The compound sliding miter saw comes as a stationary unit, or a tool which slides much like the old radial arm saw. Most of these Saws can make an angled cut of approximately 50 degrees, and sometimes much more.
These days many sliders will let you also make a square cut of up to 14 inches. You may purchase a chop saw which is specific to metal cutting only, or periodically, a metal cutting blade could be set up on the regular wood cutting sliding saw.
However nowadays, my favorite is the 12" Rigid Saw and from my point of view as a Skilled Master Carpenter, I have found it to be very precise and user-friendly.
The Makita compound sliding miter saw is manufactured in America. I like that. I also like the fact that Makita facilitates our US youth job training programs that puts US residents to work. Their warranty is excellent.
Makita sponsors equipment for classes for senior high school aged kids. In my opinion when kids who aren't able to go to college get an opportunity to learn a trade in senior high school as a result of generosity of a forward thinking organization then they get my vote!
Makita founding roots were established in 1915. They have almost one-hundred years in this business. They keep the bar high enough that I compare other tools to them as an industry standard. Buyers always rate them 4/5 and 5/5 for satisfaction.
Observe the color if you order a Makita compound sliding miter saw or tool online. The Makita teal color is the trade dress of Makita Corporation and is protected under common law and authorized with the US and Patent trademark office. Any other color will be a fake. Makita is a top-notch, light in weight power tool, with an awesome resilience, accurate cuts and a longer cutting life. The price is reasonable and inexpensive.
DeWalt is more expensive but top quality compound sliding miter saw. The higher price tag is well worth the money, mainly because of its resilience, excellent cutting quality, speed and precision, and a better than most warranty that spans 3-4 years.
DeWalt manufactured a lightweight, compact design with superior materials for support and base extension capabilities on their saws.
Milwaukie offers consumers a sliding miter saw that gives precision, strength and simplicity of use. The miter angle digital readout provides the Milwaukie compound miter saw a repeatable accuracy to .1 degree and fine adjust with detent override that makes it easy to dial-in precise miter angles. In comparison to other compound miter saw within this cost range I don't think you may go wrong.
Hitachi combines the capacity of a radial arm saw and the convenience of a miter saw. I found Hitachi to have easy to record measurements and speedy configurations. That's important to those in the carpentry business simply because things change so fast - sometimes even before you finish creating one set of plans. Adjustable pivot fence, designed for increased cutting precision and strength. One of the most inexpensive options.
The Craftsman compound miter saw was no real surprise to find out that it is simple to work with. Included extras can be optional accessories on other saws, Affordable costs, and precision cutting make this an incredibly competitive power tool for many individuals in this industry or an affordable gift for Father's Day. I found the trigger operation a bit of a nuisance. Craftsman is well developed and versatile.
