Laying tiles on the floor can be a daunting task without the correct tools. It needs high levels of focus and can take a lot of your time.

Tiling is meant to fit together single tiles without leaving any gaps on a flat surface like a wall, floor, or ceiling. Different types and sizes of tiles are used, and for you to accomplish a neat job, you need the right equipment.

The accuracy of tiling any floor depends on how accurately you lay the first tile. While using chalk and strings is the traditional way to do it, tile lasers make it easier for you. They make it easy for you to improve the visibility and accuracy of your tiling.

When installing flooring, the tile laser will produce a clear laser line that is clearly visible on the work surfaces and in front of the tile laser. This means that you have to use the best laser level for tiling, such as DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square.

DEWALT DW0802 33′. Laser Square

Let’s delve into the details of DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square.

Product specifications

DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square Overview

DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square For Tile Installation

The DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square is a great laser level that comes with three integrated mounting pins to help you fix it to the wall surfaces. This makes it ideal for use in many different projects. You can use it on the floor, ceiling, cabinets, walls, appliances, among others. It will also help the user make accurate alignments through the laser beam that it produces.

To ensure its strength and durability, it comes with IP54 debris/water-resistant rating and an aluminum base. An IP54 rating protects your electrical equipment against debris and the splashing of water. Its strength ensures that it can withstand some of the most brutal abrasion without compromising its integrity. This makes the DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square the best tool to use when handling the roughest projects.

DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square For Tiling

For precise positioning, this laser square comes with three bubble vials that you can use to level the unit before its self-leveling mechanisms take effect manually. This is to help you get to work immediately to avoid wasting time.

The laser components inside the level, hang like a pendulum, which is made still by the magnets and the gravity force, and then the beam is projected through a light. The user benefits from the excellent leveling capabilities of this tool.

The DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square uses two red beams to help you achieve a 90-degree angle with a high degree of accuracy. Red light saves on your battery life while ensuring that you get an accurate right-angled degree.

It uses three AA batteries, which last for about 20 hours, the maximum, the most extended battery life in all the DeWalt’s Lasers.

The laser comes in a tool pouch to help you store your tools safely and avoid damaging them. It also comes with a 3-year limited warranty during which the company will repair any damage caused by faulty materials. You also get a one-year free service as well as a 90-day money-back guarantee, once you purchase it.

Is DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square Worth It?

DEWALT DW0802 Laser Square For Tiling

With a working range of 33 feet, the DeWalt DW0802 Laser Square is one of the best laser levels for tiling right now. It allows you to easily align squares and right-angled degrees easily.

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The tool manufacturer is seeking to cut costs by as much as $200 million by year-end. It is eliminating overlapping roles and simplifying its structure.

Under new CEO Donald Allan Jr., Stanley Black & Decker is overhauling its corporate structure to push more tasks to subsidiaries that sell its brands, to include its namesake Stanley and Black+Decker products as well as DeWalt, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Craftsman among others.

The Wall Street Journal based its reporting on information from multiple current or former employees, without identifying them by name. On Tuesday, Stanley Black & Decker spokesperson Debora Raymond declined comment on any possible job actions in Connecticut or globally, but said the report’s jobs figure was incorrect. The effect of any layoffs in Connecticut remains unclear.

Under state law, companies must notify the Connecticut Department of Labor 60 days in advance of mass layoffs that affect at least 50 workers, if as part of a facility closing or cuts otherwise impacting at least a third of the employees at that site. Employers are spared filing a WARN report in instances for which job cuts boomerang from an immediate, adverse business development, such as loss of a major contract.

Maryland tightened a similar law last year, requiring companies to report layoffs affecting 15 or more employees, with a $10,000 penalty for each day a company is not in compliance but allowing for leeway from the 60-day requirement if the company can provide a reason.

In July, Allan told investment analysts of Stanley Black & Decker’s plan to shave $200 million in costs from its corporate overhead, along with billions of dollars more in other savings. Allan elaborated on his plans last month during an investment conference sponsored by Morgan Stanley, saying “the vast majority” of restructuring would be completed by the first week of October.

“We are streamlining our corporate headquarters to be much closer to our business and running the day-to-day operations of our business,” Allan said in September. “We have 12 spans in our organization structure, from ‘C’ suite to point of impact. The typical company our size has seven to eight — world class has five — so the first step is to get down to seven or eight.

“We’ve also looked at some of the midterm, long-term initiatives that were in place under the corporate umbrella and decided to either defer them or reduce them in some way, shape or form,” Allan added. “It’s difficult because you’re affecting people’s jobs, but the actual decision-making process wasn’t that complicated and was done in about 45 days.”

Any Stanley Black & Decker alumni are hitting one of the best job markets in years, with companies continuing to hire for corporate finance roles in Connecticut and New York despite fears of a recession after a series of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Stanley Black & Decker continues to list a few open financial jobs in New Britain on its website, in tax and auditing roles, among about 550 openings across all its U.S. operations.

Allan said in September that Stanley Black & Decker has seen spending soften by consumers, but that businesses continue to purchase equipment.

“September is always a big, big month because you’re feeding in all the product to our customers for the upcoming holiday season — so is October,” Allan said. “There’s a lot of shipping and activity that needs to happen in September., but so far it’s tracking with expectations.”

He said next year’s housing market remains a wild card, with Stanley Black & Decker having seen sales for outdoor power equipment and tools boom during the early migration out of the cities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Allan envisions cutting as much as 30 percent of Stanley Black & Decker’s facility space over the coming three years — a chunk equating to more than 8.5 million square feet of its total space entering this year prior to selling a security products division to Securitas. The company is experimenting with automating some processes through a “Manufacturing 4.0” initiative, with the goal of reducing labor overhead.

Allan said some of the savings will be plowed back into product development, including for electric mowers and other equipment as they gain traction on those powered by gasoline engines. And Allan said Stanley Black & Decker is working to source parts closer to where they are needed for manufacturing in the United States and Europe, after the prolonged disruption to shipments from Asia. That could indirectly boost hiring in its U.S. supplier base.

Allan inherited the top job from Jim Loree, who led Stanley Black & Decker from 2016 to this past summer. A University of Hartford graduate, Allan’s tenure with Stanley dates back to 1999, before that working for adhesives manufacturer Loctite and for financial auditor Ernst & Young.

Allan received a bump in pay last year after assuming the role of corporate president in addition to his CFO duties, making $5.5 million that year in estimated compensation. Stanley Black & Decker estimated Loree’s compensation that year at just over $13 million, down a second straight year from the nearly $19 million in estimated compensation for Loree in 2019. 

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Stanley Black & Decker has its headquarters in New Britain as one of Connecticut’s most recognizable, homegrown consumer brands. Profits plunged in the first six months of this year to $263 million, a drop of more than 70 percent as runaway inflation cut into demand for products at higher price points.

In late July, new CEO Don Allan Jr. revealed plans for $200 million in cost cuts to its corporate organization in the coming year, without stating immediately the impact on jobs. Allan was promoted to the top job with the retirement of long-time CEO Jim Loree.

“We’re really just taking out a lot of the complexity of our corporate organization,”  Allan said during a July conference call. “We’re no longer a diversified industrial company. We are primarily a tools and outdoor company with an excellent industrial business alongside of it as well — makes us a very simpler company, and we can be more streamlined, more efficient and effective.”

Stanley Black & Decker entered the year with 71,300 employees across 110 locations, along with about 10,400 people employed as temporary contractors. At the start of the year about 8,000 people worked for a security products business that Stanley Black & Decker sold this summer for $3.2 billion to Securitas.

In addition to its namesake Stanley and Black+Decker brands, the company’s product lines include Craftsman, Cub Cadet, DeWalt and Troy-Bilt.  

“It doesn’t feel like there’s anything unique that’s happening related to Stanley Black & Decker,” Allan said in July. “This is truly more of a market phenomenon that’s playing out — which makes sense, because a lot of the products that we’re providing there is some discretion associated with those products and certain buying decisions versus some of the other building products that are necessary to build a home.”

But Japan-based Makita and Hong Kong-based TTI was able to increase profits in the first half from a year earlier, with the latter reporting strong growth in sales of its Milwaukee brand of tools and lower momentum for its Ryobi line.

On an August conference call, Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison said that homeowners continue to show enthusiasm for emerging products, singling out the Ego brand of battery-powered lawnmower which is now selling a riding version, and noted the increased savings for many homeowners that he thinks will offset some effects of inflation.

“We are obviously now looking at … pre-pandemic sale rates and understanding where we have reverted back by category to those pre-pandemic levels,” Ellison said in August. “We are closely monitoring any of our … tier-one holiday promotions, just to see how customers respond.”

Includes prior reporting by Paul Schott and Luther Turmelle.

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A recent market study published by FMI on the Hand Tools market includes global industry analysis for 2016-2020 & opportunity assessment for 2021-2031, and delivers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historical and current growth parameters of the Hand Tools market, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

Hand Tools Market: Taxonomy

The global Hand Tools market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to the reader.

Application

Product Type

Sales Channel

Region

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Report Chapters

Chapter 01 – Executive Summary

The report initiates with the executive summary of the Hand Tools market, which includes a summary of key findings and statistics of the market. It also includes the demand-side & supply-side trends about the Hand Tools market.

Chapter 02 – Market Overview

Readers can find the definition and a detailed taxonomy of the Hand Tools market in this chapter, which will help them understand basic information about the market. Along with this, comprehensive information pertaining to Hand Tools is provided in this section. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which help readers understand the scope of the Hand Tools market report.

Chapter 03 – Key Market Trends

The Hand Tools market report provides the key market trends and developments that are expected to significantly impact the market growth during the forecast period.

Chapter 04 – Key Success Factors

The Hand Tools market report provides key factors that are expected to support the market growth over the forecast period. This section includes the factors that have emerged as key successful factors and strategies adopted by key market participants.

Chapter 05- Global Hand Tools Market – Pricing Analysis

This section provides the pricing analysis for Hand Tools on the basis of product type.

Chapter 06 – Global Hand Tools Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Mn) Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast, 2021–2031

This section explains the global market value analysis or market size and forecast for the Hand Tools market in the forecast period of 2021-2031. Readers can also find the absolute $ opportunity for the current year (2021), and an incremental $ opportunity for the forecast period (2021-2031).

Chapter 07 – Market Background

This chapter explains key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the Hand Tools market over the forecast period. This section also covers COVID-19 Impact assessment for the global market. Along with the macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights the value chain, and forecast factors for the Hand Tools market. Moreover, in-depth information about the market dynamics and their impact analysis on the market have been provided in the successive section.

Chapter 08 – Global Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031, by product type

Based on application, the Hand Tools market is segmented into Industrial, Household & DIY

Chapter 09 – Global Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031, by application

Based on product type, the Hand Tools market is segmented into general purpose tools, metal cutting tools, layout & measuring tools, taps & dies.  

Chapter 10 – Global Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031, by material type

Based on sales channel, the Hand Tools market is segmented into online sales, retail sales and distributor sales.

Chapter 11 – Global Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031, by Region

This chapter explains how the Hand Tools market will grow across several geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, APEJ, MEA and Japan

Chapter 12 – North America Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America Hand Tools market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find the pricing analysis, regional trends, and market growth based on application and countries in North America.

Chapter 13 – Latin America Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031

This chapter provides the growth scenario of the Hand Tools market in Latin America countries such as Brazil, Mexico and the Rest of Latin America. Along with this, an assessment of the market across target segments has been provided.

Chapter 14 – Europe Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031

Important growth prospects of the Hand Tools market based on its Application in several countries such as Germany, Italy, France, the U.K., Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe are included in this chapter.

Chapter 15 – East Asia Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031

Important growth prospects of the Hand Tools market based on its Applications in several countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea are included in this chapter

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Chapter 16 – South Asia & Pacific Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031

This chapter highlights the growth of the Hand Tools market in South Asia & Pacific by focusing on India, ASEAN, Oceania, and Rest of South Asia & Pacific. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the Hand Tools market in South Asia & Pacific.

Chapter 17 – Middle East & Africa Hand Tools Market Analysis 2016-2020 & Opportunity Assessment 2021-2031

This chapter highlights the growth of the Hand Tools market in Middle East & Africa by focusing on GCC Countries, Turkey, Northern Africa, South Africa and Rest of MEA. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the Hand Tools market in Middle East.

Chapter 18 –   Key and Emerging Countries Hand Tools Market Analysis

Important growth prospects of the Hand Tools market for the key and emerging countries are included in this chapter. This chapter helps the reader to under the country wise scenario of the Hand Tools market

Chapter 19 – Market Structure Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the tier analysis and market concentration of key players in the Hand Tools market, along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolio.

Table Of Content

    1.1. Global Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand Side Trends

    1.3. Supply Side Trends

    1.4. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Key Market Trends

    3.1. Key Trends Impacting the Market

    3.2. Product Innovation / Development Trends

4. Key Success Factors

5. Global Hand Tools Market – Pricing Analysis

6. Global Hand Tools Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Mn) Analysis 2015–2019 and Forecast, 2020–2030

    6.1. Historical Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2015–2019

    6.2. Current and Future Market Value (US$ Mn) Projections, 2020–2030

        6.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        6.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

7. Market Background

    7.1. Macro-Economic Factors

        7.1.1. Global Economic Outlook 

        7.1.2. Global GDP Growth Outlook

        7.1.3. Global Industry Value Added Outlook

        7.1.4. Global Manufacturing Value Added Outlook

    7.2. Forecast Factors – Relevance & Impact

    7.3. Value Chain Analysis

    7.4. COVID-19 Crisis – Impact Assessment

    7.5. Market Dynamics

        7.5.1. Drivers

        7.5.2. Restraints

        7.5.3. Opportunity Analysis

8. Global Hand Tools Market Analysis 2015–2019 and Forecast 2020–2030, by Product type

    8.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Product type, 2015–2019

    8.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis and Forecast By Product type, 2020–2030

        8.3.1. General Purpose Tools 

        8.3.2. Metal Cutting Tools 

        8.3.3. Layout and Measuring Tools 

        8.3.4. Taps and Dies 

    8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product type 

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Chapter 20 – Competition Landscape

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of all the prominent stakeholders in the Hand Tools market, along with detailed information about each company, which includes company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. The market players featured in the report are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Snap-on Incorporated, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., Apex Tool Group, KLEIN TOOLS INC., Emerson Electric Co., Akar Tools Limited, Channellock, Inc., JK Files (India) Limited, Kennametal Inc., Wera Tools

Chapter 21 – Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provides a base to the information and statistics included in the Hand Tools market report.

Chapter 22 – Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the Hand Tools market.

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DeWALT DWS780 vs Bosch GCM12SD : Two classic 12″ sliding compound miter saws. How do they compare? Which one is more suitable for your needs? Which brand is better? New miter saws have come out over that past year that you might want to consider as well.

Let’s have a look at how they compare — Hint : They’re both excellent in their own right. Close your eyes and pick one. You won’t be disappointed. Dewalt is the overall better buy, but that might depend on your needs. The choice is yours.

⭐️ DEWALT DWS780 / 12″

►BOSCH GCM12SD / 12″

Welcome to an impassioned debate on DeWalt vs Bosch — this has been a major discussion between friends and foes for many years. In this unbiased article I compare their miter saws with the aim to help you choose the one that suits your needs.

Keep reading. I go into all of the details and give you the full breakdown as to what separates these two miter saws.

DeWALT DWS780 vs Bosch GCM12SD

Immediately noticeable when you compare the two is the DeWALT has the classical sliding action of most miter saws. Because of its size the DeWALT does not fit a 24 inch workbench against the wall. It needs a 36 inch work space. The Bosch is different; its patented Axial-Glide is a complex-looking system of two arms with 7 pivot points in all. It is the Bosch alternative to the sliding action on two rods. The Axial-Glide sliding action makes it possible to fit the Bosch to a 24-inch workbench. Right up against the wall.

Now, that will not deter an ardent DeWALT supporter from buying the DeWALT. Will anything? Both these brands have a huge following of faithful followers. We also know the Bosch brand as a strong contender for quality and durability. Their Double bevel sliding compound miter saw could well be the winner in this comparison of the DeWALT DWS780 vs Bosch GCM12SD.

Sawdust buildup may less affect the Bosch GCM12SD system of robotic looking arms controlling the cutting head. The whole system seems more dust proof than the conventional rails of DeWALT DWS780. But, the DWS780 has some excellent features, like its XPS cross cut positioning system. Meanwhile, a positioning system is absent on the Bosch.

Miter Saw Reviews —

Two 12 inch Double bevel sliding compound miter saws from two respected companies that manufacture quality products. How do you choose? What makes them different?

So, what is the difference between a Double bevel sliding compound miter saw and a Double bevel Axial-Glide compound miter saw?

Review / DeWALT DWS780 | Fantastic Miter Saw

12-inch Double bevel sliding compound miter saw

Features:

✓ View or download the MANUAL for the DeWalt DWS780.

Overview —

The DWS780 follows up on the popular DWS779 and it is bound to be even more popular. It’s a DeWALT, and that already counts a lot. It’s a brand with a strong following because they manufacture good tools that will last a lifetime. Should something be out of tune, their huge backup support is ready to have it up and running in no time.

The DWS780 12 inch double bevel sliding compound miter saw has two horizontally opposed guide rails for the sliding action. Many buyers commented in feedback that the two rails do not always align perfectly, causing a rough feel when sliding. It happened to brand new saws and models reworked by DeWALT. These are not isolated complaints that just did not live up to the promise of quality and accuracy we know the brand for. Therefore, I followed up by first reading the DWS780 manual to see what is wrong.

Packed with Features | Dewalt DWS80 / 12″

It turns out it is something many more should have done. It seems the problem is easily corrected by doing a simple adjustment. You can adjust the right rail with the set screw near the rail lock knob. Adjust the clearance of the sliding bush with a 4 mm hex wrench, and rotate the set screw, while sliding the saw until it satisfies you. Also, you must release the rail lock fully for a smooth slide. Some users also recommend plunging the blade into the cut and the locking the head down. Then you can concentrate on the cut and feeding the blade.

It is likely that you will not read the manual and correct errors immediately after unpacking your expensive new saw. You might return it as most buyers do, so, shouldn’t DeWALT pay attention to this problem? A tag with instructions maybe?

The DeWALT DWS780 has a nifty idea with the integrated XPS cross cut positioning system that shows the cut line with a shadow of the blade. The way they implemented it makes it unnecessary to adjust the cut line as with laser systems. You use a miter saw to make quick, accurate crosscuts in workpieces at selected angles. A clear indication where you will cut is an invaluable time saver.

You can cut a crown molding up to 7-1/2 inch nested between the sliding fence and the optional DW7084 crown molding fence. You can also make a fitting for crown molding cuts from scrap particleboard or similar materials. An alternative method for cutting crown moldings on the DWS780, is to bevel cut the molding on the table. I will always prefer to use the crown molding fence with the back fence to support the molding. It is more accurate and convenient and a lot easier to visualize the cut. It is especially true with the XPS cross cut positioning system of the DWS780. Any DeWalt dealership will supply the crown molding fence accessory.

A base molding up to 6-3/4 inch fits vertically against the tall sliding fences and with the shadow line the cutline is clear. The DeWALT DWS780 can cut up to 2×16 dimensional lumber at 90° and 2×12’s at 45°. It is only possible by making use of a special set-up. DeWALT recommends using a platform made from 1.5 inch thick particleboard or similar material. You must cut it to 14.5 x 26 inches.

When you want to do those extra wide cuts, you mount the platform to the saw. Then remove both left and right sliding fences and cut the workpiece on the platform. What happens is that you utilize a wider through-section of the blade. You lose depth of cut, but it is a neat trick that DeWALT explains in the user’s manual.

The DeWALT DWS780 can cut miters up to 60° right and 50° left. Like the Bosch it has an adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 10 positive cam lock indents. It is possible to make finer adjustments to get perfect angles.

The saw has an automatic electric blade brake; it stops the blade within 5 seconds of releasing the trigger. Unfortunately, the brake is not adjustable. DeWALT recommends monitoring it and having the saw serviced if it should stop working.

The DeWALT has a powerful 15 Amp motor and the no-load speed of the blade is 3800 rpm. That gives the standard 60-tooth blade a feed speed of 95 feet per minute with a chip load of 0.005 inch. The arbor size is a standard 5/8 inch diameter or a 1 inch with a collar. DeWALT recommend an 80 tooth blade for fine crosscuts.

The manufacturer claims that the dust collection system is super-efficient. Just like all miter saw manufacturers. But most miter saw owners either use the saw outside or build elaborate hoods to collect the dust and suck it into a shop vacuum. I know I ramble on about dust collection in a workshop. It’s because it is so annoying and dangerous in the work environment and you must set aside time every day to clean the shop. It’s a waste of productive time in a small shop, therefore, the saw is mostly used outside.

Fortunately, it is a portable saw you can mount to a miter table saw stand. When locked down the saw is compact and easy to carry. It weighs 56 pounds, making it an ideal miter saw to carry around in a construction area. It is a time saver when you can have the miter as close to the work as possible. It also solves the dusty workshop problem.

We all understand that it is not possible to build a miter saw that is dust free. The engineers should design a good portable hood as an optional item. I’ve seen many innovative designs on the internet that they can adapt to the saw. I believe it will be a winner.

The bevel scales on this machine is easy to read and makes bevel angle adjustments accurate. The scales are adjustable so you can set them really accurate. At 45° bevel you can cut dimensional lumber up to 2×14. DeWALT claims they increased vertical cutting capacity with some innovations in the design of the gearbox and belt-drive. It’s interesting to know, but the important point is the miter achieves what it should. It cuts baseboards and crown moldings with ease.

Bosch GCM12SD | Miter Saw

12-inch Double bevel Axial-Glide compound miter saw.

Features :

✓ View or download the MANUAL for the Bosch GCM12SD.

Overview —

Bosch introduced the Axial-Glide system many years ago, I remember reading about it on the internet in early 2011. Back then, and today, its fans comment on how smooth the gliding action is. How it glides so effortlessly that you should adjust slight friction into the movement. Many users commend the saw for remaining accurate through the years. The most appreciated feature of the Axial-Glide system is that the saw fits onto a workplace next to the wall. You can easily mount this saw on a 24 inch bench against the wall. It saves about 12 inches of workspace compared to the DeWALT, yet it also cuts up to 14 inches wide.

VIDEO | A Closer Look at the Bosch GCM12SD / Miter Saw

When Bosch first introduced the GCM12SD, the users also complained that the dust clearing system was not so good. This was not related to the normal dust clearing problems experienced on miter saws. The flexible mouth piece would suck closed with a powerful shop vacuum. Without a shop vacuum the chute quickly clogs up, and with a vacuum attached it is still not very effective. Did Bosch improve the GCM12SD dust extractor since then? The answer is no; it is still not as effective as it should be.

I don’t think tool manufacturers spend enough time and money on developing good dust collection systems. To all small shop owners it is a problem when the shop becomes dusty. It takes time to clean it, and if you don’t; you create all kinds of dangerous situations. On the Bosch GCM12SD the dust also collects at the back of the cut on the backstop and eventually shortens the cut.

I would like to see better blades fitted to a new miter saw. Most buyers buy a good quality blade immediately to improve the cut. It is something that should concern the manufacturer. We do not buy a miter saw because it is the latest model, its primary purpose is to cut. Manufacturers should ensure that their new products do just that. We usually buy one because the old one failed, or the workload is too great and you expand the tool base. You expect it to work out of the box, no setting up and with the finest cut.

This is one thing I really appreciate about the Bosch tools, they work as well and accurately as they should when you buy it. From user feedback it is also true for the Bosch GCM12SD. But unfortunately, it’s equally true that the blade you buy is not the blade you want. Not that it’s bad, but more suitable blades are available, and most users buy a replacement.

When I researched user feedback on the internet, I developed a concern that the Bosch is not too accurate. I based it on the many videos and write-ups on the internet. It concerns the run-out that some users reported when you pull the blade back all the way towards you. Apparently, it is not much, but noticeable, and causing quite a stir on the internet. It must be a setting or out of specification arm and should be correctable. If you find the saw is not 100% out of the box you should have it replaced.

I’m always aware of the brand preference personality that enjoys to down talk a good tool from another brand. Therefore, I do not take all comments as gospel. On the positive, the miter stop mechanism on this saw is a stainless steel plate with notches that’s mounted underneath the base. When you need to make finer adjustments, there is a push-button miter detent override. You use a control right up front for fine miter angle adjustments which you actuate with your thumb.

Bosch assured that the GCM12SD is easy to use by placing the miter and bevel controls closest to you. It’s possible to adjust the miter table from 52° left to 60° right. The controls make it quick to adjust, and Bosch placed detents at common angles to ensure that your often used stops are accurate. They set the miter detents at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°, to the left and right. There is an additional stop at 60° to the right.

You can cut base moldings standing upright against the back fence. The maximum height for a straight cut is 3-7/8 inch. You can cut angles from 0° to 47° left, to a maximum width of 6-3/4-inch.

When you cut bevel angles with the Bosch GCM12SD, the limits are 47° left and 47° right. It has bevel stops at 0°, 33.9°, 45° and 47° left and right.

The maximum size for a 38° spring crown molding angled against the fence is 5-1/4 inches. 5-1/2 inches when cutting from 0° to 47° left bevel. For a 45° spring crown molding also angled against the fence you can go up to 6 inches.

Using 4×14 dimensional lumber you can do straight cuts up to 3-1/2-inch by 13-1/2-inch. It will cut 2 by14 dimensional lumber at 0° miter and 45° left bevel to 2 inches by 13-1/2-inch.

The Bosch 15 Amp motor delivers 3 horsepower maximum. It delivers no-load speeds of 3,800 RPM. It is powerful, in typical Bosch fashion, and it cuts many types of wood smoothly. The brake used to stop the motor is an electronic brake so it should last a lifetime. The ergonomically designed ambidextrous trigger handle with a soft grip distinguish it from the DeWALT which has a handle to the right of the blade. The Bosch handle is a large form fitting handle with two triggers and within easy reach of your left hand.

The bevel and stainless steel miter scales have clearly marked detents and roof pitch angles, making them easy to read. The Bosch does not have the highly effective shadow line of the blade as cutline indicator that DeWALT uses. They opted to sell the saw with no optical guide. An optional Laser Washer that replaces the blade lockdown washer is available.

It’s an intriguing idea that could work well and it is available on several Bosch models. The main problem here is the many complaints from users that it does not work with Diablo and other replacement blades. Even with the standard Bosch blades they supply with the saw some users experienced that the blade spins. I will be one of those watching if other manufacturers will follow DeWALT’s innovative lead once their patent expires.

Bosch lists the weight of the miter saw as 65.0 pounds, it is a smaller unit to pick up and carry around than the DeWALT. It is equally portable and you can use it where needed. It fits three miter-saw stands, the T1B, T4B and GTA3800. A variety of vacuum hoses and adapters are available to ensure you can hook it up to a shop vacuum.

The Bosch has integrated expanding base extensions that offer 40 inches additional space left to right to the base support.

Summary | DeWALT DWS780 vs Bosch GCM12SD

So, which double bevel sliding compound miter saw do I recommend? Is it the DeWALT DWS780 or is it the Bosch GCM12SD? I found both the bevel saws equally up to the task of working in a production environment and out on the building site. Both are adaptable and easy to use and equally easy to move around when needed. I do not have a specific preference, I recommend the one you feel will satisfy you, you choose.