Customer Reviews

Bosch 4212 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Compound Miter Saw

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I'm partial to Bosch tools, so I really want to love this saw. However, there are a couple of issues with the design of this saw I just can't get past. The upper blade guard is too narrow (about 3/4" compared to 1" on my Dewalt CMS) which makes it very difficult to get a blade with a wide kerf on past the arbor nut. I'm using a 7/64" kerf Forrest Chopmaster, and it makes me cringe to drag its carbide teeth across the inside of the upper guard when I put it on or take it off. The alighment procedure for this saw is also a little tedious. You have to un-tighten and tighten a series of nuts and set screws to dial the zero bevel in, and it seems like the saw blade comes just slightly out of square as you tighten the last one, which means you have to repeat the whole process. I also haven't been able to get either 45 degree bevel set reliably. Both of these settings come around a degree out of alignment after moderate use, which is enough to open up a noticeable gap in an outside miter. I've only had the saw a couple of weeks, though, so I'm still getting used to the alignment procedure.

Other than those two issues, the saw is very well made. It comes with two material/crown stops and a hold-down clamp, which most manufactures sell separately. The upfront bevel controls, miter detent override, and 33.9 degree detent pin are also great features.

This saw is fantastic ! It has plenty of power & is extreemely accurate. The 12" blade will allow cutting of fairly wide pieces & cuttting trim is a snap ! The only thing bad about this saw is its weight. I believe that if it were lighter though, it wouldn't perform as well. I often use it on the tailgate of my truck - & It DOESN'T MOVE !Bosch quality at an affordable price........What More Could You Want ? Lazer mabe ? That's a different saw but Bosch has that too !

Amazon service was on time. The saw was within one half of a degree perfect on alignment right out of the box. I like the rotating handle, the safety switch, and the overall quality of the unit. I do not like how the bevel is controlled by a knob on the front of the saw. Without care, the saw can flop over while trying to adjust it. While not a huge problem, one wonders why it is set up that way. The saw is heavy, so not the best for mvoing around a lot. That said, it is the best for accuracy, for intuitive use, and worth the money.

The product itself is great. The delivery time and customer service from Amazon were horrible. Listed as in stock, ship in 24 hrs and deliver in 3-5 days. DID NOT ship for 7 DAYS or 168 hours with an estimated delivery of 9-13 days. Finally arrived 13 days after ordering.