During our visit to the IWF show in Atlanta we visited the Bosch booth where they were introducing the new 12″ Dual Bevel Glide Miter Saw. The miter saw,Woodcraft part number 152580, will be available on woodcraft.com in October.
FEATURES:
– Patented Axial-Glide™ System: Durable Precision – consistent precision over tool life; Compact Workspace
– Saves up-to 12” workspace; Glide Action
– Unmatched smoothness of cut
– Expanded Cutting Capacity: 14” horizontal capacity (nominal); 6-1/2-in. vertical capacity against the fence (base);
6-1/2-in. crown capacity against the fence (45° spring)
– Upfront Bevel Controls; All-metal bevel lock lever and range selector located upfront for quick and easy bevel settings without reaching behind the saw
– Squarelock™ Quick-Release Fences: High-precision Squarelock fence aligns 90° to table and requires no adjustment; One-touch lock/unlock to slide fence for added support
– Integrated Expanding Base Extensions: 60% more left-to-right material support than leading competitor – ; 40-inches left to right
– Large Easy-to-read Uniform Bevel & Stainless Steel Miter Scales: 52° Left/60° Right Miter Capacity; 47° Left/47° Right Bevel Capacity with marked detents and roof pitch angles
– Adjustable Miter Detents: Detents at 0°, 15°, 31.6°, 22.5°, 45°, 60° Right
– Super-accurate and durable design
– Push-button Miter Detent Override – Easy-to-access thumb actuated control right up front for fine miter angle adjustment
– Bevel Detents: 0, 33.9°, 45° Left/Right for accurate cuts
– Category Best 90% Dust Collection – Optimized for cutting 2x material with a vacuum
– Ergonomic Ambidextrous Trigger Handle with Soft Grip – Large form fitting ergonomic handle provides comfort for all-day use
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS:
– Amperage: 15
– Bevel Angle Range: 48◦ left / 48◦ right
– Blade Diameter: 12″
– Miter Angle Range: 52° Left / 60° Right
– No Load RPM: 3,800
– Weight (lbs.): 65 lbs.
INCLUDES:
– (1) 12” 60T Blade
– (1) Material Clamp
– (1) Dust Bag
This is going to be a great addition and an upgrade to my woodworking tools; check it out on woodcraft.com this October 2010, and I’m sure you will want one for your woodshop too!
Next up is our story on the woodworker from Mercer, PA…stay tuned…
Auf wiedersehen…Frank
