GMC AMS814LS 10.5 Amp 8-1/4-Inch Compound Miter saw with Laser
Posted on | November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments
The GMC AMS814LS 8 1/4 inch Compound Miter Saw features the Redeye Laser Line Generator for improved operator cutting vision, faster set-up, increased accuracy and safer operation. Bevel cuts can be made from 0-to-45-degrees right for improved productivity, greater accuracy, and convenience. You’ll be ready to blow through most materials with the powerful 10.5 amp motor that provides the power to handle tough timbers and severe cutting tasks. The AMS814LS miter saw uses Redeye Laser Line Generator for improved cutting vision, faster set-up, increased accuracy, and safer operation. D-handle design with rubber grip improves ergonomics to deliver comfort. View larger. Miter cuts can be set from 0-to-45-degrees left and right. (more…)
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November 18th, 2009 @ 10:17 pm
I own many power tools, including a 12″ DeWalt miter saw, but I bought this for small jobs when I don’t want to haul out the big boy.
When the saw arrived my first impression was that it wasn’t all that great, very lightweight, a bit wobbly, not that sturdy. Then I took a look at the manual, it is very well written with clear color pictures illustrating everything you need to know. The manual also gives you step-by-step instructions on how to properly align (calibrate) the saw. After proper alignment and tightening of all bolts and knobs, the saw was much steadier. The more I played with it, the more I liked what I saw (no pun intended).
Bottom-line, you have to keep in mind this is only an 8 1/4 saw and it costs less than $50, it is designed for light use. Then I remembered this is why I bought the saw, for those small projects, or when I only have to make a few small cuts. This would be perfect for picture molding, small door and window trim, weather strip, etc. This is not the tool of choice for doing crown mold, custom cabinetry, stair rail or any other high-end fine detail job. Also, please note that the saw comes with a 24 tooth 8 1/4 carbide blade, a 40 tooth blade would be a better choice, but could cost as much as the saw!
If you have ever bought a plastic miter box with accompanying cheap back saw, you would do yourself a favor to buy this saw, all in all, a very good purchase for less than $50.
Update- Since I purchased this saw, Amazon has added a Denali product line and over the holiday period of 2006 they were offering the Denali 10″ Compound miter saw for about same price as this saw, I don’t own the Denali, but from reading the reviews and what I can see from the pictures, I wish I would have waited and bought the Denali 10″ saw, just seems more rigid, reliable, for similar price. Search Amazon for Denali 10″, you will find it.
November 19th, 2009 @ 3:56 am
Wow,just go one of these as I couldnt go past the price – its cheaper than a 71/4″ circular saw!! So far found it really handy light to move, enough blade to do things aroung the house, the redeye laser is a real bonus keeps things more accurate then trying to line up with eyes. This is my second GMC tool and I am happy with the value for money I am getting its allowing me to buy more for my money.
November 19th, 2009 @ 8:02 am
This saw arrived early this afternoon and I just finished about 4 hours of use replacing porch trim. I am new at using a miter so take that into account. I have been looking for a 10″ slide miter but kept waiting to see if the Hitachi or Makita would come up on a super sale (below $300) and no such luck. I also was considering the GMC 10″ slide based on the price. I hesitated though as very little information/reviews on the net for them and I have never seen their products at a local store. But when the small GMC went on sale for $40.44 shipped to my door 2nd day (Amazon Prime) I could not resist. I figured I could get all but one or two pieces I needed for the porch cut with this saw.
The good:
Price for performance, off the scale.
The laser is right on.
The low weight and ability to move easy
The ok but:
Saw miter calibration is off, the 0 indent was more like 3. For what I needed to do today, it did not matter. I was just copying angles of wood that I was replacing, so for me with limited experience, I used the old wood as a template, drew a line, adjusted the miter to match and all came out perfect.
The bad:
The combination of Amazon packing and UPS torture drops had the internal GMC box partially open and contents a little shifted. Maybe this is why the miter angle adjustment is so far off.
Overall:
If you need something to do trim and plain cross cuts that a 8 !/4 will handle, this is your saw! Not something for making cabinets, but I would suspect this does as well if not better that the $150 to $200 second tier saws.