Recommend a compound mitre type circular saw?

[Macneil]

I want cut some 6x2’s nice and square and also be able to do other little jobs at home. I’m useless at using a handsaw so I wondered if anyone can recommend a good mitre saw.
I won’t use it much but I find that some “entry level” stuff isn’t up to scratch so I don’t mind paying a bit more than bottom dollar. Folding up small or dissassembly would be really helpful. Safety is really important, I got a bad hand injury a few years ago on a crappy table saw. TIA

[eltax91]

I bought an Evolution Pro second hand from Facebook for exactly the same reason you have, to do one quick job. still in regular use 10 years later!

[skeeterm5]

I have found that Screwfix own brand stuff Titan is pretty good for diy stuff.

Comes with a 2 year warranty too.

I have a Titan SDS drill set for very occasional use and I also have the sliding compound mitre saw which gets used a lot. No complaints from me and good value to.

[JimM169]

I've got the Evolution saw as well which works as it should but you might find a decent circular saw with a speed square might be more useful \ versatile than a dedicated mitre saw

[Cow Corner]

JimM169 said:

I've got the Evolution saw as well which works as it should but you might find a decent circular saw with a speed square might be more useful \ versatile than a dedicated mitre saw

This is what I was going to say - for infrequent use, cutting CLS timber etc a circular saw and square will be adequate for most jobs, a lot more portable, easier to store and possibly cheaper.

[Simpo Two]

Macneil said:

I want cut some 6x2’s nice and square and also be able to do other little jobs at home. I’m useless at using a handsaw so I wondered if anyone can recommend a good mitre saw.
I won’t use it much but I find that some “entry level” stuff isn’t up to scratch so I don’t mind paying a bit more than bottom dollar. Folding up small or dissassembly would be really helpful. Safety is really important, I got a bad hand injury a few years ago on a crappy table saw. TIA

Table mitres saws are quite rare, but I've have an Evolution one for about 10 years and having two functions it's extremely useful if space is limited. I'm pleased to see they now have a new model: https://shop.evolutionpowertools.com/products/evol...

Also see https://www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-hm100t-254mm-...

https://its.co.uk/pd/LH1201FL-Makita-LH1201FL-305m...

[Condi]

I have the older version of this Erbauer and I don't think there is much better value for money, either for DIY or light professional work. You can add a stand if you prefer to use it standing up, or don't have a workbench.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-emis216s-216mm-...

[mdw]

The hikoki stuff is worth a look at. Was Hitachi. Not Makita or festool quality but not the price either. Spend 20 mins setting it up square and works well.

[Baldchap]

Another vote for the Evolution saws. I have the small sliding mitre saw in the van (it gets used quite a lot) and the large one on a stand in my workshop (mostly used for metal).

You do need to take a few minutes to ensure everything is square and locked at the right angle, but assuming you do that they're brilliant.

I do fancy a LXT one though as often I work where there's no power.

[Little Lofty]

I’ve just bought one of these to replace an ancient Makita, no where near top of the range but very decent for the price, I’ve been using it for the last month to cut
6 and 8x2

https://www.howetools.co.uk/makita-ls0816f-240v-sl...

[Sporky]

On the safety front, one of these.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/fastcap-10-milli...

[Macneil]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I didn't realise you could use a saw and square, that might be the way to go.

Edited by Macneil on Thursday 3rd October 20:12