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The Milwaukee 6494-6 is ranked 60th of 188 Miter Saws and 12th of 54 10" and smaller Compound Miter Saws. At $364.39, the 6494-6 is 70th in Miter Saws and 35th in 10" and smaller Compound Miter Saws at $202.08. It is ranked 98th of 281 among Milwaukee products in our database.

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Rated #7 Compound Miter Saw => Very Good
Consumer Reports, Volume 72, 2007-06

Overall, Consumer Reports testers ranked this as the 7th best compound miter saw, which places it in the "very good" range. The accuracy, speed, ease of use, and edge finish are very good. The saw comes with extensions but no laser guide. The tool comes with blade-wrench storage and a spindle lock but no holding clamp.

I have been using power miter saws since Rockwell introduced the first one. I have used saws owned by others, and owned very many in the last 35 years. The Milwaukee 6494 has outlasted and... (More)

My husband was thrilled with this saw. It's high quality item and works like a charm. There was a problem getting the shield off so as to install the blade, but a quick call to the Milwaukee... (More)

Purchased at great price. Cuts beautiful miters. Much better than the Craftsman I replaced. I would recomend this saw to anyone in need of a miter saw for home shop. I use it to trim picture frames.... (More)