--- product_id: 7031991 title: "GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw" brand: "bosch" price: "VT571778" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7031991-gcm12sd-12-in-dual-bevel-glide-sliding-compound-miter-saw store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Dual-bevel with 52° L / 60° R miter range 15 Amp motor, 4000 RPM power Bosch-exclusive Axial-Glide system GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw **Brand:** bosch **Price:** VT571778 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Glide into precision — the miter saw that means business! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw by bosch - **How much does it cost?** VT571778 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7031991-gcm12sd-12-in-dual-bevel-glide-sliding-compound-miter-saw) ## Best For - bosch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bosch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Powerhouse:** 15 Amp motor paired with a 12-inch carbide blade cuts through hardwoods and trim with ease—perfect for pros who demand speed and accuracy. - • **Effortless Angle Mastery:** Upfront bevel and miter controls with marked detents at common angles make precision adjustments fast and foolproof. - • **Clean & Comfortable Workflow:** Soft-grip ambidextrous handle plus a 90% dust collection system with vacuum adapter keeps your workspace tidy and your hands happy. - • **Built for Big Cuts & Small Spaces:** Integrated expanding base extensions support materials up to 40 inches, while the compact design saves up to 12 inches of workspace. - • **Precision Glide, Zero Lateral Play:** Bosch’s patented Axial-Glide system delivers ultra-smooth, space-saving cuts with unmatched stability—cut wider boards without wobble. ## Overview The Bosch GCM12SD is a professional-grade 12-inch dual-bevel glide miter saw featuring a patented Axial-Glide system for smooth, precise cuts in a compact footprint. Powered by a 15 Amp motor running at 4000 RPM, it offers wide cutting capacity with integrated base extensions and easy-to-read bevel and miter scales with detents at common angles. Designed for comfort and cleanliness, it includes a soft-grip ambidextrous handle and a highly efficient dust collection system. Ideal for millennial pros seeking reliable, space-saving, and accurate woodworking performance. ## Description desertcart.com The 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw features the smooth cutting motion, accurate performance, and space-saving design of Bosch's patented Axial-Glide System. Pre-aligned Squarelock fences help the saw maintain precision throughout its life, and a soft-grip ambidextrous handle and combination dust chute and vacuum adaptor provide user comfort. The saw also offers a large cutting capacity, easy-to-read bevel and miter scales with detents at common angles, and easy-access up-front controls.Compact Axial-Glide System Creates Smooth, Controlled CutsBosch's patented Axial-Glide System is designed to create smooth cuts and ensure you have complete control over the saw's cutting action. Axial-Glide doesn't use a traditional rail setup, so this saw takes up to 12 inches less workspace than many competitors.Blade Compatibility and Powerful Motor for Versatile PerformanceIn addition, this Bosch miter saw's 15 amp motor delivers no-load speeds of 3,800 rpm for quick, accurate cuts in many materials. For further convenience and versatility, the saw is compatible with a variety of 12-inch blades, and it has a clear lower guard to provide unobstructed cut-line visibility.Flexible Setup with Large CapacityWith a 14-inch horizontal capacity, a 6-1/2-inch vertical capacity for material against the fence or base, and a 6-1/2-inch crown capacity against the fence at 45 degrees, this miter saw is useful for a variety of cuts.Additionally, the saw features two sliding integrated base extensions that provide adjustable support for materials measuring up to 40 inches long.Quick-Release Squarelock Fences Provide Accurate, Easy AlignmentHigh-precision, trademarked Squarelock fences come aligned at 90-degree angles to the saw's table and require no adjustments. These quick-release fences utilize a one-touch lock/unlock feature that allows you to easily slide each fence into position for accurate material alignment.Adjustable Miter Detents and Easy-Access Detent OverrideAn etched stainless steel miter scale with large, easy-to-read markings lets you accurately set cuts measuring up to 52 degrees to the left and up to 60 degrees to the right. Common angles are easy to set with miter detents at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees on the right and left, and 60 degrees on the right.A push-button miter detent override helps ensure fine miter angle adjustment for precise cuts. This thumb-actuated control is located at the front of the saw for easy access.Up-Front Bevel Controls, Marked Detents, and Roof Pitch AnglesThe saw's all-metal bevel lock lever and range selector are located up front to make bevel adjustments easy.The bevel capacity allows you to cut at angles ranging from 0 to 47 degrees to the left and the right, while marked detents and roof pitch angles make the most common angles easy to set. The saw features bevel detents at 0, 33.9, and 45 degrees for both left- and right-facing cuts, and it includes a high visibility dual-bevel scale.Ergonomic Grip and Dust Capture for User ComfortWeighing only 65 pounds, this compact miter saw is easy to maneuver. It features a large, ergonomic handle with a soft grip for user comfort, and it offers an ambidextrous trigger setup for both right- and left-handed users.To further ensure user comfort, this Bosch saw's combination dust chute and vacuum adaptor provides dust capture for a cleaner work environment and improved visibility.Like all Bosch power tools, the 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw is backed by a one-year limited warranty.What's in the BoxMiter saw, 12-inch 60T blade, tool-free material clamp, blade wrench, 90-degree combination dust chute elbow and vacuum adaptor, and dust bag. Product Description The 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw features BOSCH's patented Axial-Glide System to create smooth cuts with complete control. Pre-aligned Squarelock fences support accurate material alignment. This saw supports a cleaner work environment and improved visibility with its high dust-collection efficiency. The miter saw can be used by woodworkers, contractors, DIYers and finish carpenters. Suitable for your home workshop, garage, jobsite, or construction site. The Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw has a 15 amp motor with 3,800 rpm for quick, accurate cuts in many materials. It is compatible with a variety of 12-inch blades, including the 12-inch 60T blade. It offers a 14-inch horizontal capacity, 6-1/2-inch vertical capacity, and 6-1/2-inch crown capacity, plus adjustable support for materials measuring up to 40 inches long. An all-metal bevel lock lever, one-touch lock/unlock feature, high visibility dual-bevel scale, and marked detents help you accurately set cuts and make bevel adjustments easy to cut at angles. Weighing only 65 pounds, it includes a tool-free material clamp, blade wrench, 90-degree combination dust chute elbow and vacuum adaptor, and dust bag. Like all BOSCH power tools, the 12-Inch chop saw is backed by a one-year limited warranty. Review: If you need this type of machine, buy this one. - We have had the saw for about three weeks. It arrived via delivery without any damage. Before purchasing this machine I researched Milwaukee, Hitachi, Freud, Dewalt, Makita, Festool & Jet saws. Here in Columbus we have a Woodwerks store that features Festool and I was given a hands on demonstration. At $1,400 it seems to be a great machine. But, the Bosch is also a great machine and the there is a substantial price difference. My Son and I have a cabinet shop and needed something to replace my 35+ year old Makita Model 2401 10" miter saw. For some time we have been cutting off hardwood boards that were beyond the ability of the small saw to accomplish safely. For over a year I was considering this machine. But at $750 I wanted to be sure it was durable, accurate with repeatability and user friendly. Two months ago Woodwerks raised the price to $799. I had decided that it would be a good idea to purchase it before the price went up again. Then I found desertcart had the saw for $599 including delivery. I have purchased several machines from them: 15" Jet Planer, 14" Jet Lathe, 18" Jet Bandsaw, Bosch Barrel jigsaw and others. All have arrived as promised without damage. So I have a high confidence factor with desertcart purchases. It was easy to spend this money on this saw. Others have criticized the weight, the noise, the inaccuracy, etc. I would like to comment on each of these points: WEIGHT: The Makita 2401 weighs in excess of 50#. It was one of the first Japanese Miterboxes to come to America. It has been virtually indestructable. The Bosch 12" Saw weighs less. But because it is larger, there is a physical handling aspect that you should respect if you move it from site to site. It is certainly not as light as my Son's DeWalt 12" box. Don't let negative reviews scare you. ACCURACY: I have never purchased any piece of equipment that didn't require final adjustments. The factory settings are usually quite good out of the box. However, if you have to turn out superior work, each tool will require setup. Taking the time to go through the process provides you with knowledge of how to make the adjustments. It also allows you to understand when something is not right. Plan on spending 2 hours to make the needed adjustments to: 1. the miter detent plate and 2. the vertical scale. The manual is well written and relatively easy to understand. I used a 4"x4" cherry piece to check/adjust the horizontal and vertical cuts. I found that by adjusting the vertical indicator arrow to the left side it is easier to achieve a more accurate and repeatable angle adjustment since the vertical angle is not detented. NOISE: The belt driven saws, like the Hitachi, are quieter since there is no gear clash. The Bosch is extremely quiet in comparison to the Makita 2401. I wear hearing protection when using machinery but this saw is much more ear-friendly than other saws I have used. CUTTING HEIGHT ON MOTOR SIDE: One review complained that the saw was limited to 4.5" in height on the motor side. Anyone who has ever used the old Rockwell Sawbuck will remember the 7.5" blade. Yet we were able to make wide cuts in trim materials simply by taking advantage of the long range of motion when the workpiece is laid horizontally on the cutting table. The purpose of any SCM saw is to allow these cuts to be made by taking the time to understand the way to set angles in the flat plane. Cheat sheets are available on the internet to show you how to utilize this powerful aspect of the tool. If you do not intend to use this function, then this saw is not for you and you would do well to buy a DeWalt 12" miter saw. KICK FROM NON-SOFT START MOTOR: try an older saw like the Makita. You will quickly understand that this is nit-picking in the extreme. SAFETY SWITCHES: The saw has two safety switches on the top of the handle. You can cut from either side and find a easily located safety switch for either hand. Like any tool, there is a learning period. I know a man with 2 and half fingers missing who decided to defeat the safety switch on his miterbox. Learn to use it. TABLE NOT FLAT: this table is flat. UNPUBLISHED MEASUREMENTS: I mounted this saw on the left side of my workbench. I had to wait until I had the saw in my shop to get the measurements needed to set the height to match the workbench. There is no way I would ever take a written measurement as something to set a critical height. From unpacking to setting the saw's mounting surface (bench) and setting the saw in place took less than an hour. The reviewer used this factor as a reason to "knock down" the rating. This is unreasonable and shows that the review is flawed and unreliable at best. DUST COLLECTION: There are few dust collection systems on any of the machines in my shop that would satisfy some of the ardent critics of this saw. Even the Festool at more than twice the price can't do that. LASER - DIM: If you are novice, then the laser is important to you. If you are a craftsman, you rely on your eyes. I have not found a laser that can be as sharp as my old eyes. Conclusion: this saw is the best of the type under $1,400. Woodwerks' repair department is full of DeWalt and Hitachi SCMs. The repair tech said that the Hitachi was the quietest and easiest to repair. The filled shelves speak volumes to me. Looking at the display models utilizing the two round tracks to support the sliding mechanism, I found side to side movement that was not present in the Bosch. I learned a lot about reading the various reviews, especially the writers who complained about things that are not really part of the machine. 90% favorable reviews to 10% disgruntled only proves you can't make everyone happy. If you need this type of machine, buy this one. Review: Great Saw After 18 Months - Incredible Saw. I have had it for more than a year and a half and have used to it finish my very large basement. I've also used it to perform more complicated miters in a few craft projects. I purchased it to replace a 10 year old compound miter saw (10"), and also hopefully to replace my even older radial arm saw (RAS). The saw is dead accurate. It was so out of the box, and remains so now. There is no flex. I use mine on a rolling cart I built many years ago. I can't really imagine lugging this saw around. If you need a transportable setup, I would look to one of the folding carts with wheels so you can push it around. I did not use the included blade but ordered a Bosch finish blade at the same time. It would be nice if saw makers would just leave the blades off the saws so you don't have the added expense. The included blade is likely fine for carpentry. I made a fee test cuts with it for joinery and thought the splintering results weren't great. The controls on the saw are the best I have used. I read one review that complained about the safety button. My experience is exactly the opposite. There are ambidextrous safety buttons and it is a natural fit for my thumb with either hand. The saw does not start hard in my opinion, and it produces less noise than my old mitre saw. While the motor is noisier than my RAS, the blade is quieter than the amana on my RAS, so overall it's just a bit noisier. Dust collection is really good with just the bag. (Unzip the bag to see the difference it makes). I added a Bosch laser indicator that is fairly accurate, especially for carpentry. For woodworking I tend to use the blade rather than the laser. I tried a laser indicator from a different manufacturer but could not get the blade to tighten down correctly. Cross cutting is very pleasant. Not quite as wide as my RAS but plenty for 99% or more of the crosscuts I make. (Close to 100%. I can only think of one crosscut in the last 18 months that was doable on the RAS but not this saw. ) Packaging was incredible. The outside of the box had clearly seen some abuse but the saw was in perfect condition when shipped in January 2013. Hopefully any packaging problems are a thing of the past. The only negative I can say about the saw so far is that the zipper on the dust bag broke. The saw is truly a pleasure to use, and by that I mean that you can focus on the work and not the tool. It is easily better than my old mitre saw. Compared to the RAS, it excels in every way except of course for dados. It is a great compliment to my table saw and I find myself doing accurate cuts on this saw for the convenience compared to the table saw. I don't think you'd be disappointed with this saw. It is perhaps the best engineered and manufactured power tool I own. ## Features - CHOP SAW WITH BEVEL DETENTS: 0, 33.9, 45 LEFT/RIGHT FOR ACCURATE CUTS - THESE HIGH POWER MITER SAWS FEATURE PRE-ALIGNED SQUARELOCK FENCES THAT HELP MAINTAIN PRECISION THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES - THIS BOSCH MITER SAW FEATURES A SOFT-GRIP AMBIDEXTROUS HANDLE ALONG WITH A COMBINATION DUST CHUTE AND VACUUM ADAPTER THAT ADDS TO USER COMFORT - THE BOSCH GCM12SD IS A 12 IN. DUAL-BEVEL GLIDE SLIDING MITER SAW WITH SMOOTH CUTTING MOTION, ACCURATE PERFORMANCE, AND A SPACE-SAVING DESIGN OF THE BOSCH-EXCLUSIVE AXIAL-GLIDE SYSTEM - LARGE EASY-TO-READ UNIFORM BEVEL AND STAINLESS STEEL MITER SCALES: WOODWORKING SAW WITH 52 LEFT/60 RIGHT MITER CAPACITY; 47 LEFT/47 RIGHT BEVEL CAPACITY, MARKED DETENTS, AND ROOF PITCH ANGLES - A 12 INCH MITER SAW WITH ADJUSTABLE MITER DETENTS: DETENTS AT 0, 15, 31.6, 22.5, 45, 60 RIGHT, SUPER-ACCURATE AND DURABLE DESIGN - THE BOSCH SAW ALSO OFFERS A LARGE CUTTING CAPACITY, EASY-TO-READ BEVEL AND MITER SCALES WITH DETENTS AT COMMON ANGLES, AND EASY-ACCESS UPFRONT CONTROLS - ULTIMATE DUST CONTROL: This Bosch power tool achieves category-best performance, collecting 90% of dust from 2x material with a vacuum to maintain a cleaner job site. - UNMATCHED MATERIAL SUPPORT: Integrated expanding base extensions deliver 60% more left-to-right support than the leading competitor, providing superior stability for large workpieces. - PUSH-BUTTON MITER DETENT OVERRIDE ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004323NNC | | Best Sellers Rank | #269,497 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #50 in Power Miter Saws | | Blade Length | 12 Inches | | Blade Material | Carbide | | Blade Shape | Round | | Brand | Bosch | | Brand Name | Bosch | | Color | Black | | Current Rating | 15 Amps | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,035 Reviews | | Cutting Angle | 90 Degrees | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000346393941 | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Included Components | -- Other -- | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 32.38"L x 26.5"W x 27"H | | Item Type Name | Miter Saws | | Item Weight | 65 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Bosch | | Manufacturer Part Number | GCM12SD | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited 1 Year | | Model Number | GCM12SD | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Teeth | 60 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Brushless | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Special Feature | Brushless | | Speed | 4000 RPM | | Surface Recommendation | Wood | | UPC | 000346393941 000346635065 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | | Warranty Type | limited warranty | | Wattage | 1800 watts | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** Carbide - **Brand:** Bosch - **Color:** Black - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Surface Recommendation:** Wood ## Images ![GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mBd2jE2bL.jpg) ![GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+a+FelbxL.jpg) ![GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516UYZYW1wL.jpg) ![GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jTljSVePL.jpg) ![GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w-gW-T-KL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why buy this miter saw versus the Bosch 5312?** A: having more than 40 years as a fine custom wood crafter, I require the exactness in all the fabrication of parts, splitting knife lines, while once in a rare need for "flaring the blade is necessary, typically thats in a high end house trimming, in the shop, rarely if ever, ..but after 21 years of use of Makita 12" slide, this Bosch"glide miter blows it outta the water! i only have one tiny critic item, that Bosch didn't make the motor and brake system HD enough to use 1/8" blades, well, you can, but I'd like to get another 20+ years from this saw also, so won't over work by using thicker blades! so 4.9 stars! **Q: Where is this saw made? Asia/US/EU?** A: Best miter saw you can buy. Doesn't matter where it was made **Q: dose this saw have a depth stop on it so you can create a dado** A: Yes, it has a depth stop. The saw cuts very nice and it glides effortlessly, u must adjust the drag on it. When cutting dadoes, it does not hang up like rail type saws when the fine dust finds its way into the rail bearings like the Dewalt I used to use. It was an expensive investment in a saw, but i really like it so much more then any of my previous sliding compound saws. **Q: is ther laser on this saw.** A: The UK version (Bosch GCM 12 GDL Professional) ships with an included non battery powered laser that produces two lines that bracket the saw kerf. Not sure why Bosch made the laser layout tool an extra for USA version. There are other differences between these models and the UK 240V version has more options as stardard equipment. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you need this type of machine, buy this one. *by G***H on December 18, 2014* We have had the saw for about three weeks. It arrived via delivery without any damage. Before purchasing this machine I researched Milwaukee, Hitachi, Freud, Dewalt, Makita, Festool & Jet saws. Here in Columbus we have a Woodwerks store that features Festool and I was given a hands on demonstration. At $1,400 it seems to be a great machine. But, the Bosch is also a great machine and the there is a substantial price difference. My Son and I have a cabinet shop and needed something to replace my 35+ year old Makita Model 2401 10" miter saw. For some time we have been cutting off hardwood boards that were beyond the ability of the small saw to accomplish safely. For over a year I was considering this machine. But at $750 I wanted to be sure it was durable, accurate with repeatability and user friendly. Two months ago Woodwerks raised the price to $799. I had decided that it would be a good idea to purchase it before the price went up again. Then I found Amazon had the saw for $599 including delivery. I have purchased several machines from them: 15" Jet Planer, 14" Jet Lathe, 18" Jet Bandsaw, Bosch Barrel jigsaw and others. All have arrived as promised without damage. So I have a high confidence factor with Amazon purchases. It was easy to spend this money on this saw. Others have criticized the weight, the noise, the inaccuracy, etc. I would like to comment on each of these points: WEIGHT: The Makita 2401 weighs in excess of 50#. It was one of the first Japanese Miterboxes to come to America. It has been virtually indestructable. The Bosch 12" Saw weighs less. But because it is larger, there is a physical handling aspect that you should respect if you move it from site to site. It is certainly not as light as my Son's DeWalt 12" box. Don't let negative reviews scare you. ACCURACY: I have never purchased any piece of equipment that didn't require final adjustments. The factory settings are usually quite good out of the box. However, if you have to turn out superior work, each tool will require setup. Taking the time to go through the process provides you with knowledge of how to make the adjustments. It also allows you to understand when something is not right. Plan on spending 2 hours to make the needed adjustments to: 1. the miter detent plate and 2. the vertical scale. The manual is well written and relatively easy to understand. I used a 4"x4" cherry piece to check/adjust the horizontal and vertical cuts. I found that by adjusting the vertical indicator arrow to the left side it is easier to achieve a more accurate and repeatable angle adjustment since the vertical angle is not detented. NOISE: The belt driven saws, like the Hitachi, are quieter since there is no gear clash. The Bosch is extremely quiet in comparison to the Makita 2401. I wear hearing protection when using machinery but this saw is much more ear-friendly than other saws I have used. CUTTING HEIGHT ON MOTOR SIDE: One review complained that the saw was limited to 4.5" in height on the motor side. Anyone who has ever used the old Rockwell Sawbuck will remember the 7.5" blade. Yet we were able to make wide cuts in trim materials simply by taking advantage of the long range of motion when the workpiece is laid horizontally on the cutting table. The purpose of any SCM saw is to allow these cuts to be made by taking the time to understand the way to set angles in the flat plane. Cheat sheets are available on the internet to show you how to utilize this powerful aspect of the tool. If you do not intend to use this function, then this saw is not for you and you would do well to buy a DeWalt 12" miter saw. KICK FROM NON-SOFT START MOTOR: try an older saw like the Makita. You will quickly understand that this is nit-picking in the extreme. SAFETY SWITCHES: The saw has two safety switches on the top of the handle. You can cut from either side and find a easily located safety switch for either hand. Like any tool, there is a learning period. I know a man with 2 and half fingers missing who decided to defeat the safety switch on his miterbox. Learn to use it. TABLE NOT FLAT: this table is flat. UNPUBLISHED MEASUREMENTS: I mounted this saw on the left side of my workbench. I had to wait until I had the saw in my shop to get the measurements needed to set the height to match the workbench. There is no way I would ever take a written measurement as something to set a critical height. From unpacking to setting the saw's mounting surface (bench) and setting the saw in place took less than an hour. The reviewer used this factor as a reason to "knock down" the rating. This is unreasonable and shows that the review is flawed and unreliable at best. DUST COLLECTION: There are few dust collection systems on any of the machines in my shop that would satisfy some of the ardent critics of this saw. Even the Festool at more than twice the price can't do that. LASER - DIM: If you are novice, then the laser is important to you. If you are a craftsman, you rely on your eyes. I have not found a laser that can be as sharp as my old eyes. Conclusion: this saw is the best of the type under $1,400. Woodwerks' repair department is full of DeWalt and Hitachi SCMs. The repair tech said that the Hitachi was the quietest and easiest to repair. The filled shelves speak volumes to me. Looking at the display models utilizing the two round tracks to support the sliding mechanism, I found side to side movement that was not present in the Bosch. I learned a lot about reading the various reviews, especially the writers who complained about things that are not really part of the machine. 90% favorable reviews to 10% disgruntled only proves you can't make everyone happy. If you need this type of machine, buy this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Saw After 18 Months *by T***C on October 9, 2014* Incredible Saw. I have had it for more than a year and a half and have used to it finish my very large basement. I've also used it to perform more complicated miters in a few craft projects. I purchased it to replace a 10 year old compound miter saw (10"), and also hopefully to replace my even older radial arm saw (RAS). The saw is dead accurate. It was so out of the box, and remains so now. There is no flex. I use mine on a rolling cart I built many years ago. I can't really imagine lugging this saw around. If you need a transportable setup, I would look to one of the folding carts with wheels so you can push it around. I did not use the included blade but ordered a Bosch finish blade at the same time. It would be nice if saw makers would just leave the blades off the saws so you don't have the added expense. The included blade is likely fine for carpentry. I made a fee test cuts with it for joinery and thought the splintering results weren't great. The controls on the saw are the best I have used. I read one review that complained about the safety button. My experience is exactly the opposite. There are ambidextrous safety buttons and it is a natural fit for my thumb with either hand. The saw does not start hard in my opinion, and it produces less noise than my old mitre saw. While the motor is noisier than my RAS, the blade is quieter than the amana on my RAS, so overall it's just a bit noisier. Dust collection is really good with just the bag. (Unzip the bag to see the difference it makes). I added a Bosch laser indicator that is fairly accurate, especially for carpentry. For woodworking I tend to use the blade rather than the laser. I tried a laser indicator from a different manufacturer but could not get the blade to tighten down correctly. Cross cutting is very pleasant. Not quite as wide as my RAS but plenty for 99% or more of the crosscuts I make. (Close to 100%. I can only think of one crosscut in the last 18 months that was doable on the RAS but not this saw. ) Packaging was incredible. The outside of the box had clearly seen some abuse but the saw was in perfect condition when shipped in January 2013. Hopefully any packaging problems are a thing of the past. The only negative I can say about the saw so far is that the zipper on the dust bag broke. The saw is truly a pleasure to use, and by that I mean that you can focus on the work and not the tool. It is easily better than my old mitre saw. Compared to the RAS, it excels in every way except of course for dados. It is a great compliment to my table saw and I find myself doing accurate cuts on this saw for the convenience compared to the table saw. I don't think you'd be disappointed with this saw. It is perhaps the best engineered and manufactured power tool I own. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wise choice *by R***. on November 5, 2018* I was very hesitant to order the Bosch chop saw. I presently have the Dewalt 12" sliding saw. I have been using it on the job for over 8 years and its as good as the day I took it out of the box. I needed a chop saw for the shop and this Bosch with the linkage instead of the slides, really is a space saver. When I read all the reviews, there were so many that complained this was out, and that was out and no way to adjust. Many said its junk, it forget this saw.? That really made me nervous, but I went ahead and purchased it anyway because of the space saving feature. I got this saw about a week ago and I have to say its great. Obviously those people that wrote those bad reviews did not know much about machinery. Even if it is perfectly set up out of the box, you should take the time to go over each item and double check. This way you know its right on, and you can check for any loose bolts, and you learn and get acquainted with the saw. Yes, it was suppose to be all factory set out of the box, and it wasn't, but there are setting for everything and the manual is very well written and easy to understand. I spent about an hour going through each item and adjust every possible setting and stop. Extremely easy to set up, most all adjustments use the same size Allen wrench (that comes with the saw and stays on board the saw in its secure spot) Its very smooth with no play in the linkage. Bottom line, I was very impressed with the saw and would highly recommend it, especially for the shop setting. For the job site, I'll continue to use the Dewalt as the Bosch really is pretty heavy. 89 lbs. I think it was. You would need the rolling stand to take it on job sites, but for the shop, I welcome the extra weight as it cuts down on any vibrations. And if you will be doing finish work with this saw, you will need a good finish blade. The blade that comes with it is a good blade if you doing framing. And I cant say much about the dust collection and the bag it comes with, as I hooked mine up to the dust collector system right away ## Frequently Bought Together - BOSCH GCM12SD 15 Amp 12 Inch Corded Dual-Bevel Sliding Glide Miter Saw with 60 Tooth Saw Blade - BOSCH T4B Portable Gravity-Rise Miter Saw Stand with Wheels, 18' Material Capacity - Bosch MS1234 Miter Saw Length Stop --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7031991-gcm12sd-12-in-dual-bevel-glide-sliding-compound-miter-saw](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7031991-gcm12sd-12-in-dual-bevel-glide-sliding-compound-miter-saw) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*