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General International MS3005 vs Metabo HPT C12FDHS

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Title GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 10" Compound Sliding Miter Saw - 15A Dual Slide Rail Chop Saw with 0-45° Bevel & Laser Alignment System - MS3005Metabo HPT 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw, Laser Marker System, Double Bevel, 15-Amp Motor, Tall Pivoting Aluminum Fence, 5 Year Warranty (C12FDHS)
Model General International
MS3005
Metabo HPT
C12FDHS

Basic Info

Suggested Price $188.40$199.00
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Release Aug 2015

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
  • MOTOR: Powerful 15 amp motor with 1,950 W of output power smoothly powers through hardwoods with ease
  • MITER SCALE RANGES: from 0-52 degrees, both to the right and left, for a broader range of cuts
  • FENCE: Tall, pivoting aluminum fence that stands at a height of 5-1/8 In. allows crown molding to be cut vertically
  • MICRO BEVEL: After major bevel angle is secured, micro-bevel adjustment knob can be used to dial-in to a precise angle
  • THUMB ACTUATED POSITIVE STOPS: Miter angles can be quickly adjusted

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.3 (out of 10 reviews)4.7 (out of 63 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

Saw
Rating: 5
Its a pretty decent saw. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by on 2020-09-03T17:00:00

Metabo 12" Dual Bevel Miter Saw
Rating: 5
I selected this saw based on detailed reviews that commended it as accurate and well-made. I have used the saw several times and am pleased with the performance. It was pretty accurate out of the box and it was easy to dial it in the rest of the way. I'm very happy with the saw.
by K Craig on 2020-06-29T17:00:00

The best saw I could find!
Rating: 5
I looked at a lot of compound mitre saws, even different sizes. I read reviews and compared prices. For the money and the high ratings I saw I thought this to be the best saw for the money. As I'm reminded (By my wife) I'm rarely right, but this time I hit the it on the head! Out of the box dead accurate cuts. A lot of packaging, but that ends up protecting the saw in transit. Yes, I would tell any friend about this being the saw they want!
by J Young on 2020-05-18T17:00:00

mr
Rating: 5
Haven't used it too much yet but setup and calibration were intuitive and easy as long as you pre-read the instructions. After seeing the blade I had concerns about the quality of the cut but several cuts through 3/4 inch plywood, oak and pine gave smooth, high-quality cuts. A very good value for the money. I can't fill out your questionnaire; it won't let me add info.
by gmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm on 2020-03-11T17:00:00

Highly recommend!
Rating: 5
Excellent saw for the diy'er! I would like a place to store the wrench for the blade like the hex wrench has. Would just be convenient because I'll likely lose it and have to walk the 6 steps over to my toolbox for another. My genius self forgot to flip the left fence back over before making an angled cut. Destroyed my fine blade and the fence. It was the last cut of the project. Nice work, dufus!
by Chriscb on 2020-05-08T17:00:00

could have been better
Rating: 5
love the power,don't like where the start button is located and didn't come with side support pieces which when i tried to order wrer almost half the cost of the saw
by Sandra on 2020-05-02T17:00:00

Awesome saw!
Rating: 5
This was my first major tool purchase, and I have not been disappointed. I did a ton of research on miter saws and this one came out on top with the 12" size and dual bevel feature. Definitely recommend.
by Kate on 2020-06-07T17:00:00

Good saw for the price.
Rating: 4
Good all around saw, have used it for quite a few projects so far and has worked well. Bought it cause it was priced right, and need a better saw than the small harbor freight one I had been using. The laser is pretty much useless though, cant see it in bright light and disappears when you bring the saw blade down. Wish the extensions came with it, they are ridiculously priced to buy separately.
by Berskader on 2020-05-15T17:00:00

check your bevel angles.
Rating: 4
So far so good. Only issue I have is the bevel degree markers are off. To be at zero degrees on both sides, it will not read at zero degrees. You basically have to have them both equally off to be exact. It's a minor thing, but pretty annoying.
by Philsboy11 on 2020-06-21T17:00:00

Buy it
Rating: 4
Excellent saw and value. I would have given 5 stars except the laser and the dust collections is less than par. But over all you couldn’t find a better saw for the money.
by Clevelander on 2020-05-23T17:00:00

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 2015
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