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 ...

Let’s be honest. When it comes to operating miter saws, these tools kick dust out the back like a spray paint can. Most of us have accepted this quirk as-is, but not [Inspire Woodcraft] who’s ...

They're offered in both cordless and battery-powered options and can be used for cutting sheet metal as well as wood. Miter Saw: Essentially a circular saw mounted on an arm, miter saws let you ...

in wood. A circular miter saw blade is mounted in a housing that pivots up and down over a stationary base. The housing can ...

Two things to know about metal-cutting miter saws: 1.) They use specially-designed high-torque electric motors, so forget about putting a metal cutting blade in the wood-cutting miter saw you use ...

If you’re doing a lot of metal working, a chop saw is a great tool to have. It’s an easy and quick way to do a lot of neat, clean accurate cuts. [Making Stuff] wanted to do just that ...

Conventional benchtop chop saws that cut metal with an abrasive ... Their precision when cutting metal is akin to the precision of a chain saw cutting wood. Plan to pay $125 to $175 for a corded ...