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Bosch 4412 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw | List Price: $1,190.00
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Upfront bevel lock lever and range selector knob
- Multi-position main handle easily locks into any of four positions for optimum comfort and control
- Large 25-1/2-inch base with built-in sliding extensions, 40-inch total length
- 15-amp, 3 horsepower motor delivers 3800 rpm
- Also includes premium 60-tooth carbide-tipped blade, dust bag, tool-free clamp and wrench set
Blade wobble problem is gone [Posted on 2004-09-23]
This is bosch's specific response to those with blade wobble problems. I bought my saw 3 weeks ago and it does not have any blade wobble.
"Dear Tyson,
Thank you for writing!
The blade wobble problem which affected approximately 1% of all units manufactured was corrected July, 2003. Â Consequently any saws that you purchase today do not experience this problem.
Please write back if I can assist you further.
Michelle
Bosch Customer Service"
Great features, one major flaw. [Posted on 2005-01-05]
Unbelievable! The saw cuts beautifully and everything about it is well designed except for the fact that the detents that are cast into the base are not accurate relative to 0 degrees. When I calibrate 0 degrees accurately and swing the saw table clockwise to the 45 degree detent, it cuts 45.1 degrees. Not bad. When I swing the table CCW to 45 degrees, it cuts 45.4 degrees. There is absolutely no adjustment for the position of the detent! Okay for framing but not finish work. Makes fitting 8" crown a challenge. I know I can simply override the detents but feel strongly that the priciest of 12 sliders should have accurate detents.
FWIW, the 4412 is made in Taiwan. I will reserve judgement pending the resolution of this problem with Bosch.
Order Summary #002-4830315-1592062 [Posted on 2005-01-13]
I ordered the captioned which is made in Germany according to your Technical Data.
H'ever, 'Made in Taiwan' is printed on the box of the saw delivered to me today.
T'fore, you are kindly requested to give me RMA # and the credit and let me know return method by e-mail ASAP.
B/Regard
Sung Yoo
Too Much Blade Deflection! [Posted on 2005-12-05]
I was intrigued with this saw's up-front bevel controls feature, and decided to ignore many of the negative posts about this saw, and decide for myself. After setting up the saw and cutting some test pieces of crown molding, I quickly discovered that this saw has a MAJOR problem with blade deflection.
Blade deflection basically causes pieces of cut-off scraps to fly out from the rear and side of the saw, and these pieces travel QUICKLY. From what I saw, if you were ever hit with a flying piece, it could do some major damage. I tried adding an auxilary fence, but this did not help.
In addition, this saw also has other poor features worth noting: After wasting many hours trying to get the saw squarred, I still was unable to make straight cuts at a 0 bevel / 0 miter. This saw does not cut accurately, even worse cuts were experienced on compound miters.
This saw does have some great features, ie the up-front bevel control is a great idea, the mitering left / right base was very smooth, the variable position handle was VERY comfortable - *but* in my opinion, none of these features matter if you can not get straight, accurate cuts.
I own an interior trim company, I specialize in baseboards, window / door casings with decorative cross heads, built-up crown moldings & wainscot, and this saw just does not work for me - I offer my clients the best, and a saw that does not cut right does not fit the bill.
After asking around, I learned that a lot of professional carpenters love Makita tools. I am not trying to hype up Makita, but I recently purchased their dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw - LS1013L - it cuts beautifully right out of the box, I did not have to adjust anything.
The Makita cuts precisely, and this is what matters most. The left / right miter base is very smooth, and the handle is very comfortable as well.
The only thing that is taking me some time getting used to is that Makita has their left / right miter marker off to the right side of the saws base, not upfront like other comparable saws.
This is new to me, and it is taking a bit of time to adjust, but in the end this saw cuts precisely with no deflection. I highly recommend the Makita LS1013, if you want a saw with great, dead-on accuracy and smooth cutting, definately try this saw and decide for yourself.
A nice saw but expected more [Posted on 2006-04-22]
I have own a Makita 10" sliding miter saw but thought I would buy the Bosch because of several of its features I really liked. Reviews in the woodworking forums I had read were very favorable and the quality of the bosch jig saw I purchased earlier was impressive. I tested the saw when it arrived and was a little disappointed that it was not dead-on as my Makita was when it arrived 4 years ago. However with a little time spent adjusting the blade to vertical and the fence square to the blade I was able to cut absolutely perfect 90 degree cuts but the 45 degree stops were ever so slightly off. The Makita was always dead on perfect on for 90 and 45 degree according to my Incra 90 and 45 square. The saw seems to be well made and is considerably quiter than the Makita. I just wish the accuracy was there as it is hard to overide a stop by 1/10 degree and it also makes me suspicious of the other miter and bevel stops. Bosch comes up with great features but they shouldn't let their quality control slide.
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