| Average Customer Rating: |  4.5 |
| Brand: | Bosch |
| Model: | 5412L |
| Weight: | 75.9 pounds |
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The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing high-quality, well-engineered power tools. And we're glad to report that the new Bosch 5412L 12-inch dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw is no exception. This remarkable tool combines unrivaled speed and power with impressive cutting capabilities. It’s also loaded with several innovative, user-friendly features, such as a laser that indicates exactly where the blade will cut. So, whether you’re a professional contractor or a serious do-it-yourselfer, the 5412L will handle virtually any cut, including square crosscuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts and compound angle cuts. In fact, the only type of cut this saw can’t make is a rip cut, but that’s true of any power miter saw. The saw’s large 12-inch blade, powerful 3-horsepower motor and dual slide rail permits crosscutting boards up to 4-1/2 inches thick by 12 inches long. When set for a 45-degree miter-cut, it’ll cut up to 4 inches thick by 8-1/2 inches long. At a 45-degree bevel, the saw’s capacity is 2-3/4 inches by 12 inches. And when you set both the miter and bevel angles for a compound cut, the saw will cut up to 2-3/4 inches by 8-1/2 inches. This is the ideal tool for installing crown molding. It’ll cut crown up to 12 inches wide when the molding is laid flat on the worktable, and up to 6 inches wide when it’s held at an angle against the saw fence. The 5412L also features convenient up-front adjustments of all bevel and miter settings, a four-position handle, work hold-down clamps, two sliding fences, dust-collection bag, and built-in sliding extensions that support boards up to 40 inches long. The motor is equipped with an electric brake that stops the blade within a split second of releasing the trigger. At 59 pounds, this isn’t the most portable miter saw on the market, but that small drawback is more than compensated by this tool’s superior performance and innovative features. -- Joseph Truini What’s in the Box
Bosch 5412L 12-inch dual-bevel sliding miter saw, 60-tooth carbide-tipped saw blade, blade wrench, flip-down crown molding stop, hold-down clamps, dust-collection bag, batteries for laser, instructional manual
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Features12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser trackingWide miter range at 52 degrees left and right; 15 amp; 3,800 rpm; 3-horsepowerHeavy cast-iron base; carbide-tipped saw bladeIncludes saw, blade, dust bag, elbow wrench set, flip-over crown stops25-1/2-inch base and extenders to 40-inches long; 59 pounds; 1-year warranty
Customer reviews
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Fundamentally flawed
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While this saw does have plenty of nice features, it doesn't achieve its primary objective of accurately cutting trim. The saw has lots of fancy features, yes. But, the bottom line is it can not cut anywhere close to straight. It amounts to a $600 waste of hard earned money.
This would be a great framing saw, but has NO place in finish carpentry.
My first saw went to the Bosch factory service center several times to no avail. They simply weren't staffed/trained/equipped to deal with inaccuracy problems with a miter saw. Eventually, after a lot of legwork on my part, Bosch corporate replaced the saw with a new one. To my disappointment, the new saw has the exact same problems. It simply can't cut straight, period. A high end Freud (like a LU85R012) or Forrest Chopmaster won't solve the problem. None of the adjustments described in the manual will help nor will adding an accessory fence. Removing the extension wing(s) if they are out of flush with the main saw table also won't help.
For finish work, this saw is worthless. After owning other Bosch tools, it's really hard to believe they continue to sell such a terrible saw with their name on it. Save yourself time, money, and worlds of frustration and look elsewhere.
Buyer beware!
Rating: 
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-11-19
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Great tool
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Love this saw, BUT, you need to buy the Forrest 12" miter blade to go with it to make it 5 stars. With the stock blade I give it 3 stars. The Forrest blades are that good. No tearout whatsoever, and cuts like butter.
Much more enjoyable to use than my old Bosch 10" slider, because of the variable handle orientation, better mechanism for the safety cover, and all bevel controls up front.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-10-23
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Overachiever
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I've had this saw for about two years and it has been an amazing performer for my own home-improvement projects. I have enjoyed the precision engineering and accuracy designed into this piece of equipment. The top performance of this unit encouraged me to purchase other Bosch tools, all of which have been great.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-10-08
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WOW
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yes WOW. I love this saw. A great price and what a saw. It is the best miter saw I have ever owned. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I am not a contractor. Just a guy that does a lot of woodworking. It makes your job so much easier and nicer when you have good tools. This is a good one.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-09-17
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really an excellent professional saw
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First off about me...I renovate victorians for a living. We do framing to finish. I wanted a saw that would hold up wel to job site work but still be able to handle finish crown. I have a Dewalt 12 inch dual and wanted a table with slide capability. I am not brand loyal but rather look for a saw with the features I need and like.
I love this saw...and will save you from reviewing all its features but do wish to highlight the great...and the annoying.
Highlights:
Handle swivel (I don't love or need it but my help likes it.)
fence- love it...height, the hold down that come with it (dewalt makes you buy them)
front table handle- love the size, location, and easy adjustments
slide- smooth, straight, sturdy
OK so the BAD:
the laser- is annoying as it is onesided...I prefer line lasers that cover the material removed (but this is personal) the laser is acurate and the batteries last 3 months or so with daily use
The side exstensions- work well for light material but overloaded by framing...we use a mobile table so its not an issue for us but I have heard others that table set this complain so...?
the bevel- I have to say the weight distribution is high and this can make setting the bevel akward. The dewalts are a bit easier to set in this reguard.
BOTTOM LINE: I could have bought any saw and I bought this one. I've used all of them so I bought it knowing what I was getting...and I use this one every day. It does have flaws...but they are minor and adaptable. And the smooth, straight, accurate cuts, fantastic fence,included laser, handle setup, table size, and hold downs more than make up for them.
PS: I have heard some complain about long term issues with accuracy...I have had no issues ...but I clean my saw at the end of each day with an air hose and tighten and check my settings before each cut. I believe that any issues have to go back to how you set up, handle, transport, and maintain your saw.
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-09-05
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