"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The three main types of miter saws are compound, dual compound, and sliding. Each variation performs ...

Sliding miter saws offer the advantage of crosscutting boards up to 12 in. wide while still providing all the benefits of non-sliders. They're available with blade sizes ranging from 7-1/2 to 12 in.

The first saws that every DIY homeowner needs to own are the circular saw, the reciprocating saw, the table saw, and the miter saw (in that order). As the jobs get more and more complex, having the ...