When building our Mardi Gras float, we needed something capable of making clean, even cuts.  A friend had suggested that I bring a circular saw, but freeform cutting - even with a gate - wouldnt’ get the job done as fast as a good ‘ole compound miter saw.

Enter the Craftsman 9-21214 10″ LaserTrac Compound Miter Saw.

Not only was I able to make precision cuts, but I was able to make them quickly and easily.  The LaserTrac system is really awesome, showing even the most novice of handimen where exactly the big, bad blade is going to make the cut.

I was working with a team from rank amateurs to somewhat experienced handipeople, and everyone commented on how easy the Craftsman 10″ LaserTrac Compound Miter Saw was to use.  The best part? Nobody lost an appendage!

Features at a glance:

• The Craftsman 10″ LaserTrac Compound Miter Saw features a powerful 2.5 HP, 15 amp motor, so it’s scalable from quick DIY projects all the way up to heavier-duty work.  Oh, and did I mention that it’s a beefy 4,800 RPM?
• The 10″ diameter carbide tripped blade is really, really sharp and makes extremely clean cuts.
• The dust collecting bag (attached) does a great job keeping the cutting area clean.
• The work table rotates and locks at the desired miter angle (and it has presets for common miter angles of 0 deg, 15 deg, 22.5 deg, 31.6 deg and 45 deg - both right and left)