What are your thoughts about the new Bosch sliding compound mitre saw?

What are your thoughts about the new Bosch sliding compound mitre saw with the articulated arm that you and I talked about at the Home Workshop Show last fall? You said you’d be testing it and I’d like to get your opinion before I buy.

It’s not very often that a real revolution in power tool design emerges, but I consider the Bosch axial glide mitre saw to be one. I’ve been using the GCM12SD in my shop since late in 2010, and it solves a long-standing problem that all competing sliding mitre saws have right now. The fact that the GCM12SD has no rails out the back is a big plus, and the sliding action is very smooth. I’ve got this saw hooked up to my dust collection system, which is something I was never able to do with any other sliding compound mitre saw because of their size. The only fault I can find with this model isn’t significant. The swiveling arm mechanism that replaces the sliding rails will flex if you apply side pressure on the handle during a cut, possibly introducing inaccuracy. Reasonable care with your hands while applying pressure to the handle eliminates any trouble, though. I’m sure we’ll see other manufacturers offer rail-free saws soon.

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