| Part Number : | 6497-6 |
| Power Source: | corded-electric |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Sliding compound miter saw with powerful 15 amp motor and 4,800 maxiumum rpm
- Extra-tall flip fence will guide both short and tall stock;wWide miter angles and large cutting capacity
- Aluminum table
- Includes 10-inch, 80-tooth carbide-tipped blade; extension with stop gauge; vise; blade wrench; dust bag
- Limited warranty, 30-day no-risk trial
Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Use it and love it. Milwaukee's Magnum is magna-accurate, whether you're crosscutting, mitering, angling, or compound mitering. The miter table turns like a dream, thanks to ball-bearing construction. The sliding mechanism rides smooth as glass, too, on hardened steel tubes that let you extend for a full 12-inch crosscut. Of course, all the common angles are pre-set, but Milwaukee's unique override mechanism lets you fine-tune those presets for dead-on precision. But there are two things this saw has that we haven't seen elsewhere that makes it stand out. First, it has a cool transparent lower guard that retracts automatically, smoothly and quickly, out of your sight line when you're cutting. But our favorite feature is the extra-tall flip fence for fantastic support, whether you're cutting a plain miter or a compound. The patented fence can flip--without tools—for compounds or regular miters. It's a high-end saw that really, really lives up to its reputation and will please professionals and home hobbyists alike.-- Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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.
From the Manufacturer
With a 15 amp motor for plenty of power, the extra-tall, patented flip fence on this saw will guide both short and tall stock, for either miter or compound cutting. You'll get a large cutting capacity: crosscut up to 3-7/16 by 12-3/8 inches; cut 3-7/16 by 8-3/4 inches at 45-degree miter or cut 2-1/8 by 8-3/4 inches at 45-by-45-degree compound; and wide miter angles, up to 59 degrees right and 51 degrees left. Positive stops are located at 0, 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees while an override mechanism allows fine adjustment near preset miter angles. Other features include an electric brake, bevel lock to ensure accuracy, and a base extension to provide additional cutting support. Your miter saw purchase includes 10-inch, 80-tooth carbide-tipped blade, extension with stop gauge, vise, blade wrench, and dust bag.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good saw, but beware...,
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6497-6 Magnum 15 Amp 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)
Top quality saw. The fence system is great. The motor is excelent. It comes with a first quality blade. I won't ooze over the good stuff; there is plenty of that... I will get to the only real issues I have with the saw. First, the dust collection doesn't! Don't even bother putting the bag on, nothing comes out of the port. I have not botherd to hook it to the dust collection system and try it with suction. Not a big deal. Second, the saw was not square from the factory so I tweeked it in per the instructions and now it is square. BUT, there is too much free play in the slide system and support arm. It is easy to move a cut out of square by even slight pressure an any lateral direction on the handle. Not a big deal on most trim jobs, but if you are doing cabinets and need real precise cuts beware.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Saw to Buy,
By Robert S Uren (Iron Mountain, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Milwaukee 6497-6 Magnum 15 Amp 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)
I have owned my Milwaukee 6497-6 10" slide compound miter saw for 2 yrs. I purchased a house that is 80 yrs old and did a complete restoration. I read a remark from Glenn TX. I have been a Toolmaker for 23 yrs, I work in tolerances of +.0000 to -.0002! So I challenged your remark that the saw is not within max. material condition for lateral movement. I used a Starret dial indicator and the lateral movement on my saw is +/- .008 with mild pressure exerted. When heavy pressure was applied my saw gave me a T.I.R (total indicator reading) of .024 or .012 in either direction.. 1/64 of an inch equals .015625! You have probably not utilised the locking pin located in the back of the saw when transporting it, confused it for a piece of luggage. The binding knobs to lock the slide on the saw are made not to white knuckle but mearly a slight sinch. And you people that talk about Makita (house of the rising sun) They make a fair product, but good luck trying to hold a precise angle with their saw they have thrust bearing float. And for those of you that say the dust collection system don't work, that is why God invented Chain Saws, wet wood is not good to cut with one of these nor does it make a good building material!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool for the workshop.,
By Jeff (SE MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Milwaukee 6497-6 Magnum 15 Amp 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)
I just wanted to say that the Milwaukee 10" sliding compound miter saw is a tremendously great tool for the money. To all that say their saw is out of square, just loosen the screws holding both of the fences and use a square to align them with the cut in the kerf plate. Tighten the screws and make sure both fences are straight to each other.The motor sounds great, the saw blade that is included is a super high-quality blade that is extremely sharp. The cuts are clean and smooth. A nice thing about the kerf plate is that it comes without the slot in it. You cut the slot yourself with the sawblade which prohibits splintering on the bottom and helps make a clean cut. The flip fence is very cool. It is so quick to move out of the way to do a compound cut. The only thing that needs to be seriously redone by Milwaukee is the Dust Collection system. If you need a saw that collects all of its dust, then get a different saw. I could care less, though. It is not that bad. I 100% recommend this saw to anyone needing a sliding saw.
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