There is a world of difference between traditional mitre saws or you are more common “entry-level” mitre saws and those that have been designed, developed, and engineered from the ground up for very serious applications and very serious professionals.
The new Bosch PCM 8 S would definitely fall into the latter category.
Honestly, there’s a world of difference between this particular sliding mitre saw and just about anything else you could decide to invest in. A world-class piece of equipment and a tool that you will definitely want to make sure you have access to (especially if your job depends regular and routine mitre saw or chop saw cuts), you just can’t go wrong with a bosch pcm 8 s 1200 watt compound sliding mitre saw.
Read the rest of this review to find out why!
First impressions
It’s easy to feel at least a little bit overwhelmed when you first get a look at the Bosch PCM 8S sliding mitre saw.
It’s not your granddaddy’s mitre saw, that’s for sure!
Oversized in just about every way possible (except for when it comes to the money that you will have to hand over to own it), this Bosch PCM 8 S review is going to illustrate for you why so many people continue to purchase this piece of equipment day in and day out when they know they’ll need to depend on their chop saw.
Features
If you’re looking for a sliding mitre saw that brings a lot (A LOT) of power to the table without feeling difficult to control that any point in time, this is the saw for you!
A powerful 1200 W motor is going to drive this 210 mm saw through just about anything and everything you can imagine, but its compound mitre ability is going to make sure that every single one of your cuts is picture-perfect – especially if you’re looking to do a bit of finish work with this tool.
On top of that, there is a “double clamp” set-piece that allows you to free up your hands when you need to control the saw. This is a built-in safety mechanism that you’ll appreciate the first time that you have to make a funky cut or long crosscut.
Obviously, this entire song is manufactured out of high-quality aluminum across the board. This helps to keep the weight down on this saw, which in turn makes it incredibly portable – even though it’s more than a bit on the larger side of things.
Pros
Benefits include:
- A superpowered but efficient drive system to tackle any kind of construction material you throw at it
- Integrated safety mechanisms like clamps, blade breaks, and others to keep you safe and protected
- Tight integration with dust collection and extraction systems to keep your lungs free and clear of debris
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
Cons
Look, there’s no getting around the fact that the Bosch PCM 8 s 1200 watt compound sliding mitre saw has at least a couple of flaws you want to be aware of, and we wouldn’t be doing you a service with this Bosch PCM 8 S review if we didn’t make you aware of them.
Though they aren’t deal-breakers by any stretch of the imagination, you can (and should) expect:
- To pay a bit more for this sliding miter saw than most other options out there (we’re talking about a £220.95 inc VAT price tag)
- An almost unwieldy footprint that you won’t want to carry around a job site
- A laser beam that really only shines in low light conditions
Final verdict
When all is said and done, if you need a high quality sliding miter saw – one that can tackle just about anything and everything you can get your hands on – the Bosch PCM 8 S is going to be your tool of choice! Thanks for reading our Bosch PCM 8 S Review.