rough cuts but I don't do anything fancy so it suits me. there are other finer blades you can get.

Never heard of the other brand

Frogeye

robbie_63

I have the Titan saw, I bought it a few months ago when I was framing the inside of a steel shed.

I couldn't fault it to be honest, I looked at the Evolution one also, only difference I noticed was the Evolution one didn't seem to have a trigger to activate it. It seems to come on full blast as soon as you lift the guide, I came across it on a youtube video of it somewhere.

I've cut loads of 3x2,4x2 on mine and no issues so far, for general use at home its perfectly fine.

redsheeps

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119010625#Comment_119010625

Pulled the trigger on the Titan saw. It's great so far. Bought the stand with it and can't fault it. Only minor thing is the bent red metal marker for angled cuts. It's hard to know how accurate that is and I reckon I might need to calibrate that (bend it) after making some cuts to check the angle is correct.

looksee

If you only want it for cutting decking boards and skirting etc the Lidl one is fine. I have been using mine for three or four years for the same sort of jobs and its great - it wouldn't suit a professional granted, but for what I want it for its fine. I think I paid about 90 for mine they are gone up to around 130 I think.

policarp

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Dont buy a power tool If you dont know how to use it.