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12-15-2009 02:09 AM |
After doing a little research and after reading a recent WW’ing magazine’s review of 12” miter saws, I decided to upgrade my Makita LS1030 10” to a Milwaukee 6955-20 12” Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw. Home Depot was running a special on the saw which included a free Ridgid Miter Saw Stand. I won’t need the stand but I sure did need the saw! The old and the new together: I am totally impressed with this saw. It comes with a 60 tooth ATB blade that does a great job! I used the Makita for 15 years. I hope to get 20 out of this one :) John -- Formerly known as John's Woodshop - and NO not the one from Ohio! |
30 replies so far
#1 posted 12-15-2009 02:13 AM |
it looks like that big boy is bowing your bench a bit -- San Diego, CA |
#2 posted 12-15-2009 02:26 AM |
Nice looking Miter saw. Hope it lasts you 29 years. -- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps |
#3 posted 12-15-2009 08:32 AM |
Nice saw-pretty red!!!! -- Bob Kenosha Wi. |
#4 posted 12-17-2009 03:12 AM |
nice upgrade. It’s amazing how versatile these saws have become. You should have plenty of capacity now. -- Gary D. Stoughton, WI |
#5 posted 12-17-2009 08:09 AM |
Thanks guys, You should have plenty of capacity now. I totally agree! -- Formerly known as John's Woodshop - and NO not the one from Ohio! |
#6 posted 12-18-2009 08:05 AM |
Very nice upgrade, looks like Christmas came a little early for you. :) -- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI |
#7 posted 12-19-2009 12:18 AM |
Yes it did Curt! Merry Christmas to me :) John -- Formerly known as John's Woodshop - and NO not the one from Ohio! |
#8 posted 12-19-2009 12:38 AM |
I bought the saw earlier this year, did not include the stand ( which would come in handy for me right now), but was at a very good price. I LOVE this saw! It is very consistant and works beautifuly. Congrats to you on a terrific choice -- Men do not decide their future. They decide their habits and their habits decide their future |
#9 posted 12-19-2009 08:21 AM |
I have, in the last couple of years, become a Milwaukee convert. Every tool I have from them has performed beautifully. I think you made an excellent choice. -- If at first you don't succeed then maybe skydiving isn't for you. |
#10 posted 12-19-2009 04:08 PM |
I will be buying one of those milwaukee sliders soon! I have been using a dewalt 12” slider for years and from what I have heard, the dewalt doesn’t even compare to the quality of the new milwaukee saw. -- Julian, Park Forest, IL |
#11 posted 12-19-2009 04:20 PM |
Congrats, Milwaukee builds tool that are true work horses, enjoy. |
#12 posted 12-30-2009 05:53 PM |
John, -- Matt, RI |
#13 posted 12-30-2009 06:32 PM |
Matt, I will check when I get home and get back to you on that. -- Formerly known as John's Woodshop - and NO not the one from Ohio! |
#14 posted 12-30-2009 07:09 PM |
What do you do with old power tools? Donate, sell, attic, or ???? |
#15 posted 12-30-2009 07:58 PM |
In most cases I will sell or donate them. In this case I will be keeping the smaller saw for a job saw. I do some remodeling on the side, and the smaller saw is great for taking to a lob site. -- Formerly known as John's Woodshop - and NO not the one from Ohio! |
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