In use, cuts were smooth along the rails as I cut through 2x12s, with no tearout or flyaway pieces. The saw is capable of bevels up to 48 degrees left and 45 degrees right—important if you’re making ...

Editor’s Note—May 12, 2026: We recently updated this guide with new category picks, including a miter saw from Skil as our Best Value option and another from Makita as our Best Splurge recommendation ...

A quality miter saw makes for an excellent addition to any woodworking shop. You might find yourself gravitating toward a tablesaw for more fine woodworking tasks, but nothing beats a miter saw when ...

The compound miter saw is used for making accurate cross-cuts on wood and soft plastic. In Maker Lab we have a Craftsman 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw and a DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw ...