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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Feb 1, 2024 8:25 AM

Metabo HPT 12" 15A Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Corded Miter Saw w/ Laser Guide

$299

$449

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Amazon has Metabo HPT 12" 15A Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Corded Miter Saw w/ Laser Guide (C12RSH2S) for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Note: Extended delivery time: This item takes longer than usual to ship due to its size and/or weight.

Features:
  • Powerful 15 Amp motor to tackle tough cutting jobs with ease
  • Laser marker system from Metabo HPT increases cutting accuracy
  • Large sliding fence raises fence height to 5.125 In. to cut up to 7.5 In. crown molding vertically
  • 0-57 degree miter angle to the right and 0-45 degree to the left for flexibility
  • 0-45 degree bevel angle range to the right and left allowing users to quickly and easily flip the saw blade and leave the material in place
  • Positive stops and indications on the miter and bevel scale, for easy to read measurements and quick settings

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $130 less (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $429 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 330 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Amazon has Metabo HPT 12" 15A Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Corded Miter Saw w/ Laser Guide (C12RSH2S) for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Note: Extended delivery time: This item takes longer than usual to ship due to its size and/or weight.

Features:
  • Powerful 15 Amp motor to tackle tough cutting jobs with ease
  • Laser marker system from Metabo HPT increases cutting accuracy
  • Large sliding fence raises fence height to 5.125 In. to cut up to 7.5 In. crown molding vertically
  • 0-57 degree miter angle to the right and 0-45 degree to the left for flexibility
  • 0-45 degree bevel angle range to the right and left allowing users to quickly and easily flip the saw blade and leave the material in place
  • Positive stops and indications on the miter and bevel scale, for easy to read measurements and quick settings

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $130 less (30% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $429 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 330 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Feb 1, 2024 8:45 PM
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Mrsaver1234Feb 1, 2024 8:45 PM
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Quote from CyanPolice260 :
New dewalts are trash compared to the older models. The fence isn't straight and repeating miters from left side to right side is not an option. My boss has bought two and I won't use either for fine finish or detail work. Only good for framing IMO.
The DW708 was a good saw then they started getting crappy around the DW718 I used to use them almost everyday for work.
Feb 1, 2024 11:41 PM
316 Comments
Joined May 2020
SplendidStar8372Feb 1, 2024 11:41 PM
316 Comments
Quote from bradrock1 :
I have this saw. It's good (3/5), not amazing, and I haven't used a lot of other miter saws to compare. I got it on one of those crazy Low's clearance deals, and for the money it cost me I'm still happy with it overall. This thing is huge. It sits on my workbench and it's just a big frame. The fence is 17 inches from the wall, so for a saw with fixed rails it still needs a fair amount of clearance behind it. I think at its regular price there are other saws to look at. It should probably be priced normally at $350 and at this price it's fair. I would avoid this saw if you need to do compound miter cuts because there are no indexed stops on the bevel tilt. I don't cut bevels with it, so that's not a problem for me. I find the miter mechanism to be perfectly fine and repeatable. Someday when I have all the other tools I want I might upgrade to the Bosch, but for now it serves me well.
Same experience. I bought the Ridgid folding stand and I am able to tuck it away in the garage without using too much space
Feb 2, 2024 12:15 AM
431 Comments
Joined Dec 2023
PowerfulMagic115Feb 2, 2024 12:15 AM
431 Comments
Quote from AsphericalDream :
Dewalt 779 is on sale for $259. Much better saw and better deal.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17266087-dewalt-miter-saw-dws779-12-in-double-bevel-sliding-compound-miter-...
Thanks.
Feb 2, 2024 12:30 AM
113 Comments
Joined Jan 2010
litbuzFeb 2, 2024 12:30 AM
113 Comments
Quote from CyanPolice260 :
New dewalts are trash compared to the older models. The fence isn't straight and repeating miters from left side to right side is not an option. My boss has bought two and I won't use either for fine finish or detail work. Only good for framing IMO.
So what brand would you recommend?
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Feb 2, 2024 12:40 AM
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bargainhunterforever
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Feb 2, 2024 12:40 AM
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Quote from MajorDizaster :
Any options for retrofitting the metabo with shadow line?
I tried looking online and found nothing. There are some You tubers that did a DIY version
for $20 years ago. One guy taped a small flashlight on a Metabo 12" and made it work. A different model at Lowes claims to have the shadow line laser for $330 which sounds like a good deal.

Lowes shadow line laser version. [lowes.com]
Feb 2, 2024 2:37 AM
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HonestMammoth473Feb 2, 2024 2:37 AM
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Picked one of these up on Lowe's clearance for ~$125 in 2021. Great saw.
Quote from kcollins7 :
Not sure why I got a deal alert for this when I'm looking for a good deal on DWS779. Is this comparable or better?
I had a couple woodworkers tell me they preferred the Metabo and a few general contractors say they preferred the Dewalt. You'll find some similar opinions online as well. Take it fwiw though. Both are good saws.
Feb 2, 2024 2:35 PM
37 Comments
Joined May 2020
ElatedGazelle8522Feb 2, 2024 2:35 PM
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Quote from AsphericalDream :
Dewalt 779 is on sale for $259. Much better saw and better deal.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17266087-dewalt-miter-saw-dws779-12-in-double-bevel-sliding-compound-miter-saw-home-depot-ymmv-259?src=frontpage
Good luck finding one.

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Feb 2, 2024 3:46 PM
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Joined Apr 2022
PurpleWallaby793Feb 2, 2024 3:46 PM
75 Comments
Great saw but the laser is a gimmick.
No serious person would use the laser to cut anything precise. It might be helpful for "rough cuts" otherwise it's useless.
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Feb 2, 2024 10:43 PM
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Joined Apr 2011
FriedRiceDTFeb 2, 2024 10:43 PM
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Quote from PickyCustomer :
I returned Metabo could not make the table square and was not built very well compared to Dewalt . Got the none sliding dewalt was thinking to get Bosch but was way above my budget .
You should be glad you didn't get the Bosch. The slider is great, but the platforms are not flat. If you put a straight edge across the platform, it will wobble. I tested on 6 GCM12SD, including one store model, and all of those are not flat. I tested on a Metabo and dewalt, and both are super flat.
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Feb 3, 2024 2:54 AM
76 Comments
Joined Nov 2013
LedynnekFeb 3, 2024 2:54 AM
76 Comments
Damn it! I settled om the 10" single bevel two months ago. It's decent for what it is, but I really wish I would have held out for this deal.
Feb 3, 2024 2:58 AM
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Joined Aug 2008
jramirexFeb 3, 2024 2:58 AM
444 Comments
I have the older Hitachi version. It's been really great, but because of the weirdly shaped base and insert, you can't easily mount it to a table or clamp to it or easily add a zero clearance insert.
Feb 3, 2024 3:30 AM
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DuckinCAFeb 3, 2024 3:30 AM
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I got this saw about 4 years ago on a Slickdeals alert at Lowe's. I love it. It's been great for me.
Feb 3, 2024 4:51 AM
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reelbusyFeb 3, 2024 4:51 AM
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Quote from litbuz :
So what brand would you recommend?
just get the hf hercules. shadow, dead accurate, mines done a !@t ton of remodeling and 100% on point out of the box and 3 years later.

I had the hitachi 10 in inch version of this, man that was worst saw ever, too much flex, wierd mount, and iirc that whole close quarters side thing interfrred with certain crown cuts and you really gotta move the fence out of the way moreso iirc. 12 may be better and certainly hope metabo made the flex better...and well laser sucks.
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Feb 3, 2024 5:16 AM
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User18383921Feb 3, 2024 5:16 AM
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I wanted to buy some metabo tools but after going through tons of reviews/videos, i cant trust their "lifetime warranty" i even saw 2 videos where the tool broke during the review. I cant justify buying metabo unless its clearance priced.
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Feb 3, 2024 1:43 PM
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reirFeb 3, 2024 1:43 PM
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https://slickdeals.net/e/5390714-hitachi-c12fdh-12-dual-compound-miter-saw-with-laser-marker-reconditioned-145?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1

Picked the above deal up, non sliding 12", back in 2012. Very accurate and clean cuts, still on the original blade going strong, probably best tool I own quality wise.
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