15 Amp 10 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw with LED

The work peace hold down is terrible. They got rid of the set screw one and replaces it with some friction for one that is impossible to use with one hand. You CAN drill and tap a hole for a set screw making the problem go away, but I worry if something this dumb made it through quality control, the saw might disintegrate at any moment.

So I do some woodworking on the side. Main reason I purchased this was to help me crosscut cuttingboards/signs to avoid switching my ripping blade out on my dewalt table saw. Cut it does, but does not leave a clean finish. I decided to switch out the blade a Diablo 40 tooth crosscut blade. Still the same result. Kind of like the blade wobbles, on thicker stock where two passes are required, the bottom portion is like .01 inches difference. Too much play in the plastic blade cover. Does not leave clean lines I really regret not spending the extra cash :( SEE PICS

I have had good experiences with Ryobi products in the past. I used this saw to build a workbench and tree boxes, so I didn’t need the cuts to be perfect. But the fence wouldn’t square with the blade. If I take a 4”x4” block of wood and cut one side then rotate it 1/4 turn and cut the other side until I have cut all four sides, the last side has a major variance from being square. The fence has four bolts that can be loosened to adjust in efforts to square it up, but it was so far off that the fence wouldn’t move enough to square up with the blade. Also, when the blade is out to the far end of the sliders, it can be moved 1/4” from side to side, which could create sloppy cuts when extending the slider. I returned the saw and bought a different brand.

It saddens me to write this. I'm a Ryobi guy. My very first power tools (which I still own AND use) are the BLUE Ryobi One + 18 volt drill and circular saw kit that I impulse bought on Black Friday in in either 2005 or 2006. They are still running like champs and I love that every battery will work with them so that they're not obsolete. For Ryobi to do that shows quality, character, and customer loyalty. I also have their string trimmer/edger and blower that work amazingly well. I originally bought a Dewalt DWS779 online site unseen but based on the many reviews out there. Before I went to pick it up at the customer service desk 11/21/2020) I wanted to look and examine it and the other saws in person. I noticed the Dewalt was not in stock but the Ryobi was. It felt solid and looked amazing. Comparing stats the Ryobi is lighter and despite the blade size difference, I figured the Ryobi could cut what I needed cut. I decided I didn't "need" a 12 inch saw. The 10 would be fine. Also, the price was great! $179 vs the $349 that I had already paid. Figured with the money saved after I exchanged the DWS779 for the Ryobi I could pick up a miter stand or maybe some updated Ryobi tools. I decided to make the switch. I returned the Dewalt and bought the Ryobi. Getting it set up was easy because everything was already aligned from the factory. So far so good. But after doing test cuts I'm not happy that I bought this. It does not cut smooth for one thing. There is a lot of vibration. There's already a build up of saw dust on the sliding rails (to be expected) that makes sliding the saw feel gritty (not expected); it's not smooth at all. If it's like this now, with minimal use, it won't be worth a crud a couple months from now. It blows the saw dust all over. I realize that not all dust would be collected but there was way more dust outside, in and around the saw, than in the dust bag. It didn't feel like it had great cutting power, almost like it is underpowered. I was doing test cuts on a piece of red oak from a scrap stair tread. Overall I'm not happy at all with my purchase. I really wanted to love this saw based on my past Ryobi experience. I'm not sure if I can return it due to buyers remorse, along with the reasons started, and get the DWS779 or if I'll need to sell at a loss. If anyone from Ryobi is reading this you missed the mark on this one. I'm leery now of buying ANY Ryobi products based on the shoddy function of this product. It's boxed up waiting for me to make the half hour drive to the store to try and return it. Why did you have to disappoint me, Ryobi?

I just bought it two days ago. Satisfied with its performance so far. Good value for this price. Look the cut.

Been using it for three now and it works without any hiccup. The measuring tools and sliding cutter is very helpful. I haven’t used the angle cut yet but I am pretty sure will love it too. Overall this is the good purchase so far.

Wrote a long detailed review and it didn't go through.... Paid $139 on sale. Cuts good, decently square right out the box, feels decent. It's worth $150 IMO. Not $220. The work clamp is worthless. Nothing holds it down. Old version had a bolt with wing nut to hold it. This one had nothing... Threw it in a drawer... Extension bars are not adjustable. You can only tighten the screws down with them out. Old version was adjustable.. Also threw these in a drawer. There is no laser like the last version. It's a shadow light that is worthless unless cutting in the dark. Be aware this saw takes up a ton of room with the slider bars sticking out the back so far.

This was exactly what needed. For the longest time, I was using a circular saw to cut all my timber. This has saved me time and effort. In love with my new toy.

This is a great saw, I definitely recommend it. Pros: - Sturdy base which is not affected by vibrations from the cutting action. - Miter stops at the commonly used angles is a great features, the angles are precise. - The brake that stops the saw once it is turned off is a plus. - Cuts 2x4 and 4x4 with ease. - Didn't need any adjusting right off the box which is great. - Dust collection system is effective. Cons: - I have yet to use the LED light, I think that's a gimmick but I use it in my well illuminated garage.

Great saw versatile, easy to use for most jobs. Perform cutting angles when doing baseboards and trim. I set it up on a bench in my garage and it doesn’t get on the way .