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General International MS3005 vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS

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General International MS3005Metabo HPT C10FCGS
Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10" Compound Sliding Miter Saw - 15A Dual Slide Rail Chop Saw with 0-45° Bevel & Laser Alignment System - MS3005Metabo HPT C10FCGS Compound Miter Saw, 10-Inch, Single Bevel, 15-Amp Motor, 0-52° Miter Angle Range, 0-45° Bevel Range, Large Table, 10" 24T TCT Miter Saw Blade
Model General International
MS3005
Metabo HPT
C10FCGS

Basic Info

Suggested Price $188.40$89.00
Sale Price Check Price*Check Price*
Release Aug 2015May 2019

Overview

Top Features
  • 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
  • 10" Compound Miter Saw
  • Same tools. New name. Hitachi power tools has renamed to Metabo HPT
  • Miter angle range: 0°-52°, to the right and left for increased flexibility
  • Bevel range: 0°-45˚, to the left with adjustable bevel stops for precision cuts
  • 15 Amp motor delivers high power for the toughest of cuts
  • Large table for better material support with vice clamping system to secure work piece
  • Thumb actuated positive stops for quick miter adjustments
  • Carbon brush access allows user to replace brush as needed to greatly prolong the life of the tool

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.3 (out of 10 reviews)4.6 (out of 106 reviews)
Latest Reviews

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

Surprisingly good value
Rating: 5
I was buying it for a backup due to its extremely low cost and my Pryor good experience with Hitachi. I was pleasantly surprised and now use it as my primary trim miter saw.
by Bigzeek on 2020-01-28T16:00:00

Great Miter Saw
Rating: 5
Always loved Metabo products, so this miter saw I purchased did not disappoint!! The ergonomics and ease of use is second to none. Very little assembly was required and it was cutting in no time. Can’t wait to purchase more Metabo tools to add to my wood shop. Highly recommend this product!!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-08-12T17:00:00

Easy to setup and operate.
Rating: 5
The saw waa great right put of the box. Easy to set up and was perfect for my home project. Wife has more future plans for me to build. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-09-18T17:00:00

Quality miter saw at a good price
Rating: 5
I have used the saw 7-8 times within the first month of taking it out of the box. So far I am completely satisfied. Sure, it could have a few more bells and whistles, but as I paid for no other bells or whistles, I have no complaint. Quality miter saw at a good price.
by Billy C on 2020-04-12T17:00:00

10" Mitre Review
Rating: 4
Mitre saw works very well for the tasks I have used on it. I have also used it for aluminum cutting and it did a great job. Of course I purchased a metal blade. A couple minor improvements would make it even better: The discharge plate for debris it a little to small. Debris can scatter around the work station instead of going into the dust catcher bag. Not a big deal is you are used to cleaning up after every job. Second the blade screw could have a better head for easier removal and installation. That is it. Overall this saw is an excellent value. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-08-18T17:00:00

Beginner
Rating: 4
Instructions were not very detailed, for a beginner it was tough to know whaat everything was going online. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-09-12T17:00:00

Great tool, instructions need improvement
Rating: 4
The instructions were somewhat confusing, felt like I had to figure several things out on my own. Overall it's a very good tool, I'm very happy with it's performance for my DIY projects around the house
by on 2020-09-25T17:00:00

10" Compound Miter Saw C10FCG(S) | Metabo HPT
Rating: 4
Good for homeowners, I couldn't pass it up for the price. I will use it mostly for trim work but it will cut deck boards. Pretty powerful. I was using a hand miter saw and this is a dream compared to that. Miters are pretty close out of the box and I have made adjustments to get them closer. A wider range on the miters would have been nice as would a hex bolt in lieu of a hex socket to attach the blade. It's light weight is good for portability, I made a platform to clamp to sawhorses until I get a saw stand.
by NJ homeowner on 2020-03-06T16:00:00

Not bad for the price
Rating: 4
Cuts straight at 0*, but when cutting 45* from both sides there is about 1/2* gap. When you cut a small piece at 0*, then rotate 90* and give another cut, there is that 1/2* error in being exactly a 90* angle. Tried two different speed squares and one combination square and none would show exactly 90*. Just need to have a Metabo tech tell or show me how to adjust the blade to be 45* & 90* exactly.
by NEWTON on 2020-05-29T17:00:00

My First Miter Saw
Rating: 4
Overall a good saw. It has been able to do everything that ive asked out of it. The only issues that im currently having with it are that sometimes when i let go of the trigger, it takes a while for it to slow down. Other times it cuts off pretty fast. The only other issue that ive come across is that more saw dust ends up on the floor rather than in the bag. Not quite sure why, but not a big issue for the price.
by Josh13 on 2020-06-04T17:00:00

All Features

Dust Collection MethodBag
Power Tool FeaturesElectric Brake,Laser Guide,No Tool Blade Change
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum1.5" x 8"
Bench & Stationary Tool TypeSlide Miter Saw
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Right45
Bevel TypeSingle
PortabilityBench
Miter Saw TypeSliding Compound
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Left3" x 8"
Amperage (amps)15
Cordless/ CordedCorded
Maximum Cutting Thickness (in.)3.5
Arbor Size0.63
Product-Weight (lb.)29
Returnable180-Day
Color FamilyRed
Maximum Speed (rpm)4400
ConditionNew
Cord Length (ft.)6
Blade Diameter (in.)10
Tools Product TypePower Tool
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Maximum - Right3" x 8"
Maximum Degree Miter Cuts - Left45
Construction MaterialSteel
Included AccessoriesLaser Guide
releaseAug 2015May 2019
Batteries Required?No
Included ComponentsMetabo HPT C10FCGS, 10" 24T TCT Saw Blade, Dust Bag, Vise Assembly, Hex. Bar Wrench (5mm), Holder
Power Sourcecorded-electric
StyleMiter Saw Only
Voltage120 volts
Item model numberC10FCGS
Item Weight24.5 pounds
Item Package Quantity1
Package Dimensions20.1 x 15.1 x 14.1 inches

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