The Bosch Glide Vs. The Ridgid R4251 same as Delta Cruzer: Which Miter Saw Is Better? 

Thanks. I've been looking for a comparison of these 2 saws. You're the first one I've come across. Really good breakdown.

Thank you. This is exactly the comparison people need!

I have the 10" Rigid, and I love it! After I experienced a saw with the shadow line, I 100% agree with you that I couldn't have a saw without it!

Nice job with the review! Thank you for taking the time to test and post. I have been wanting that Bosch for a long time. I've been waiting for the price to come down. As of today, Saturday after Black Friday, its at $549. But I didn't know it didn't have a shadow line or laser. So I'm rethinking it now. Thanks again for posting!

Good review. I saw another review showing deflection as an issue for the Rigid, but your review compares it to the venerable Bosch, and that was a big help. I really want an LED (and reduced rear clearance), so I will keep looking. Thanks!

Wow was just wondering about both of these, I'm in the market so I'm obviously check-in vids out...super fair review...I'm on the fence bout both of them lol..the Bosh just looks super well built...thank you for your time...

Probably the best side by side comparison I've ever seen, thanks! Wish it could have compared the Bosch to the DeWalt but this still helps me confirm I want the Bosch. Great video!

Great video. It helped me decide between the two.

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I've been considering replace my traditional Ridgid 12" with this new style so I could move it closer to the wall but considering the deflection inherent in the design, I'm inclined to stick with what I have. Keep up the great reviews!

I just bought the RIDGID 10” Sliding Miter Saw - R4241, for $219 at Home Depot during their Spring Black Friday sale. 49% off. At that price it was WAY worth it! Aside from the deflection, both saws are pretty damn close, so the LED cut line and butter smooth operation sealed it for me. I typically do not rush my cuts so I’m not very concerned about deflection impacting my accuracy.

Great video! I really like your knowledgeable, no nonsense style of presenting. I have had my Bosch 12 inch miter saw for several months now, and I have to say, I pretty much agree with everything you noted. I do miss either a kerf llight or a laser, but I think I will add the shadow line light with an aftermarket model. other than that, it’s hard to imagine a better compound miter saw. Thanks again for the great video.

Before purchasing the 10" Bosch Glide, I did lots of video watching and reading forum posts. There were some claiming there's too much deflection and I thought there had to be something going on. Got mine, gave it a once over to verify the factory setup and its been excellent. What your video shows is, someone has to be either intentional with the deflection or just so ham fisted with technique that it creates deflection. Keep a smooth front to back arm movement and it'll be good.

Outstanding video.

Finally not sponsored, no marketing BS video, where pro talks about important observation, unlike rest of popular blah-blah reviewers on RU-vid. Good job sir!

Nice, very detailed review, one of the best I have seen. I checked both, I ended up buying the Bosch because the refinement was not even close - not for the price. I agree with the lack of a shadow line on the Bosch - I ended up making my own, which works fine - which pisses me off because the very same saws sold in Asia and Europe do come with the shadow line and a much better wood holder. Bosch international makes decisions that are just infuriating. I am going to be buying the cordless 18V Bosch version (Which comes with laser lines) and take it to Greece (Where I spend three months every summer) because in Europe they go for over $1200! Good review, keep it up.

Great review, just what I needed. Ended up going with the ridgid because of the shadow light. With proper form and going slow on cuts, deflection can be minimized. Additionally, 90% of the cuts I make are not extended and in the fixed position from which there is considerably less deflection. Besides if precision is critical I’ll probably take it to the cross cut sled on my table saw. Price helped too, snagged the ridgid 12” for $399 at Home Depot

I just got the Bosch recently and accuracy was my main reason for purchasing this. Prior to the Bosch I had the Metabo slider 10" and I wasn't overly impressed. After less than a year I noticed wearing on the slide bars and increased blade deflection at full width cuts. I looked at the Dewalt, Delta, and Ridgid before I bought the Bosch. Despite no shadow line I'm very happy I chose the Bosch. If I want to I can add a shadow line without sacrificing accuracy. It is however a bit on the heavy side but I use it primarily in my shop and only move the saw and stand a small amount depending on what I need to cut

Good review

Thanks for this comparison! Great review. I was lucky enough to have picked up the Bosch several months ago at Lowe's at half price ($325). Couldn't pass that up. Just a couple comments: 1) I believe there is a stiffness adjustment for the bevel in the back. 2) As another commented pointed out, the European Bosch version has a shadow line. I ended up following a video by Drew Fisher of Fisher's Shop (no relation) where he installs a simple shadow line. I took it another step and wired it with a switch to the saw's power and added the light switch into the saw's handle. A little work, but fun and it's sooooo much nicer now.

I enjoyed the comparison very much. I bought my Bosch 12” about three months ago fromHome Depot with special payment terms. I is the best equipment in my arsenal. The right tool for the right price and the best terms. It is extremely accurate. I no longer need my radial Arm Saw now.

Nice comparison. I really liked the test for deflection. One thing I learned was how easy it was to influence the cut by standing to one side or the other when pushing the blade through. I was wondering is that the 10-inch Bosch model or the 12-inch. Personally, I would like the 10-inch version as I just don't need the greater capacity a 12-inch saw offers.

Thanks for the review. I am looking at the Bosch vs. Delta too. That dern Dewalt just takes up too much rear clearance.

Very helpful!

I have the Ridgid. It's a good saw...for the price. I got a great deal on it from HD. I do love the shadow line. It does take more finesse to make a true cut, but I don't really rely on it for spot on accuracy.

I have wanted a big miter saw for a quite awhile. About 2 weeks ago I was at Home Depot and they had the 12 inch Bosch glide on sale for $330. I asked if that was mistake and the guys said no, they were probably coming out with a new model and were having these on clearance to move them. Needless to say I bought it right there on the spot. After watching the comparison, I do believe I made a good decision. Thanks for the reviews of both. I really never considered the Ridgid though I have a 3 or 4 Ridgid tools.

Thanks for the review. Is there a price point where you would buy the Ridgid instead of the Bosch? Say the ridgid was 100 less, would you then buy the ridgid instead of the bosch?

How is the Bosch saw for keeping clean..as far as the joints that move.? Im so tired of the rails getting clogged with saw dust is this mechanism better

I just bought the Bosch , hefty price but I found accuracy being key element in my process

Great review. I am curious about the deflection test. You have come up with an interesting way to test for deflection. Have you accounted for any difference in the blades? It would appear that the blade deflection is contributing or what is actually being measured. It also looks like you have two different blades on the saw. The Bosch blade does not appear to have the same level of burnishing on it. This might contributing to the chip out difference? I do not own either saw so I don't have a dog in the fight. I also own both Delta and Ridgid equipment. Again, thank you for the comparison.

Consider adding the aftermarket laser device that goes on the arbor in place of the washer. It seems to work well on my older saws and less than $30.

I had the Rigid and sold it for the same reasons you showed. Deflection at the end of the travel (and dust collection.....which sucks on ALL CMS). Just do not have a compound miter saw in my shop. Most cuts can be done on the table saw although not as convienient.

Bosch's lack of a shadow line was the deal breaker for me. I went with the Delta Cruzer. (It was on sale at Amazon for less than $400 at the time, which helped!) As for the accuracy question, I rationalize that both saws cut very accurately if you use proper technique. You can pull either saw off line, but it appears it's easier to pull the Ridgid (or Delta) to one side or the other. Besides, when I need maximum accuracy, I either lock the arms so the head of the saw just pivots up and down (which virtually eliminates deflection) or I use my table saw.

I just bought the Bosh, I hope it’s a keeper

Does either saw have a depth stop for making half lap joints?

Cheers! The same bosch I just bought here in Europe came with a laser! But it is also more expensive (like most tools).

I just picked up the 10" Rigid for $219 at Home Depot. Apparently every now and then they let some go at that price. I am hearing the same deal all over the US. Keep an eye out. Love mine!!

Great comparison, thanks. I've been looking at the 10" Bosch. It's a real shame there's no shadow line; hopefully they will refresh this model soon. The deflection on the Ridgid is absurd, but I'm not happy about the amount on the Bosch either (I do more woodworking than construction). I have a crappy Ryobi and want to upgrade because the deflection is so bad. Even if your pressure is perfectly straight down, the blade will wander - maddening! I can get better cuts with a circular saw and a rafter square. Maybe I'm expecting too much, but I fail to see the point of a miter saw that can't reliably cut miters. Maybe I should try a non-sliding model, or reconsider my need for a miter saw altogether. :D

I have the HarborFreight Hercules HE-74 which i absolutely love even more so for only $299. It has the shadow light which is great especially as our eyes get older. Now, I have the same necessity of getting a zero rear clearance so I’m looking to get a new one like the Bosch which I am sold on so far. The only other one I would consider although much more costly is the Makita. It has the slide bars but they are in the front which is a slick idea thereby giving you the zero rear clearance option. Have you considered doing a video on that saw?

Hi. Can you tell me pkease is good choise to buy ridgit 10' saw? For 219? And put good blade?

I have a Glide. And I would never use a shadow line for anything for more than framing or rough deminsions. The rest of the time "for longer material I can get on my table saw" I just slowly sneak up on my knife line. Never used the other two saws!

I have the Bosch and love it. Came from a kobalt which was awful and couldn’t cut 90 degrees. I wish it had the shadow line, and plan to install one. Though I can’t decide if I should install as a separate device and power, or integrate the power and switch into the bosch’s handle like another person showed online.

In Europe the saw comes as standard with a twin line red laser line, I converted mine to shadow line with 3rd party kit!!

I tried two of the Delta saws. They couldn't make a straight cut even after a few hours of adjusting them. I returned both and bought a Dewalt.

Would your purchase be at all influenced if the Rigid/Delta was $200 less than the Bosch?

I have the Bosch but trying to get it to 90 degree cuts were such a pain. Does the rigid have the same issue?

I added an Oshlun LG-M01 Laser Guide for my Bosch miter saw for about $31 and it works perfectly. Only marks the left side of blade but that's about 95% of the cut position I use. I've owned a couple of these saws since 2011 and would not buy another brand with what is currently offered. The Festool has more bells and whistles but it's more than 2.4X the cost of the Bosch. The Bosch is the best for the money and if you have a Menards in your area, they often are $577 with the 11% rebate, which has been running for most of 2024. I also have the fixed base Bosch miter stand, which is much more stable than the gravity lift portable stand and has 6' extensions on both sides of the saw, which is longer and more rigid than the gravity stand. Cheaper too. I took my old gravity stand and mounted a cheap Metabo 10' miter saw on it for when I need to take it to a job site. If you want a longer fence, I replaced the Bosch fence with 3" x 36" long multitracks on each side. By adding a POWERTEC 71119V 36 Inch Double-Cut Profile Universal T-Track with Predrilled Mounting Holes under the multitrack, I can cut thin stock without it slipping under the 3" multitrack. Added additional bracing for the multitrack off my dust box I made, but that's another story. I have almost zero dust with my dust box connected to my 6" DC.

Saludos desde Ecuador excelentes maquinas en donde puedo adquirir??

Hard to find the Ridgid R4251 anywhere. Is it discontinued?

Will the Ridged 10” saw cut a 45 degree cross cut on a 2x4 ?

Are the blades 1" arbor or 5/8"? Full time carpenters need to replace blades more frequently and many stores don't carry 1" arbor.

Also, I saw that Delta makes practically the same saw called the Cruzer.

The Bosch has a laser guide. Two beams that the blade cuts between. Pretty sure mines same model. It's the 12"

The Bosch Glide has been around a long time. How do they justify asking $600 for a saw and not so much as throw on a laser guide?

I added a shadow line to my Bosch!

This style saw has been out on the market for years now and for the interest of continuing quality improvement you better not be holding your breath. 😂 I don’t know why tool manufacturers can’t or won’t build something that craftsmen demand as a basic function such as repeatable accuracy, durability and ease of use? They all seem to lack respect for the end user of their tools.

The European Version of the Bosch has a Laser. This is why there is a empty housing.

No soft start on Ridgid

Buy the makita. Much better saw