Porter-Cable 3807 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw

by Porter-Cable

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Powered by a burly 15 amp motor, Porter-Cable's new 10-inch sliding compound miter saw is winning the industry over. The saw's remarkably smooth slide action lets you glide easily--and precisely--through trim cuts, while the saw's big motor hungrily powers through larger work pieces. Also, thanks to the well-designed slide, this saw has the miter capacity to handle a two-by-twelve at 90 degrees and a four-by-four at 45 degrees. You can also miter up to 57 degrees right and 48 degrees left, which comes in handy if you're working on a custom deck that features some tight angles.

Porter-Cable definitely put some time into the details of this saw. The rails slide underneath the saw's table, instead of above, which ought to better protect them, especially when you're transporting the saw. The tool also has a big table that gives plenty of support space for workpieces, making it easier to hold them securely in place when cutting. There's an electric brake (all miter saws should have one), and the blade guard retracts smoothly. The D-handle design makes the saw comfortable to operate with either your right or left hand, which is convenient considering the wide range of cuts you're likely to make. The work clamp makes it easy to hold pieces in place, keeping your fingers away from the blade. We really like how the saw's base can mount on the edge of two-by-fours, creating a quick job site stand. Very clever.

A single onboard wrench makes all the adjustments, including blade changes. The fence on this Porter-Cable is easily adjusted--in case it gets knocked out of alignment. It's true, a guy could really rave about this saw for quite a while. The miter and bevel gauges are great, with embossed marks stamped into stainless steel, so it'll be just as easy to dial in the exact cut three years into the future as when you first take the tool out of the box (no chintzy stickers or attached plates here). The stainless-steel detents won't ever develop slop, either. Bevels are also easy to set. The three-wing screw lock is sturdy and holds tight, and there's good tension in the unlocked position--so the motor is easy to move (it doesn't just flop over) when you're setting bevels. --Jon Groebner

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Porter-Cable 3807 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 31 x 19 inches ; 50 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 61 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: B00004RC34
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 3807
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,680 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars top notch power tool, February 2, 2002

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This review is from: Porter-Cable 3807 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm a finish carpenter and bought this tool to replace my twelve year old 15" Hitachi miter box. It is a fine solidly built tool and was ready to go from the box. Both the bevel and miter gauges are well laid out. The bevel is a very industrial-looking metal plate with a well-protected indicator pin. The miter gauge degrees are offset from the handle, but not so dramatically as the Makita and easier to read than the Makita. All the adjusting levers and locks are easily reached and adjusted. The slide is solid and smooth; the chop is a bit stiff but can be adjusted. The fence is predrilled for auxillary fences, which I add often for repetitive cuts like face frames or porch balusters.
Carrying this saw is easy, too: set the bevel and miter to 45 and the saw seems to fold to a managble size--important for carrying up stairs or through finished spaces.
I have two complaints. Looking through the plastic blade guard to sight your cut is impossible; the plastic distorts the view. Try looking through the bottom of a soda bottle. It appears Porter Cable meant for a notch at the base of the guard to be a solution. It isn't. They need to replace this with a Dewalt-like guard.
After three days of steady use the dust bag was virtually empty but the floor was plenty dusty.
The RPMs are fairly slow so I dumped the standard 40 tooth blade in favor of a 60 tooth. There is a lot less chipping on sliding cuts.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PORTER CABLE 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw, May 4, 2001

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"flips32" (Gloversville, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 3807 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

nicname: Flip, I found this saw to be of exceptional quality.I had alot of good saws to choose from and it was a toss up between this and the Bosch.The Dewalt is a great saw also but the blades are much to expensive if you plan on doing alot of cutting.The blade that comes on the saw is fine for semi finish work but you'll want to invest in a better blade preferably 80teeth and above for fine finish work.The only thing I found wrong was that the extra blade that was sent is for a table saw not a sliding compound miter(different hook on the teeth of the blade). I think whom ever purchases this saw won't regret it.Happy saw dust. :) feel free to drop a line or two

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Saw on the Planet, October 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable 3807 10-Inch Sliding Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used a lot of saws and power tools in my day, and after looking at DeWalt, Sears, Bosche, and others, I found the Porter Cable 10" Slider to be the most amazingly accurate and comfortable to use Miter Saw. Don't bother buying any saw unless it slides. This Saw is not light. Degree markers are ON THE MONEY, right out of the box and easily readable. Just use a square to confirm the factory set-up. The rails slide like a hot knife thru butter, and the pull force is just perfect. Try a Freud 80 tooth "Red Blade" for Mill work and you can throw away your sandpaper. This saw ROCKS!!