Recommend a mitre saw

Bluefoam

I'm a DIY'er, just panelled the parents conservatory and want to get my mitres better... Batteries make huge sense to me, but not sure I'm willing to splash €550 for the Makita (I'm on Makita battery system)

My short term project list is: panelling two rooms (different styles), decking, bench for front garden, roof over side passage (complex shape)...

Wishlist: compound slide 50 x 200, batteries (?)... I'm will to be directed.

Makita, expensive:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N498SW1/?coliid=I31QSYBU9S6VBF&colid=7W1UIXR0CPZR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Makita, less expensive:

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/makita-mls100n-2-255mm-electric-single-bevel-mitre-saw-240v/754XJ?gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4vJbbBiqCpkIUQ54MwcpmFPIGWlKKqLXTADmiZ1R-HI8BOqwCM7GxBoCCssQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#

Ryobi, mid price with Makita battery adapter:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XR2QMSG/?coliid=I25N50UGYW8LBS&colid=7W1UIXR0CPZR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Titan (???):

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

I'd love to go with the Makita 18v, but actually I'm very tempted by the Titan.

Lumen

I wouldn't choose a battery mitre saw, what's the point? Do you not have power?

I also think Makita mitre saws are a bit variable in quality, based on opinions and reviews I got before buying. All my battery kit is Makita (including track saw) but my big wired saws are Bosch, and if I was going to buy big a battery saw (e.g. framing saw) it would be DeWalt.

Other opinions may vary!

Bluefoam

Battery because it'll be used on various locations... Mobility and usefulness...

celticbhoy27

I have the titan saw about 5 years. Been through some hardship and still going strong. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending it.

iwillhtfu

If all you're planning on doing are the jobs mentioned the cheapest sliding bevel mitre saw will do just fine. I've had several over the years from festool to makita. I've also had and still have an Aldi mitre saw at home and I have to say the Aldi one gets abused but still works fine. A decent blade makes all the difference in my opinion.

On the battery side of things I'd say why not. All of drills and skill/jig saws are battery except for the Aldi mitre mentioned above. You will need to have multiple batteries with a decent amperage particularly if wood is in anyway damp. I'd probably go for 240v mitre and get yourself and battery skill saw.

Bluefoam

Seems like the Titan is the way forward. I have a circular saw and it is incredibly useful, one of my favourite tools... Although it's a small size, 136mm, that's probably why it's so usable.

Lumen

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119759084#Comment_119759084

Yeah, but from your choices:

Makita DLS713NZ 18V Li-Ion LXT 190mm, €555

Depth of cut at 90 degrees 52mm

Depth of cut at 45 degrees 25mm

MAKITA MLS100N/2 255MM ELECTRIC SINGLE-BEVEL MITRE SAW 240V, €216

Max mitre cut at 90 degrees 75 mm

Max mitre cut at 45 degrees 48 mm

They're totally different tools, the doubly-expensive one has half the cutting capacity at 45 degrees!

So you first need to figure out how much cut capacity you need for your planned jobs.

The only downside of big-ass mitre saws is that they're a pain to lug around.

I've got a Bosch that I'm very happy with. Anywhere I need it there's power.

Bluefoam

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119760200#Comment_119760200

Thanks , the more I look at it, the more I think a Titan is the solution... The battery option is a wishlist item, but isn't a necessity.