Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Ahh… The Bosch GCM12SD, what can I complain about? I’ve been in the construction industry for 26 years. I’ve used almost every tool brand out there. I’ve used almost every size, shape, color, and flavor of miter saws. After starting my own business, I needed a miter saw. But, which one? I knew I liked Bosch tools from experience. I also knew my budget didn’t allow me to start with something like DeWalt and work my way up to Bosch. I took a one-time chance with this saw and I haven’t quit… Neither has this saw. After years of chopping up everything I can throw at it, it hasn’t missed a beat. From fragile solid maple inlays to railroad ties, this beast knows no limits. 60-degree angles on 4x6 posts for a landscaping triangle would make most miter saws throw in the towel. Not this one. It made those cuts like butter. I’m tired of inaccurate ratings and reviews. “my item didn’t arrive on time, 1 star”, “the carrier appears to have dropped my item off of a 48 story building into a pool of lava and now it doesn’t work, 1 star”… You know what I mean? Let me make this as helpful as possible. Anyone who has used a sliding compound miter saw knows that the dust it produces causes the slide mechanics to gum up, restrict movement, and inevitably cut fingers off. Bosch takes care of this problem with their axial-glide system. Mine is still as smooth as the day I got it. No longer do you need a foot and a half behind the saw for the slide mechanism to work. The glide just kind of folds and unfolds. I’m still impressed with the way this system works. No, this saw doesn’t come with a laser, crown stops or someone to lug it around for you. If you need these items, you’re in the wrong business and don’t need this saw. Although mine was made in Malaysia, I’m sure it’s now made in China. What isn’t? That doesn’t mean it’s some cheaply made pile of junk knockoff. The saw does come with a blade. Unfortunately, the blade is only good for throwing at trees. (WARNING! Don’t do that). Do yourself a favor and invest in a few Freud Industrial blades. My favorites are the 60T for the “not-so-delicates”, and the 72T for detailed work. If you plan on using this saw to move from jobsite to jobsite, you’re going to need a stand with wheels. Although you can fold these stands up for storage, it’s almost a two-man job to do so. I never fold mine. This saw is heavy and awkward. There’s really not much else to say about this work of art. It does what it’s supposed to do without question. If it fits your budget, buy it. If you make poor choices or your favorite color is yellow, you know where to go. In closing, the only complaint I can think of is that it doesn’t bring me a beer at the end of a job well done.