I have the privilege of getting to spend Wednesday mornings with Clint DeBoer and Tom Gaige at our favorite downtown coffee shop for some fellowship. On this particular morning, Clint excitedly asked me if I had seen the news about the Bosch 8-1/2″ Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw (CM8S). Immediately, the pace of the conversation quickened as Tom began spouting all of the things he loves about miter saws in this size class and wanted details of what this new offering from Bosch was going to include.
Bosch CM8S Miter Saw Features
The first thing that Tom mentioned was the portability of the 8″ class of miter saws, and the Bosch CMS8 features a well-balanced design with a single handhold while weighing in at 37 pounds. Some of the features that Bosch has included in this model include a bevel lock lever and bevel turret stops that are located on the side of the tool for quick and easy adjustment controls. The integrated base extensions expand to 29 inches from left to right for additional workpiece support.
Miter and bevel scales are well marked and easy to read with uniform marks starting at 52 degrees left and working to 60 degrees right. 10 adjustable miter detents are also included to aid in the most common cuts and feature an innovative thumb-actuated override. The trigger is designed for ambidextrous use and the lower guard is clear so the cut can be easily viewed and followed.
Specifications
- Amperage: 12
- Voltage: 120
- Base Molding Against Fence: 2-3/4″
- Bevel Angle Range: -2 to 47 degrees
- Bevel Stops: 0, 22.5, 33.9, and 45 degrees
- Blade Diameter: 8-1/2″
- Cord Length: 6 feet
- Crown Molding Against Fence: 3-1/2″
- Cutting Capacity 45 Degree Miter: 2″ x 6″
- Cutting Capacity 90 Degree Cross Cut: 2″ x 8″
- Miter Angle Range: 52 degrees left, 60 degrees right
- Miter Detents: 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 degrees, (left/right), 60 degrees (right only)
- Miter Positive Stops: 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 degrees, (left/right)
- No Load RPM: 5600
- Height: 18″
- Length: 32″
- Weight: 37 pounds
Included in the kit is the Bosch 8-1/2″ Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw (CM8S), Dust Bag, Blade Change Wrench, and 8-1/2″ Blade. Bosch backs this tool with a limited 1 year warranty. Street prices for the CM8S are around $489.
For more information, visit Bosch’s website.
