I already owned a sidekick (sliding compound miter saw). I purchased this for more portable use and lighter weight. Look around for the Delta package that includes a free extra blade, extension cord, tool holder, tape measure, and builder's sqaure. If you find that, you've got quite a deal. Great for small trim work. I've used it for quarter rounds, base, etc. Setting the angles for compound cuts by hand does require some care. But single angle cuts are a "snap" with the positive locks at 45, 90, etc.

I already owned a sidekick (sliding compound miter saw). I purchased this for more portable use and lighter weight. Look around for the Delta package that includes a free extra blade, extension cord, tool holder, tape measure, and builder's sqaure. If you find that, you've got quite a deal. Great for small trim work. I've used it for quarter rounds, base, etc. Setting the angles for compound cuts by hand does require some care. But single angle cuts are a "snap" with the positive locks at 45, 90, etc.

I didn't buy this saw through Amazon.com, but it's good enough that I figured I would write about it anyway! This saw blazes through a 4x4 with absolutly no problem! I've cut trim, lumber and crown molding with ease. The instruction manual even has a whole section dedicated on how to cut crown molding.brI would say that the only problem is that the dust bag doesn't do that good of job on collecting all the dust. But I guess it's better then nothing!

I didn't buy this saw through Amazon.com, but it's good enough that I figured I would write about it anyway! This saw blazes through a 4x4 with absolutly no problem! I've cut trim, lumber and crown molding with ease. The instruction manual even has a whole section dedicated on how to cut crown molding.I would say that the only problem is that the dust bag doesn't do that good of job on collecting all the dust. But I guess it's better then nothing!

This is the saw for do-it-yourself jobs. It was perfectly sqaure and aligned right out of the box, much to my surprise. It has a nice portable size and weight which makes it all the more useful. I also like the feel of the handle and power button design. It does not really feel that uncomfortable.
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br /Negatively, the bevel lock seems a little loose when adjusting. It feels like the whole upper saw piece could fall off if unscrewed too far. With it being so loose I wonder how long it will take for the saw to go out of alignment? Also as others have noted, the bevel indicator is difficult to read.
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br /I am in the process of trimming out a renovated house and this saw has proven up to the task. It is certainly at the right price.

I own Dewalt, Bosch, Hitachi, and now unfortunately a Delta - so I know a good miter saw and how they should work. This thing has been a headache from the start. There is no arbor lock for blade changes, it constantly needs adjusting if you really want a true 45 or 90 cut. Good thing I bought this as a light duty saw for shoe moulding and little stuff like that instead of dragging out one of my 'real' miter saws. I don't know what the deal is, I've tried different blades and there isn't much run-out but the cut quality is much less than the other saws with the same blade. It also runs after the drigger is depressed for a second or two before it kicks off, and the base get's energized from time to time and can give you a small tingling shock when you touch any of the bare metal on it. If you only have one had to carry it with you have to put it down on the miter adjustment handle and picking it up with one hand puts pressure on the same spot. The handle is on the bottom of the back instead of on top like the dewalt, the fence is way to small, the table doesn't slide smoothly at all and the bevel gauge is useless for setting a precise angle without at least a hand bevel gauge to check it. There is a reason the other 10" saw cost more, you get much better quality and three times better function. I could care less if I drop this think now or it gets rained on because I'd love a reason to get another 10" Dewalt and put this were it belongs, a landfill.

This is an excellent miter saw for the money! It comes with instructions on how to adjust it because it is not a precision saw out of the box. Actually mine needed no adjustments (Lucky?).pMy first cut was thru a 4X4 treated landscape timber and it was very true to square, cut very fast and was suprisingly accurate.pI've not done any trim work yet but everything is tight and measures very accurate.pFor the money, you can't go wrong (BTW, I bought mine at Lowes).pI'm just a typical homeowner and very pleased.

This is an excellent miter saw for the money! It comes with instructions on how to adjust it because it is not a precision saw out of the box. Actually mine needed no adjustments (Lucky?).My first cut was thru a 4X4 treated landscape timber and it was very true to square, cut very fast and was suprisingly accurate.I've not done any trim work yet but everything is tight and measures very accurate.For the money, you can't go wrong (BTW, I bought mine at Lowes).I'm just a typical homeowner and very pleased.

Although not a tool for the professional, this saw is a great value. Some tweaking is needed out of the box, but other than that it will handle almost anything the average homeowner can throw at it. I also bring this one to jobsites if only a few cuts are needed simply because it is so light to carry around. If precision angles and long lasting durability is what you're looking for you should be spending more money anyways.

ASSEMBLY: Assembly was straightforwoard and took less than 30 minutes.pSETUP: Blade alignment was acceptable out of the box. Miter stops were accurate but the bevel indicator was off and difficult to adjust.pPROs and CONs: This saw has produced nice clean accurate cuts. However, the bevel indictor is difficult to read accurately.

This Delta compound miter saw does the job - VERY WELL and for the money, it is a bargin. The blade is a 60 point carbide tipped smooth cutting machine. No need to go buy a finer blade. It lacks the bells and whisles of a laser line and extension sides - but for the price and usage by the home handy man, it is a good buy.

I have used this little miter saw for the better part of a year and a half. It's probably the power tool I use most often. It has never failed to deliver exactly what I expect of it.
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br /I agree with other reviewers that the compund adjustment could be better. However, I have nothing but praise for this saw.
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br /No other compund in this price range (under $100) is as reliable nor accurate. Sure, there will come a time when I will upgrade, but if you need an excellent quality saw for starters, there is simply no better buy for the money than this little champ. Thanks Delta..!

This is my first miter saw and it is easy to use out of the box - mine was square. The miter cuts are exceptionally easy due to the settings at 45, 90, etc., and very accurate - I have trimmed out quite a few windows, a bookcase, and a doorway without difficulty. I agree about the bevel difficulty - it is hard to read correctly and a pain to set. If you are careful, you can do it though. I have just started cutting crown (flat) and it does work, but I have used a lot of scrap to get the hang of it. I am sure there are better miter saws, but not for the price.

Bought the Delta MS250 3 weeks ago to replace all the base molding in my house - very happy with performance. Can cut within 1/16th accuracy. I got a price match at Sears (from Lowes). The quality is good, I really like that it's small and light. Dust bag is pretty useless, dust goes about everywhere else. Looked at the usual Craftsmans with lasers and such, but I can achive good accuracy just lining up with the blade and am pleased with my decision. For the price I don't think you can do better, though this Delta is inexpensive the quality is good.

I bought this saw for light, occasional use about 20 months ago.
br /As aspected, I used it little and it served me well. However at about 16 months the cast iron support that limits the saws depth of cut broke. I was surprised that it had failed with such light use.
br /The nearest factory service was 70 miles away. It took it to them and left it for repair. I called three times to check on it and found the part was backordered at Delta with no ETA. Finally after 3 months it arrived and was repaired.
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br /The saw works well now but I have had some trouble with alignment
br /but was able to easily correct it. I am sure at this price it is considered a throwaway saw by Delta but I do appreciate the two year warranty even if they are slow as hell supplying parts.

Got this saw about 2 years ago only because it was on sale. I never had a mitre saw before this but for the money it has a lot of function and is very rigid in quality. Due to it's lack of base to set wood on I custom built extension wings for the saw that span a total of about 2 feet off both sides of the saws base out of scrap. If I were to do it all over I would buy a SLIDING compound mitre saw if you don't have or don't plan on having a radial arm saw. It will save you tons of money and space and you will be more satisfied. I can't complain though. It's a great product!

After getting by for years with a miter box for odd projects, this is my first power miter saw and it is super. OK, it hasn't got all the features you can think of, but it should cover all the projects I expect to do in the next 20 years. It is solid and easy to use, not too heavy or space-consuming for me to put away somewhere after use.

For the money, this saw is excellent. Right out of the box easy to set up and use. I am just a "weekend" fix it man; and this saw is what the doctor ordered.

This is my first miter saw. After my big kitchen remodel, I wondered how I ever lived without one. The misconception is that if you don't make miter cuts, you don't need one. Wrong! I used this tool primarily for straight chops and it works flawlessly. It works well on mitered cuts as well. The motor doesn't have the super solid feel, but the rest of the saw was very solid.
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br /The tool is a great value and great for light users and beginners. It lacks a few features I seen on more expensive models: Laser and 12" blade
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br /Laser - I was easily able to line up the material for mitered and straight cuts. I wonder why the laser is important.
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br /12" blade - This saw can barely cut 2x6, sometimes it can't. If you do a lot of 2x6 cuts, buy one with a 12" blade. I wish I did, but the price increment is huge.

This saw can handle a lot but I'm just using it for jobs around the house. I borrowed a delta saw from a friend and just had to get one!

We're so glad we purchased this compound miter saw. We put in new baseboards, chair railing, and crown moulding in our entire house. This made the project so much easier. So glad we spent the money and with free shipping and no taxes it was a no brainer :)

I am compleately satisfied with this purchase. The shipping was
br /actually pretty fast. . .it came a week ahead of schedule. I ordered on a Monday and recieved it on Friday. . .not bad for FREE SHIPPING.
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br /Also at $89 nothing can touch it. you'll have to spend at least $150 or
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Very good saw for the price. Delta products always hold up. We used Delta products in manufacturing and they held up better than any of the commerscial machines...I have one comment.....How in the world can I buy a clamp #36-221 ???? p Jack in Arkansas

I bought this saw over a year ago. It have pretty light use until recently. I have used it for the last year or two to build small projects and cut wood occasionally. I recently build a very large shed and it got alot of use cutting 2x4, 2x8 and 4x4 wood. It performs very well.
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br /I bought this saw for $100 when it came out and I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surprised. It is very easy to use and reliable. Would be nice if it had some extending supports on the side but for the money, I was happy. the adjustments are easy to use, although it sometimes might hop out of adjustment by a degree or so, so you have to make sure your setting is right before you cut. Even cutting 4x4, it didn't have any problems.

this saw is fine for cutting 2x4.
br /It's noticeable less powerful than our contractor's DeWalt saw but for the money it's a good value.
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Easy to use and setup. My 2 teenage daughters use it easily and safely. A good value if you just are looking for a chop saw.

This is a great saw for the price. Although it did need an initial alignment (which is to be expected), it has stayed square for over a month of almost daily use. I hear a lot of people calling this and other low cost delta products garbage, however, I think this is mostly due to brand loyality and/ or marketing. I have used Craftsman, Makita and DeWalt at work and see little difference for general use. I would reccomend this saw to a DIYer or anyone needing a chop saw for framing or light trim work. Anyone looking to get into fine woodworking might want to look for a saw with more features.

This saw is great for light work, etc. Don't buy it if u plan to use it for heavy projects or for projects that require extreme accuracy. The bevel part of the saw is hard to read, and even harder to adjust. Don't use this saw for crown molding. Even though it has positive stops for crown molding, they are not as accurate as they should be. Oh, and make sure u have all the pieces if you buy it. Mine came without the little knob for adjusting angled cuts. Also, take to note this saw does not come with any clamps for securing yer work piece. This is unsafe (i suggest getting one or two, before using the saw. They are available at Sears for about 20 dollars)
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br /Other than mentioned above, this saw gets that job done when used properly. It also is a good saw for beginers

This is a decent saw for rough framing. It's all aluminum frame lends itself to warping and bending. Not the best thing for being accurate. At least it is cheap and good enough for general use. One gets what they pay for.

The saw cuts smooth, clean, accurate lines every time. The compound miter adjustment is a little tricky, but I typically use a t-bevel to check the angle before making critical cuts on any saw. I've used it to cut composite decking, framing lumber, plywood strips, and primed casings and mouldings with excellent results.

I purchased this saw to trim out a room I added in my basement. Excellent value. Solid 13 amp motor easily does the job. Easy to adjust. Bolts to the Delta table stand using existing mounting holes. Include dust bag and blade. A clamp for material would be a nice added feature, but can be purchased as a add-on.

This saw was purchased because it is portable and is perfect to carry when I do volanteer projects away from my home shop. It has been perfect for my purpose.

This is a great saw for the money. It also comes with a blade that is probably worth more than what I paid for the saw which was about $59 which was about 3 years ago. It will do framework and cut up to 2X6 or 4x4.

I had this, after looking at saws from harbor freight and sears and this. I got this. It is not bad, it does the job. I tried my brothers sears craftsman for a few extra dollars you can get the which feels more solid, more smooth, and more stable...So I returned it and got the craftsman. Also tried the 12" dewalt sliding saw which is VERY NICE, but you can get 6 of these or the craftsman for the price of that.

I've used this for two months now and I love it. Get's the job done and it's a bargain too.

great value on an entry level chop saw. Slow boat to China on shipping. Free ship though. Gotta make compromises I guess. Didn't even ship for a week. Happy with the tool though. Just don't be in a hurry. Overall I'm happy. Didn't ship for a week...

item arrived way before the estimated time of arrival. Great service...great price!