I have to admit, from the first time I saw the Glide miter saw, I have wanted one in my shop. The glide mechanism is smooth, and who couldn’t use more space? But there’s lots more to like about Bosch’s Glide saws than a smooth mechanism and their space saving attributes.
In looking over the new 10″ model, and comparing it to its predecessor, there are a few new innovations which are great inclusions. There also are features I wish had made the transition from the 12″ model. I like the fact that the new saw is a 10″ saw. I know it’s only 2″, but for me, and lots of woodworkers I know, that fact is a lot less intimidating. Intellectually, I know it isn’t any safer than the 12″ version, but it some how feels different.
Because it only has a 10″-diameter blade, some things such as large crown mouldings should be more difficult to cut. Bosch has handled that problem with the innovative two-position crown stop (shown in red in the down position). When flipped up to engage the pin mounted to the articulating arm of the saw, the stop locks the saw into one of two positions to cut large crown or baseboard moulding – neither of which is easily done on other 10″ miter saws. This is a new feature not found on the 12″ Glide.
A feature I wish had carried over from the 12″ saw is the stock support extensions. I like that the 10″ model isn’t simply a stripped down version of the larger saw, but this is one missing feature that I find extremely helpful. (If you’re going to mount the saw on a mobile or fixed stand, this feature may be of less importance to you.)
Overall, I think the 10″ slide miter saw a great addition to the Bosch line. There are, however, a few more features I like (and dislike) about the saw. You’ll need to read my review in the upcoming April 2014 issue to get them all.
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