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Nothing wrong with this miter saw, but wouldn't buy it if you're adjusting cutting depth. Dewalt would work much better. If you're doing things like flooring and crown moldings consistently, then the Delta should work fine.
Gotcha, thanks. This is all just dreaming on my part anyways haha but I read to get a 12" over 10" for most miter saws, but the increased cutting capacity on the Cruzer line has me rethinking. I like how it's more compact too.
It'll be at least another 5 years before Ill be in a position to own one though!
Here's a video on creating a dado with a miter saw (Note looks like its being done with a Cruzer -- no shadow lite so probably a GEN 1 Cruzer) https://www.wwgoa.com/video/makin...w-015385/#
That's what I figured I'd use if I wanted to a depth cut. Just got my first router, and I feel like it opens up woodworking possibilities so much. Would loveeeee a table saw.
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It'll be at least another 5 years before Ill be in a position to own one though!
That being said, the Hercules looks like a decent saw. I would compare the 12" Hercules vs the 12" Delta. Assuming the above space limitations are of no concern to you, there are other items to compare. Quality: For a Harbor Freight tool, the Hercules looks decent, but the Delta looks like it has higher quality. The Delta has an easier to use lever: all controlled from the front, but Hercules isn't bad. Delta has 5 yr warranty, Hercules is, I think, 90 days but can spend extra and extend that to 2 years. Both have shadow line. Delta's axial cam is smoother. I am assuming that if you are willing to wait for Hercules to go on sale from 350 to 300 plus extended warranty (not sure I'll guess $30 bringing it to 330 if want the two year warranty), you'd be willing to wait for Delta to go on sale too. My guess is 12" Delta will eventually go on sale for around $400. So, are the benefits of the Delta worth $70 -100? That's a personal decision.
If the 10" Delta is OK for you, than the price is currently similar so the Delta seems like it might be the better choice.
Box, manual and all say 26-2241.
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If I bought it from Amazon, and it was missing the shadowline, I'd just contact Amazon and click exchange or something, and they would send a new one and a shipping label for old one. Plus, I think Kohls and UPS accept items from Amazon not in original box.