Latest reviews about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

DGBradley says "Saw is great but the laser guide sucks." about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

DGBradley — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:31:01 GMT

Bought this saw 4+ years ago, but it didn't get used much until recently. (Overall it probably hasn't been used more than a dozen times.) The other day I noticed the blade binding and slipping while cutting a 2x6. Upon examination I found the laser guide case was cracked. On further examination the bolt that mounts the guide to the motor appears to tighten against the plastic casing itelf. After considerable resaerch (you can't find the replacement guide online or in the manual), I got in touch with Sears PartsDirect and learned a replacement laser would cost me nearly $90! I think I bought the whole saw - table and all - on sale for $150. The laser is a bad design and cheaply made. No way I'd drop another $90 for this saw when I can find a used saw for $60!

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ljlegend says "Great product with many uses" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

ljlegend — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:23:14 GMT

I bought this item for my husband and he loves it. It was on sale when we bought it and it is worth every penny.

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SCOFNC says "Well made Saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

SCOFNC — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:16:07 GMT

Great Saw for trim work and other DIY work. Fast setup and easy to move around.

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jousey says "great saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

jousey — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:52:07 GMT

I just laid a floor this past year with this saw to help cut the flooring. It did a great job and I would highly recommend this saw.

The ability to easliy adjust to miter or cut and the ability to easily move it from one area of the job to another was great. This saw is precise and work well in many situations. My parents floor would not have been placed as fast or nicely as it did with this saw making the major cuts. I am looking at placing a deck at my parents this summer and real am looking forward to using this saw again. Plus I am looking at making a display case soon and the ability to cut thick wood pieces fast and accurate is great.

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toolsrus says "outstanding power saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

toolsrus — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:32:33 GMT

this saw is all that i hoped it would be from saftey to acuracy and fun to use

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Juliansmom says "Great Saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

Juliansmom — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:40:19 GMT

I bought this for my husband for father's day. He really wanted one so he could do our laminate floors himself. I bought this thinking we would just return it and he would end up hiring someone to do the job. To my surprisement he loved the saw. It was the perfect size for everyday house repairs and the laser makes it very easy to use. We loved the craftsman miter saw!

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wattspd says "Very nice Saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:30:03 GMT

I got this saw on sale a few months ago. Overall this is an excellent saw. I purchased this model due the strong base of the saw. I liked the angle stops because they were accurate and positive. This saw is very easy to use and extremely ergonomic. The adjustable angle hand grip and trigger is a nice feature. The laser is ok and It's a little hard to see in direct sunlight. The dust collection unit works good but I still want to hook it up to my shop vac. If you compare this unit to the others in the same price range you'll find this has the most features and best quality....

taxijohn says "laser easily misaligned" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:03:18 GMT

While overall, I am happy with the saw, I found that after several uses, the laser no longer aligned with the edge of the blade. The cut was actually to the right of the laser line by about 1/8". Although the manual says that the laser is not user adjustable, figured out how to do it. If you remove the guard, you gain access to the adjustment screws, which can be turned to adjust both the side to side position and also pivot the laser so it is square. However, I found that the slightest touch is enough to knock it out of line. It would be better if the mounting were more solid, so that the beam would stay calibrated better. Also, I agree with other reviewers that the beam is dim and can be hard to see in bright light. I will continue to use the laser for lining up cuts, but am now aware the it has to be checked for alignment periodically. Of course, if worse comes to worse, I can always line up the cut the old fashioned way, by bringing the blade down to the wood and previewing the cut......

Optimus says "Craftsman 10" Miter Saw w/ Stand" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:15:03 GMT

Had to return first one since the horizontal angle andjust knob broke after using only for about a day. Maybe this was my fault for tightening too hard. However, that shouldn't happen regardless. Returned for a new one and has worked great ever since. Used it to cut molding and trim while remodeling my kitchen. This saw is a great value. Just need to invest in a blade with more teeth for finer cuts/trim work....

Rikki says "Spot on saw, highly recommend" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:15:47 GMT

Great saw. This was a gift, but over a year and a cross country move happened before using it on a big project. 1400 SF of hardwoods later I can say that I am extremely happy. My wife is even comfortable using the saw as the laser greatly helps new users. This saw even impressed a professional floor layer. My only beef is the stand as it takes up room I hope Sears sells a stand in the future that also has storage underneath (like the table saw I recently picked up), or a retractable (yet sturdy) stand....

BobC1 says "5 stars" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:30:08 GMT

Great saw out of the box. Very dependable. The laser is right on the money with the center of the blade. I have several different Craftsman tools and would not take anything for them....

Projectman421598740 says "Easy to setup and use - Laser dim and not true" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:15:10 GMT

The saw has worked great for every project I have tackled. The assembly was less than 15 minutes and very easy. The only negative I can mention is the laser. It is extremely dim and cannot be seen in normal daylight and even though the instructions said it should be factory set accurate mine was about 1/4 in to the left. The two things are not make or break items but worth mentioning....

robinaz says "Another Craftsman hit" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:15:16 GMT

After cutting molding the old fashioned way, with a manual saw and miter box, I decided it was time to make my life easier. The quick-cam miter lock makes changing angles a breeze. The handle is adjustable to your hand so it's very comfortable to use. Even the dust collection bag does a decent job. The only knock on this saw could be the laser trac. Until I got this saw I didn't understand why anyone would ever need a laser trac. Then, right in the middle of a job, mine stopped working and I discovered how quickly I had become dependent on it. It was, of course, under warrantee and quickly replaced. I hope the laser breaking in the first year isn't a sign of things to come. All total, a quality saw at a good price. Cutting angles is no longer a chore....

Anonymous says "my new saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:00:28 GMT

I love my new saw. The laser is dead on. It is easy to use (for right handers anyway) and cuts just as I hoped....

Nykwish says "Excellent choice!" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:00:08 GMT

While I am not an expert Craftsman, I relied on the objective reviews to guide me to the purchase of this saw. This saw was easy to set up and use with accuracy right out of the box for my base board work and for other random construction. The stand is ergonomically appropriate for aged folks like me, and the saw powerful enough to work well within it's design range. I may have opted for the slider version to increase range, but I have other options that work just as well, increase range, reduce set-up time, and increase my tool inventory for the same cost....

CarpenterKid says "Excelent saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:00:36 GMT

I think this is a great miter saw. I've used my uncle's 12 in. DeWalt and this is about as good as his DeWalt. I'm a beginning carpenter and am only 15, but i know a good saw when I use one. It has a very powerful motor that never gets caught. This is a great saw for anyone....

robd says "great tool" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:15:32 GMT

i bought this tool for home improvments. it works wonderful. better than i expected. i should have bought one sooner....

atanchor says "Great value for the price." about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Wed, 23 May 2007 03:30:06 GMT

Stand is a little low, but better than nothing. Easy to use. I want to upgrade the blade to a 60T or 80T for finer cuts. Adjustable handle is great....

nusa says "Excellent Value" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Sun, 20 May 2007 22:45:05 GMT

This is a great saw value. I had been using a $99 competitive saw for several years. For very little more money (on sale) this saw is much more durable and a much better value. The lever action miter lock and up front bevel lock are very convenient. As others have mentioned, it does take time to adjust the saw out of the box, and the total lack of usable instructions for aligning the laser is surprising in a Craftsman product. My only problem so far has been the laser unit failing. I am waiting to see how well the warranty coverage is on the laser....

BMWz3 says "Saw works great for Leftys" about Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

sears-feed — Mon, 14 May 2007 17:45:09 GMT

Left handed people, such as myself, always have trouble with tools that are made for the vast majority. I have suffered from both injury and poor ergonomics. In shopping for a new miterbox, this saw has a feature that makes left handed use the best in its class. It has a rotating handle and a blade guard that seem to have been designed for both left and right handed people. My last miter box lacked these features and was actually dangerous to use. With this saw, crossing hands directly infront of, and applying pressure to the blade guard is not necessary. Material can be clamped from either side and the rotating handle allows you to use your left hand on the trigger without close proximity to the blade. As far as operation, if you are a perfectionist like me, plan on spending some time squaring and aligning the saw. It is pretty good out of the box--but is has the capability of being extremely accurate. It takes a little time, but once you are finished, the saw cuts true and straight and......