Opinons - Craftsman 10 in. CMS w/Stand - 132.99

[rjwaldren]

Craftsman 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with Stand...$189.99
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ame=Miter+Saws

It's a clearance item and with the current deal, I can get a total of 30% off (132.99

Should I jump or wait for something better? Reviews are positive, and capacity is fine for my expected use.

[cabinetman]

That's a pretty good price for a 15 AMP saw. I've got the model #212100, and have used it regularly for 6-7 years with no complaints. I paid about $180 for mine without a stand. You'll probably want to change out the blade to a 60T or 80T if you're planning to do trim work.
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[messmaker]

I have one and like it quite a bit. It has tons of power and it holds it's settings.It does have a couple of issues. I wish it were double bevel. Mine tends to collect sawdust around the table and has to be cleaned from time to time or it starts to bind.

[sweensdv]

I own the 21253 10 CMS and it's the biggest waste of money tool in my shop. It can't make an accurate bevel cut unless I'm super picky about how I lower the blade arm. It loads up the table swivel mechanism with sawdust far too easily which means I have to clean it after every single use or it soon makes the swivel almost impossible to use. No recommendation here, Craftsman miter saws are very poorly designed IMO.

[jhart]

I have one that looks very similar to that one - model 24315 - owned it for about 10 years and paid $199 for it. Has worked well for me, no complaints. Did put a better blade on it. For $133 I would jump on it.

[rjwaldren]

Well, on a rare whim, I asked for my change back in lotto scratchers yesterday at the quickymart. $4 became $100 so I've rationalized the CMS down to $33 - Can't pass on that.

The 12" version can be had for 159.00 with the current savings, so I might go that way.

[mschrank]

The 12" version can be had for 159.00 with the current savings, so I might go that way.

I have a 10"....Many times I've wished I had the 12"

You may not think you need it now, but I'll bet you find different down the road.

[91FE]

Yep...might want to consider the 12" depending on what you'll be doing with it. I have one and have wished it were 16" on occasion.