Reply by Grandpa

I have a 9” Rockwell from the ‘70’s and a 12” Bosch slider from the 2000’s. I bought both of them used when they were in like new condition. The Rockwell is as plain as they come. It is as solid as they come. It still makes very clean accurate cuts. I still use it. The Bosch makes more sawdust than a lumber mill. It makes good cuts but weighs a ton when it needs to be moved. I got it for $300 so it is not out of your range. When I bought the Rockwell, I paid $175 (probably more in today’s money than I paid for the Bosch). Not everyone had a powered miter saw in those days. I like both and use them both. Buy a good saw and forget the gimmicks. The blade you install makes the cut. You get what you put on it.