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.

This versatility makes a miter saw a great choice for fine woodworking. Miter saws are often good tools for teaching new DIYers about woodworking. A guard covers the saw blade, and the material to ...