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BOSCH CM10GD vs General International MS3005

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Title Bosch CM10GD Compact Miter Saw - 15 Amp Corded 10 Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Glide Miter Saw with 60-Tooth Carbide Saw BladeGENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10" Compound Sliding Miter Saw - 15A Dual Slide Rail Chop Saw with 0-45° Bevel & Laser Alignment System - MS3005
Model BOSCH
CM10GD
General International
MS3005

Basic Info

Suggested Price $519.00$188.40
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Release Dec 2013Aug 2015

Overview

Top Features
  • ACCURACY: The Bosch-exclusive Axial-Glide System allows wider cross cuts and better alignment
  • CONVENIENCE: Featuring large, upfront metal bevel controls and Square lock precision fences for precise, quick and easy adjustments. Complete with dust collection chute and vacuum adapter for easy clean-up.
  • CONTROL: This miter saw provides accuracy and cutting control at all angles. Crown/chop lock locks head in place for maximum chop cutting capacity for upright base moulding and nested crown.Depth Front-to-Back, Not Including Arm:30 inch
  • COMPACT: Featuring a compact design that replaces the sliding rail system, taking up to 10 In. less workspace than a slide miter saw. This Bosch miter saw is perfect for tight quarters where other saws just won’t do.
  • COMFORT: Large, form-fitting ergonomic ambidextrous trigger handle with soft grip provides maximum comfort for all-day use while the clear lower guard allows for unobstructed visibility throughout the cutting job.
  • PRECISION CUTTING - The advanced laser alignment system ensures accuate cuts everytime!
  • HIGH-POWERED MOTOR - Comes standard with a powerful 1800 watt, 120V~60HZ, 15 amp motor.
  • VERSITILE DESIGN - Make bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left, or miter cuts up to 45 degrees left and right. Cuts wood, plastic and aluminum (with correct blade). Cutting Capacity: Cross cut at 90 degrees: 3” x 12" (80 x 300 mm), Miter cut at 45 degrees: 3" x 8" (80 x 200 mm), Miter and Bevel compound cut at 45° and 45°: 1.5" x 8" (40 x 200 mm)
  • BLADE CHANGES MADE EASY - The push-button shaft lock mechanism allows for simple, quick blade changes.
  • PARTS INCLUDED - Dust Bag, Hold Down Clamp, Table Side Extension Bars, Rear Stabilization Bar and 10-Inch Saw Blade with Carbide tipped teeth

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6 (out of 56 reviews)4.3 (out of 10 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Very rugged tool
Rating: 5
My wife let me get this saw which in itself is fantastic. I actually had two other miter saws before this one, and returned them to the store. The first saw was to limited, and I would not be able to cut certain pieces of wood. The second saw was very poor for checking correct angle or bevel, back it went. Yes, I had to pay more for the Bosch, but everything was easier to deal with for checking the accuracy of the saw. Plus, a much greater diversity of wood widths can be accomplished with the saw. One issue is the weight.
by Mr Ed buy on 2017-01-25T16:00:00

Great saw
Rating: 5
When I saw this Bosch miter saw I know I had to have it. Purchased it to replace my 3915 model, and I am very impressed with its accuracy. It is rigid, very smooth to operate, and the axial glide system allows me to place this new saw much closer to the wall than my old one. The dust collection system could be better... Thanks to Bosch for this great product
by camoutil on 2017-12-02T16:00:00

My first miter saw
Rating: 5
I bought this a couple months ago and right out of the box, the saw was dead on accurate, no adjustments needed. To date, I have used it to make a miter saw station for it, as well as to make several general crosscuts. I like that all the controls are up front and readily accessible. As to operating the saw, it is smooth as silk and a real pleasure to use. Will I use it every day, no. Will I use it on every project, I almost certainly will. Well worth the money!
by epsanto on 2020-04-10T17:00:00

The dual bevel capability.
Rating: 5
This is my first glide bevel saw. It took quite a while to learn all the modes of operation. While the manual was well written. I feel the instructional videos about each feature would be very helpful.
by robert59 on 2020-02-17T16:00:00

Fantastic saw
Rating: 5
I have had this saw a week now and it is worth every penny. Smooth, accurate and really easy to operate.I particularly like the presets for crown moulding. The only minor glitch is the bevel control knob seems to have been damaged in transit and it came off when i went to use it. Also the Allen wrench for adjustment was missing. I have contacted customer support and await their response.
by Caveman on 2019-10-18T17:00:00

Solid and accurate
Rating: 5
I've had this saw for about six months now and have used it for a variety of projects and materials. It has been perfect for my small shop, giving me a ton of capacity and accuracy without taking up all the space I have available. The dust collection isn't the best, and it took a while to get the accuracy dialed in, but, other than that, it is a solid saw that I absolutely love.
by Hobbyguy on 2016-12-27T16:00:00

Awesome Saw!
Rating: 5
I purchased this unit a week ago and overall I am very satisfied with it! Its quiet and very smooth to work with! The only problem I am having is the safety switch on the handle is hard to maneuver . Its a pricey saw but built to last! I also have the Table saw and also just purchased the Barrel Grip Jig saw.
by Shepman59 on 2013-12-24T16:00:00

Good, Not Great
Rating: 4
I had a problem with blade run-out that was caused by a defective flange washer that rests behind the blade on the arbor. I didn’t bother with Bosch warranty support because the part was inexpensive. I also had a problem with the upper sliding fence components tilting out of square when tightening the thumb screw that locks them in place. I called Bosch warranty support and the person I talked to was very helpful. They sent all four upper and lower fence components, but the upper left fence that they sent was odd. It didn’t have the cable cleat that I have on my saw. I used three of the four new fence components and everything improved. The fence is now out only a few thousandths. I can work with that. I love the D-handle and safety switch, the glide action is smooth and 90 degree cuts are perfect as are all other miter cuts. I think this saw is as good as anything else on the market but it took a while to get it there.
by S Steve on 2020-03-08T17:00:00

Real smooth to operate
Rating: 4
Real good product, sliding is amazing, The extension ascessory is différent and not as good as the 12 inches saw
by doyonbin on 2017-09-17T17:00:00

Dust boot and collection
Rating: 4
The dust boot breaks easily plus the dust collection is virtually non existent. I have it hooked up to my centrifuge dust collector and it still throws waste/dust all over.
by 38Gary on 2020-03-25T17:00:00

Love the features on this saw
Rating: 5
This saw had features most others charge more for. Works well at a terrific price!
by Srieves on 2020-08-11T17:00:00

No frills, simple and heavy, great purchase.
Rating: 5
On a budget, I purchased this mitre saw to replace a 7" Delta bought back in the 80's or 90's. I hated that Delta from day one. This saw is perfect for an occasional carpenter like me. I bought the tooth lock model ( stay away from ball-bearing lock is what the Delta taught me ) and it came with design upgrades not seen in pics. This saw is undervalued, and 10" blade is perfect as 12" is getting too large. It is soo much quieter than my Delta, smooth in all operations. The beauty of this saw is that it is NOT high-tech, rather simple heavy-duty. It has a larger footprint than it's high-tech rivals but I do not care. The price is so attractive that I also purchased the mating stand, which works awesome see that review. No more shall I bend over to work, no more making custom stand off's to support long timber. No more headache's when mitering lumber. Already looking at purchasing other products from this MFR, for no-frills woodworking tools.
by delamite on 2020-05-07T17:00:00

Five Stars for General International
Rating: 5
Great product and a great price. This product is worth every penny I spent. I would recommend this company and their products. Spend the extra money and get the General International miter saw stand to go with it. Total cost for the MS3005 model with stand: ($99 + $55). This included shipping for free. I will be buying more products from General International in the future!!
by JohnnyMac5000 on 2018-09-28T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Very good tool for the price,laser piece needs to be readjust but still a great deal for small jobs.
by Torres on 2018-06-14T17:00:00


Rating: 3
Good saw, not great but good. Two problems. 1. Never could get laser adjusted to right spot but don't really need it. 2. The vacuum port seems to be worthless(may work ok with industrial type vacuum system, but would not work with my shop vac.) Even tried moving vac line down to back side of the cut but all the saw dust still blew out the back of the saw.
by doodah48 on 2019-03-19T17:00:00


Rating: 3
thankfully the stock holding clamp is removable, interferes with angle cutting. dont forget to pull out and lock the knob on the right, or your saw will lock into place on each cut. comparable to other light to mid duty saws ive used on job site like hitachi. wish it would tilt both directions. has plastic knobs on the lock downs. the blade delivered with saw is a rough cut blade take your time on trim cutting or change to a higher tooth blade. otherwise i like it just fine.
by will on 2019-08-04T17:00:00

General International Ms3005 10" Sliding Miter Saw
Rating: 2
I purchased this saw to replace a 20+ years old Craftsman miter saw that finally died. This saw seems cheaply made with lots of plastic adjustment knobs that will likely fail over time with heavy use. It comes with a really bad bare bones manual that doesn't mention the laser at all and is somewhat obscure about many aspects of use. More importantly it won't cut completely through a piece of wood leaving approximately 1/8 - 3/16 at the bottom of the cut, I tried looking online for some way to adjust the blade but couldn't find any fix. Perhaps if you're on a budget and do weekend DIY projects this saw might fit your needs. I wouldn't recommend this saw.
by Laurie on 2019-06-27T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by jimjam on 2018-06-25T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by J2 on 2019-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by bob on 2020-08-22T17:00:00

All Features

Miter Saw TypeSlidingSliding Compound
Dust Collection MethodBagBag
Blade Diameter (in.)1010
No Tool Blade ChangeNo
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeSlide Miter SawSlide Miter Saw
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum3.25 x 12.51.5" x 8"
Certifications and Listings1-UL Listed
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Right4 x 123" x 8"
Table Width (in.)27
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left5245
Arbor Size0.6250.63
Product Width (in.)26.5
Bevel TypeDualSingle
Power Tool FeaturesElectric Brake,Positive StopsElectric Brake,Laser Guide,No Tool Blade Change
Bench or StationaryBench
Product Height (in.)20.5
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Left4 x 123" x 8"
Cordless/ CordedCordedCorded
Product Depth (in.)32
Table Length (in.)13.75
Amperage (amps)1515
Maximum miter capacity60
ConditionNewNew
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)63.5
Returnable90-Day180-Day
Product Weight (lb.)64lb
Color FamilyBlueRed
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited 1 Year
Maximum Speed (rpm)48004400
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right6045
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Cord Length (ft.)66
releaseDec 2013Aug 2015
PortabilityBench
Product-Weight (lb.)29
Construction MaterialSteel
Included AccessoriesLaser Guide

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