We have 5 sliding compound miters in my kitchen and bath remodeling business and added a 6955 about 5 months ago. Luckily I don ‘ t have to go in the field everyday, but I keep tabs on which saws leave the shop first and most often for jobs. The first month we owned it, the 6955 was used constantly and was the first out the door. But as time went on and the newness wore off, the Milwaukee tended to be the 4th or 5th out the door with the workers migrating back to the 2 Ridgid 1290LZA ‘ s, a Dewalt DW718 and a Bosch 5412 before sulking about having to take the 6955. I personally feel that the Milwaukee is a very capable saw that is for more suited for rough framing than fine finish work. I just find there is alot of undefinable ” flex ” in the 6955 that leaves my cuts less than completely accurate sometimes, and I have heard a few of my guys echo that opinion. It is a ” feel ” thing that I just can ‘ t explain. The other thing is the lack of an integrated work clamp which is very handy for crown molding work and other tasks. I like the built – in worklights and think it is the best saw in this class for dust collection, although that isn ‘ t saying much since all of them are essentially poor at this task, unless you have a vacuum collection system attached. My favorite? Personally, I like the Bosch and the Ridgid about equally.
Reviews of Milwaukee 6955-20 12-Inch Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust

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