SKIL 3820-02 Compound Miter Saw Review
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Sometimes, it is hard finding the right tool for the job. Some are too heavy; others are not powerful enough, while others just fall apart for no reason at all.
If you are looking for a good compound miter saw that will do none of these things, then look no further than the SKIL 3820-02 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw.
This unit can take care of all your sawing needs, in a manner that is not only accurate and clean, but easy as well.
Key Features
- Powered by a 15amp, 4500rpm motor
- Laser cutline guide system
- Table extensions
- Comes with a dust bag and integrated carrying handles
- Comes with a one year warranty
Overview
The SKIL 3820-02 120-Volt 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw is a simple, compound miter saw that is powered by a 15amp, 4500rpm motor. This gives the device enough horsepower to allow its 12-inch blade to slice through most ordinary materials with ease and precision.
One special feature about this model is its laser cutline guide system. This feature gives users a preview of where the saw’s blade will cut through. Users can then make the necessary adjustments in order to arrive at the exact cuts and angles they want.
This saw lets you work with longer and wider materials as well, thanks to its table extensions which come with both left and right extension rails. A dust bag is readily available as well, which helps catch and collect all debris that falls off from your materials.
The SKIL 3820-02 Miter Saw weighs a total of 51.6 pounds. To help users carry this unit, the saw comes with integrated carrying handles for easy travelling convenience. This unit comes with a one year warranty.
User Reviews and Opinions
The SKIL 3820-02 120-Volt 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Laser has gotten mostly positive reviews. One thing that users immediately liked about the device was its relatively low cost. The unit works well, and does as advertised in cutting through material quickly and accurately.
The SKIL 3820-02 has been reviewed by 48 customers on Amazon and has been given a impressive customer score of 3.8 stars out of 5.0.
“This is my second Compound saw and the shortcoming of the first were solved with this. First the size makes cutting large pieces of wood simple. The included extensions are very helpful when one is working with a long piece. The laser works great and the pressure grip to hold pieces in place is good (but could be better as its height gets in the way when one is making a 45 degree cut).”
Ray, Amazon Customer Review
“I had a 12 inch Dewalt compound miter stolen from me while I was involved with a job of replaceing a base board in a room in my church. I went inside for less then 2 minutes, and when returning to my truck, it was gone. I saw no one insite. 329.00 dollars gone. I found the same thing in the skil Saw, plus more. The only complaint I have is the noise is more when operating this tool. This tool was 100.00 less but has hold downs, laser light, and extensions. I am real pleased.”
Dan, Amazon Customer Review
“I purchased this saw for my husband mainly because of price.So he is writing the review… I looked at several saws and read all the reviews. Skil had the best reviews so I took a chance and purchased this one. WOW, was I surprised !!
This saw is great,right out of the box everything was great. Was up and running in about 15 minutes. Cuts great and very precise. The laser is a must,this is the first saw I have had with a laser and I will not be without one again !! Only one problem… it was supposed to have an allen wrench shipped with it..and it wasn’t in the box. Very minor problem !!I Would purchase this saw again without hesitation!”
Jenifer, Amazon Customer Review
Verdict
The SKIL 3820-02 Saw is a practical buy for users looking for a very simple and basic miter saw. The chop saw is easy to adjust and the laser makes it easy to line up for accurate cuts. The alignment of the saw should be perfect out of the box.
Pros
- Users like this saw mainly because it is simple, user-friendly and inexpensive.
- It cuts as straight and true as any miter saw out there.
- The light laser marker system of this unit helps people in making straighter and more accurate cuts. The laser guide makes cutting much easier
- The dust bag has been deemed helpful as well.
- It comes with a serviceable blade.
- The clamp is a great feature
Cons
- As stated before, this unit is a very simple compound miter saw. It does not come with features such as an LCD display screen or micro-fine adjustment knobs like other, more expensive units.
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