Sliding miter saws offer the advantage of crosscutting ... we put them through a series of test cuts ranging from a brutal compound angle on a 2x8 to simple miters on oak casing.

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 ...