Draper SMS250D1800 Sliding Compound Mitre Saw 255mm 1800W

The Draper SMS250D1800 is a corded sliding mitre saw for trade use. It has an 1800W motor and a 255mm blade. The head slides on its arms so it handles wide boards. Draper made it for the workshop and for site jobs. It has a D-shaped handle and a pull action. That gives you good control through every cut.

Accuracy comes from a few simple things. A laser shows the blade path before you cut. A depth stop lets you cut trenches. A stop bar repeats the same length again and again. The bevel tilts from 0 to 45 degrees for compound cuts. A workpiece clamp holds the timber still. Extension wings carry longer boards.

The base is aluminium so the saw stays easy to move between jobs. An integral dust outlet comes with a collection bag. That keeps the mess down indoors. The box has a 40T TCT blade and a hex key. The cable has an approved UK plug already fitted. You can start cutting straight away.

Who is it for? Joiners and fitters who cut mouldings all day. It suits skirting boards, architrave and crown moulding. The laser guide cuts down on wasted lengths. The stop bar speeds up repeat cuts. Draper also backs it with a manufacturer warranty.

The slide lets the head travel forward on its arms. That adds cutting width over a fixed saw. The pull action means you draw the blade through the board towards you. The depth stop caps the blade drop so you can cut a trench rather than a through cut. The 0 to 45 degree bevel tilts the blade for angled edges. Combine that with a mitre swing and you get compound cuts for crown moulding. The laser shows where the blade will land.

Clamp the workpiece before every cut. Keep both hands clear of the blade path and the slide. Let the blade reach full speed before you pull through. Fit the dust bag and wear eye and ear protection. Unplug the saw before you change the blade with the hex key. Do not look into the laser.