Pros:
1. Came dead-accurate out of the box. Positive stops all work well, and everything was square 90 degrees (or whatever angle or bevel you desire) wherever I set it. You may need to adjust the gauge needles though (I did); 30 seconds and a Phillips screwdriver, no problem.
2. Despite being lightweight, it doesn't feel cheap. Plenty of well-machined metal where it counts, and most of the plastic feels rigid, thick, and of notable quality. I want to stress this; I'm replacing a Craftsman miter saw with this and the difference in the quality of plastic jumped out at me. Not thin or flexible or creaky in the least.
3. Setup an assembly was fairly easy.
Cons:
1. By far the biggest con is the blade guard. While everything else feels quality on this machine, the blade guard feels cheap and floppy. It's attached with just a single screw on one side, and there is significant play. If you were to bump it somehow while the blade is spinning, there can absolutely be contact with the blade. Shouldn't be an issue if you use it as intended but be aware of this.
2. The instructions and pictures were a little lacking. If I weren't familiar with miter saws already, I might have gotten confused at several points by the mediocre instructions.
3. I bought a nice 80-tooth blade and it was a pain to change out. The arbor nut was WAY over-torqued from the factory. Had to bang on the included allen key with a hammer to get it to break loose. There's only just enough space for the blade so be careful not to bang up the teeth getting it in. Holding the arbor lock switch in while also holding up the flimsy blade guard while ALSO trying to bang the over-torqued bolt lose was a heck of an experience.
4. The dust collection chute behind the saw is laughably small. I won't take off for this because it was $100 and all miter saws are dust demons but it's even more ridiculously bad on this than most. You'll need to figure something out, or take it outside (fortunately it's the lightest-weight miter saw I've ever encountered).
Overall it's. A redesign of the blade guard would take this tool from very good to excellent. This miter saw strikes me as being a quality tool that will work out of the box with minimal setup and adjustments, and do 99% of what 99% of people need a miter saw for. The Craftsman saw I mentioned that I'm replacing with this was a sliding variety, but I never needed the capacity for all the years I've had it. This 10-inch non-sliding will cut through two 2x4s at once. If that's not enough for you, you're likely a high-level professional. For just about everyone else, this will do everything you ask of it for half the price of one of the fancier brands.
| Brand | Metabo HPT |
|---|---|
| Color | Green |
| Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Special Feature | Amazing Value |
| Included Components | Metabo HPT C10FCGS miter saw, 10" 24T TCT Saw Blade, Dust Bag, Vise Assembly, Hex. Bar Wrench (5mm), Holder |
| Product Dimensions | 23"L x 18.5"W x 21.5"H |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Weight | 25 Pounds |
| Speed | 5000 RPM |
| Blade Length | 10 Inches |
| Number of Teeth | 24 |
| Cutting Angle | 52 Degrees |
| Wattage | 1.95 watts |
| Blade Shape | Round |
| Manufacturer | Koki Holdings America, Ltd |
| Part Number | C10FCGSM |
| Item Weight | 25 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | C10FCGS |
| Style | C10FCGS Only |
| Pattern | Saw |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Amazing Value |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 5 Years |
