Bosch 5312 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw

Friday, March 30, 2012

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ASIN: B003DQO7IY
Item model number: 5312

By : Bosch
Price : $541.50
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Product Description

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The Bosch 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw provides the precision and performance your projects require. Ideal for a range of jobs including crown molding and framing, this saw makes quick, clean, and precise cuts for reliable results. It comes with a durable, 60-tooth blade, wrench set, tool-free vertical work clamp, and dust bag.

12-Inch Dual-Bevel SlideMiter SawAt a Glance:

Up-front bevel lock lever and range selector knob for quick, accurate bevel settings
Large 25-1/2-inch base with built-in cast sliding extensions for 40 inches of total length
Tall 4-1/2-inch speed-track sliding fences for easy bevel setup and crown molding
Electric brake and carbide-tipped blade allow for quick, clean cuts
One-year limited warranty

Delivers ideal precision and performance for a range of carpentry jobs. .
Up-front bevel lock lever and range selector knob offer quick and accurate bevel settings. .Large 25-1/2-Inch Base for Power and VersatilityPowered by a 15-amp motor, the Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw can accommodate a range of material sizes. It features a 25-1/2-inch base with built-in cast sliding extensions for a total length of 40 inches, as well as tall 4-1/2-inch speed-track sliding fences for easy bevel setups and increased crown molding cutting capabilities.
For quick, repetitive cuts, an electric brake stops the blade in seconds. The 60-tooth, thin-kerf, carbide-tipped blade provides more precise cuts and stays sharper longer.

Wedge-and-slot miter detent system. .Easy Adjustments for AccuracyThe saw delivers precise, dependable results. An up-front bevel lock lever and range selector knob are easy to access for quick and accurate bevel settings. Its visible bevel and miter scales, and a miter detent override, make for quick angle setting and adjustments. The saw offers bevel stops and detents at 0, 33.9, and 45 degrees on the left and right.
Multiple Miter Detents for Precise AnglesA wedge-and-slot miter detent system ensures consistent and precise miter angles, and a dual sliding rail design provides accuracy cut after cut. The miter angle range features 52 degrees on the left and 60 degrees on the right, while meter detents appear at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees on the left and right (and at 60 degrees on the right only). A 31.6-degree miter and 33.9-degree bevel detents allow for quick, accurate crown cuts.
Warranty InformationThe Bosch Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw is backed by a manufacturer's one-year limited warranty.
What's in the BoxMiter saw, blade, wrench set, clamp, and dust bag.

Includes 12" Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw w/ Upfront Controls and Range Selector Knob - 5312, 60T Thin-Kerf Carbide-Tipped Blade, Wrench Set, Tool-Free Verticle Work Clamp - MS1226, Dust Bag
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Technical Details

Up-Front Bevel Lock Lever and Range Selector Knob ? Easily-accessed controls for quick and accurate bevel settings
Large 25-1/2" Base with Built-In Cast Sliding Extensions for 40" total length
Tall 4-1/2 " Speed-Track Sliding Fences ? For easy bevel set-ups and increased crown molding cutting capacities
Crown Molding Settings ? 31.6° miter and 33.9° bevel detents for quick, accurate crown cuts
Dual Sliding Rail Design ? For superior accuracy

Bosch 5312 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Compound Miter Saw

Customer Reviews

After quite a bit of time working with this saw professionally, I have found it to be the most accurate, durable, fast to use, and easy to carry of the multitude I've come in contact with on the job site.
Accuracy:
The saw was accurate out of the box and has an easy system to adjust if it comes slightly off a perfect 90º. I tested the accuracy by cutting an octagon out of some scrap wood, and found the last miter to meet very well, which is rare in a sliding saw.
Durability:
I've only adjusted the saw once, after a big fall off a deck when another carpenter caught it with a 12-foot board. After the 9 foot fall, I didn't have the time to test the saw and make sure it was square, so I trued it instead. Other than a small crack in the handle, the saw came through the fall without any damage, and the crack doesn't affect the function at all.
Speed:
The upfront controls make tilting the powerhead a breeze! It's made trim jobs such as tall baseboard and crown molding go much faster and easier.
Portability:
That Bosch's engineers actually used this saw is apparent from the moment you pick it up. Best two (!) handles in the industry!
Cons:
Factory blade- be prepared to replace this sooner than a Makita, but at roughly the same time as a Dewalt, Ridgid, or Milwaukee. We've replaced the blade with Freuds, which we've found quite satisfactory.
Weight/Size: Make no mistake, this is a big saw. Portable, but be prepared for it to take up some room at the job site and on your truck. We keep ours on a TB4 stand- best stand we've used!

No need to write a book about this saw, Eric covered most of the important features:
Recently my husband and I built ourselves a home. He worked as a professional homebuilder for many years before moving on to supervisor positions, so when it came time to pick out a sliding miter saw he talked with his guys. They had great things to say about this saw, mostly that the performance, quality, and features were equal to any saw on the market, even those that cost a lot more. They were right!
We bought ours from Smallring_Sales, not through Amazon. It arrived fast, in perfect condition.
The saw, equipped with the right blades, took care of every task from initial framing to hanging the final trim. It did it accurately, and without a problem in the year+ it was on the jobsite. It got wet, we knocked it over, etc. No issues.
Great saw!