Looks like another cool saw is hitting the market. I cant wait to see how it is in the stores.
Milwaukee is coming out with a brand new line of 12" miter saws.
They are looking to step up from their 10" line. The saws are set to go
on sale early in July, which is surprising considering how little
information there is about them. The 12" sliding compound miter saw
6955-20 will cost $700, and the non-slider 6950-20 will be $500.
Photo from Wood Magazine
There
are a few things that do make these saws unique. They have 2 built in
lights to illuminate your material, and they are the first contractor
saw to offer a digital miter degree readout.
Milwaukee
Miter Saws set the new standard for quick, repeatable accuracy. Miter
angle digital readout provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1°. Miter angle
fine adjust with detent override makes it simple to dial-in precise
miter angles. Dual integral jobsite lights increase productivity by
fully illuminating the cut line. - MilwaukeeToolNews
You can see one light just to the side of the blade, and I would assume
it would be the same for the other side. The digital miter readout can
also be seen, just in front of the miter control handle. One thing I do
not see in the above photo, is the rails that the sliding compound
miter saw slides on. This saws looks to be very promising, so if you
are in the market for a new 12" miter saw, you will definitely want to
wait a month, and check these out.
Related reading - Toologics
