HF 12" SCMS Model 69684 dual bevel
First I want to express that the saw will be used for home repairs/remodels.
I am not a woodworker by trade, so those in the professional business of woodworking may have a completely different opinion of this saw. The saw takes up a large area from front to rear. With the saw in the return position, the total distance from front to rear is 45 inches. There is nothing in the manual regarding the use of the laser guide. It appears that two items on the laser have been improved from the previous 12” sliding compound miter saw. First, the light is very bright and I had no problem seeing it on the wood. The second is it appears the laser operates on the 120 volts, as I am unable to find any battery compartment. The downside is that I am unable to turn the laser on unless the saw is running. I removed the stock blade and installed a top grade blade prior to use. I set the saw up according to the instructions and it went very smooth. I did not find the noise level of the saw to be uncomfortable. The fence is adjustable, but is too low (2-5/8”). I plan on building a base with fences at 4-1/2” high. The saw cuts a 4x4 without the need to rotate it. I made some sample cuts at 90 deg, 45 deg miter and bevels. I cut flat wood, and some crown molding. The cuts were clean and precise. There was no lateral movement in the base, and I did not experience the saw moving out of alignment. I found the saw to work very well for my needs, and at a sale price of $119.99 made it a great deal.
Harbor Freight 12" sliding compound miter saw
Model: 69684
Specs:
D-Handle
Dust collector
Dual linear slide rails
45 deg tilting blade
Double bevel
Rotating, lockable table
Detents @ 0, 15, 22.5, 30, 45
Adjustable sliding fence
Blade guard
Trigger activated laser guide
Aluminum base
Clamp assembly w/extension wings
Volts: 120 ~ 60 Hz
Amps: 15
Blade speed: 3,800 RPM (belt driven)
Arbor: 1 inch
Straight cut @ 90 deg: 3-1/2" x 13-3/8"
Miter cut @ 45 deg: 3-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Straight bevel cut @ 45 deg: 2-1/8" x 13-3/8"
Compound cut @ 45 deg: L/R 2-1/8" x 9-1/2"
I am not a woodworker by trade, so those in the professional business of woodworking may have a completely different opinion of this saw. The saw takes up a large area from front to rear. With the saw in the return position, the total distance from front to rear is 45 inches. There is nothing in the manual regarding the use of the laser guide. It appears that two items on the laser have been improved from the previous 12” sliding compound miter saw. First, the light is very bright and I had no problem seeing it on the wood. The second is it appears the laser operates on the 120 volts, as I am unable to find any battery compartment. The downside is that I am unable to turn the laser on unless the saw is running. I removed the stock blade and installed a top grade blade prior to use. I set the saw up according to the instructions and it went very smooth. I did not find the noise level of the saw to be uncomfortable. The fence is adjustable, but is too low (2-5/8”). I plan on building a base with fences at 4-1/2” high. The saw cuts a 4x4 without the need to rotate it. I made some sample cuts at 90 deg, 45 deg miter and bevels. I cut flat wood, and some crown molding. The cuts were clean and precise. There was no lateral movement in the base, and I did not experience the saw moving out of alignment. I found the saw to work very well for my needs, and at a sale price of $119.99 made it a great deal.
Harbor Freight 12" sliding compound miter saw
Model: 69684
Specs:
D-Handle
Dust collector
Dual linear slide rails
45 deg tilting blade
Double bevel
Rotating, lockable table
Detents @ 0, 15, 22.5, 30, 45
Adjustable sliding fence
Blade guard
Trigger activated laser guide
Aluminum base
Clamp assembly w/extension wings
Volts: 120 ~ 60 Hz
Amps: 15
Blade speed: 3,800 RPM (belt driven)
Arbor: 1 inch
Straight cut @ 90 deg: 3-1/2" x 13-3/8"
Miter cut @ 45 deg: 3-1/2" x 9-1/2"
Straight bevel cut @ 45 deg: 2-1/8" x 13-3/8"
Compound cut @ 45 deg: L/R 2-1/8" x 9-1/2"