Milwaukee 6494-6 Magnum 10-Inch 15 Amp Compound Miter Saw

by Milwaukee

Product Description

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The Milwaukee Magnum 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw includes a 40-tooth carbide blade and features a powerful 15 Amp motor with electric brake for plenty of power. The saw offers a unique override mechanism which allows for fine tuned adjustments to the pre-set miter angle for precision cutting. Pre-set positive stops are set at 0-degrees, 15-degrees, 22.5-degrees, 30-degrees, and 45-degrees both left and right. Bevel angles from 50-degrees left to 3-degrees right with the included non-slip locking system can also be accommodated, as well as miter angles from 51-degrees left to 59-degrees right. The miter table rotates on roller bearings for smooth positive miter settings. Other unique features include an exclusive axis mechanism for high cutting accuracy, an exclusive flip fence for maximum material support for either compound or miter cutting, and a base extension for additional work support.

What's in the Box
Includes 10-inch Magnum Compound Miter Saw, 10-inch carbide tipped blade, and product manual.

Choosing a Miter Saw
Miter saws are versatile tools that have become a mainstay of workshops everywhere. These powerful saws make angled cuts by pulling a circular blade down onto a workpiece with a short, controlled plunge. It might appear that miter saws are infinitely complex and varied, but there are only three general types. The type you choose will depend on your woodworking needs.

Basic Miter Saws
Basic miter saws are the least versatile off the three major variations, but they’re a great starting point for novice do-it-yourselfers. These models typically adjust for miter cuts only, so consider upgrading if you need to do more than that.

Compound Miter Saw
Compound miter saws are easier to use than basic miter saws because you can place your stock flat for cutting, and they adjust simultaneously for miter and bevel cuts. A compound miter saw is great for jobs that feature stock that's not very tall or wide, such as door and window trim or picture frames.

Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Sliding compound miter saws are the most versatile of the available models. They have a motor and blade assembly that's mounted on a moveable arm to accommodate longer, wider workpieces. For smaller pieces, the saw performs like an ordinary fixed-head model. On some models, the blade can only pivot in one direction, but on a dual sliding compound miter saw, the blade can tilt to the right or left.

Important Features at a Glance
Though models will vary by manufacturer and design, these are a few of the more commonly found features that you might want to keep in mind.

• Electric brake: Reverses the flow of electricity when the saw's trigger is released. This is an important safety feature that slows the blade quickly in case of emergency.
• Blade guard: Most miter saws have self-retracting guards that withdraw when the saw is lowered for use, and reappear when it is raised.
• Laser guide: Gives a precise visual line where the cut will occur on your workpiece.
• Dust bag: Helps collect sawdust for a clearer, more tidy cutting area.
• Shaft lock: Immobilizes the shaft and blade for quicker, easier blade changes.
• Table extensions: Mount on either side of the saw to help balance longer workpieces.

Miter Saw Blades
Miter saw blades come in a variety of different sizes, grades, and materials, but there are three main types: steel, high-speed steel, and carbide-tipped blades.

• Steel: Inexpensive and good for cutting soft woods or plywoods. Sharpness diminishes quickly in tougher materials.
• High-Speed Steel: More rugged than steel blades, and great for cutting harder woods.
• Carbide-Tipped: More expensive than other blades but much more durable. Maintain sharpness over a longer period.

Product Description

This 10 inch Magnum® Compound Miter Saw offers a unique override mechanism which allows fine tuned adjustments to the pre-set miter angle for precision cutting. Pre-set positive stops are set at 0 degrees, 15 degrees, 22.5 degrees, 30 degrees and 45 degrees both left and right. Bevel angles from 50 degrees left to 3 degrees right with the non-slip locking system. Miter angles from 51 degrees left to 59 degrees right. Miter table rotates on roller bearings for smooth positive miter settings. An extra tall flip fence offers maximum material support throughout the cut whether miter or compound. The patented flip fence can be flipped, without the use of tools, to accommodate either miter cuts or compound cuts. The exclusive automatic retracting transparent lower guard maximizes blade visibility by sliding smoothly and quickly out of the line of sight during operation.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 48.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002246W
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6494-6
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,744 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Milwaukee's Best, October 2, 2000

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M.S. "M.S." (BLOOMINGTON, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 6494-6 Magnum 10-Inch 15 Amp Compound Miter Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ain't just talking beer.

This is an excellent saw. I do alot of light construction on the side (friends, relatives, small jobs) and I've been through three compound saws. Bought the cheaper Rigid 10" and it would never hold true. I returned this saw and bought a Bosch 10" and this saw die on the second day. Thinking it was a fluke I exchanged it, but the new one left wavy cuts with the fine blade. Needless to say it was returned with a little bit of yelling.

Well to make a long story short I got the Big Red 10" Milwaukee and it's fantastic. Always holds true, slices like "Hot Butter" and is very rugged. The only reason I gave it a 4 was that it is spendy for a 10" but if you do construction or just love having quality tools the "BEAST" is the one for you. This is a quality saw!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Saw, February 13, 2003

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G. Hansen (Erie, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6494-6 Magnum 10-Inch 15 Amp Compound Miter Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

First rate in every regard. High quality castings, minimal plastic, and smooth/powerful motor. I've owned the the cheap Taiwan junk and finally have a saw I enjoy using.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough friends last longer., June 2, 2005

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J. Hruby (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6494-6 Magnum 10-Inch 15 Amp Compound Miter Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Milwaukee Magnum is a serious, heavy-duty tool, that does what it should--makes very accurate cuts, one after the other, all day. I'm very demanding of my tools and I looked at a LOT of miter saws and the Magnum was the only saw that consistantly was top of the class for accurate cuts and durability.

And it delivers. I've used the Mag now for 6 months and this baby is going to be with me for a long, long time. Plenty of power and the cuts are dead on, every time. No deflection, no curved cuts. The flip fence feature is brilliant and I say this because I have a friend who almost lost a finger with another brand of saw that didn't have this feature.

The price, size, and weight probably mean this is not a saw for the occasional-project homeowner. The whole design of this saw is geared toward the professional. If you're just building one deck, this is more tool than you need.

I was also disappointed that the saw is made in Taiwan. It doesn't mean it's not a good tool, though. I also agree with a previous reviewer who mentioned the front adjustment knob sticks out too far and could be bent when moving the saw around.

It's getting harder to find serious tools these days. It's nice to find something that works AND is built to last.