A power miter saw is one of the most important power tools that woodworkers purchase. Although power miter saws offer a significant step up in precision and power over hand mitersaws, it can be difficult to navigate the multitude of options.
Ryobi offers a variety of power saws to suit different purposes. All models can be used with the Ryobi mitersaw stand and Ryobi parts. It helps to learn a bit about each model in order to decide which one is best for you. Our buying guide will help you choose the best miter sawoverall.
Ryobi Miter Saw 7 Inch Review
This is the perfect choice for budget-minded saw buyers. A 7-inch miter saw uses an 7-inch cutting blade.
Things We Love:
- This Ryobi miter saw is the cheapest
- It weighs in at 7 kg and is one of the lightest Ryobi mitersaws
- It is easy to align boards prior to cutting with the laser guide
- The motor’s 9 amp rating gives you plenty of power to cut.
Things We Don’t Like:
- The smaller blade size limits the amount of cuts that can be made to 24 lumber, and allows for smaller trim sizes.
- It is not large enough to do crown molding or framing.
Ryobi Miter Saw 25 Cm Review
Ryobi’s 25 cm miter saw is the most affordable and powerful. This saw is affordable and can handle large jobs.
Things We Love:
- A 14-amp motor provides plenty of cutting power
- 25 cm blade can miter-cut 24 and bevel-cut 26 lumber
- The 7-inch model is cheaper than the larger saw, but it’s still a powerful saw.
- Safety added by electric blade brake
Things We Don’t Like:
- Ryobi’s 25 cm miter saw, which is quite large, requires the Ryobi mitersaw stand in order to function at its best.
- They won’t tackle the most difficult jobs
Ryobi Mitersaw 18-Volt 7 Inch Cordless Review
Ryobi’s cordless 18-volt 7″ miter saw is Ryobi’s lightest and most portable model. This saw is ideal for jobs that need the saw to be moved about a lot or where electricity is not available.
Things We Love:
- This Ryobi miter saw is light at 7 kg
- The saw’s cordless motor is lightweight and portable so it can be used anywhere.
- Ideal for jobs that require mobility, such as adding trim to every room in a house.
Things We Don’t Like:
- The Ryobi cordless 7-inch miter saw is the same as the 7-inch miter saw but has a higher price.
- It does not have pre-set stops to cut common angles, like other models.
- Batteries can be purchased separately
- This is not the best choice for framing heavy-duty work.
Ryobi Miter Saw Sliding 30 Cm Review
Ryobi’s 30 cm sliding miter saw, the Ryobi 30, is the best. This Ryobi miter saw is the most expensive, but also the most powerful. This saw is ideal for cutting large pieces of lumber. The sliding arm allows the saw to move in a more efficient way, cutting larger pieces of lumber.
Things We Love:
- You can make 90 degree cuts in lumber up to 214 or 46 inches, and 45 degree in lumber up to 210 inches.
- Ryobi’s most powerful miter-saw motor is a 15 amp motor
- Long boards can be handled easier with table extensions.
- Safety braking with an electric blade
- This is the way to take on large jobs
Things We Don’t Like:
- Ryobi miter saws are more expensive than the other models
- For most projects, extra cutting capacity might not be worth it.
Basics Of The Miter Saw
Sometimes, miter saws are called chop saws. But there’s a big difference. Chop saws cannot make 90-degree cuts. They can only move up and down like a karate chop. The miter saws can make 90-degree cuts. However, the blade alignment can also be altered to make miter cuts. Do you wonder if you really need a mitersaw? You can read Miter Saw vs Circular Saw: Do You Really Need Both? For more information, click here
Cross cuts can be used to reduce long boards to the right length. Miter cuts can be used to cut lumber at an angle across a board’s width. Miter saws can also be used to cut bevels-angles in accordance with the board’s narrowest dimension. A miter saw stand is recommended. Our guide will help you choose the best mitersaw stand.
Making Miter Cuts
The miter saw blades can be adjusted because miter cuts are done at an angle. Clear angle markings are a good way to identify the cutting angle. Some miter saws even have settings that allow you to cut at common angles. Most common settings are 15, 22.5, 31.6 and 45 degrees for square ends.
Miter Saw Blades
There are many sizes of miter saw blades. Use the right size blade for your saw.
- For cutting trim, 7-inch blades are the best.
- 25 cm blades make a great choice for trimming or light framing.
- Large dimension framing lumber can be cut with 30 cm blades
The arm of sliding miter saws allows the cutting head and blade to move back and forth. This allows the saw’s cutting head to slide back and forth, allowing it to cut more lumber than a non-sliding one with the same blade.
There are many aftermarket blades that can be used with miter saws. For smooth cuts in trimming work, blades with fine teeth will be the best. For larger lumber, blades with smaller teeth can cut more quickly.
What size boards can I cut?
The saw blade size, angle and the availability of a sliding arm will all affect the board size you can cut. This guide provides more information about sliding and non-sliding mitersaws.
Both corded and uncorded Ryobi 7-inch miter saws can cut squares in boards up to 4 inches wide and in stock up to 8 cm long.
The Ryobi 25 cm miter saw is capable of cutting 44 or 26 squares and making 45-degree cuts in 26 timber.
The Ryobi 30 cm sliding mitersaw can crosscut large lumber such as 214 and 46. It can also make 45-degree cuts in 210 lumber.
Cut Crown Molding
With compound miter saws, you can make cuts with both an angle and bevel. Compound miter cuts are required for crown molding installation. Installing crown molding requires a saw that has a 31.6 degree miter stop and 33.9 degrees bevel stop. To get corners in crown molding, you will need to use these two settings together.
Ryobi Brand Info
Ryobi power tools are built by the same company who makes Milwaukee brand professional tools. Ryobi tools are designed for DIYers and hobbyists.
Ryobi tools are ideal if you’re working on a large project, doing small projects on weekends, or just starting a collection of tools. Ryobi tools might not be the right choice if you are a professional builder or contractor.
The Ryobi 30 cm sliding mitersaw is our choice. This miter saw is powerful and can do any job, from trimming to framing.
