If your business includes wood or metal cutting then buy a Miter Saw. This machine makes proper cuts at angles and also helps in trimming. It is useful for plastic, masonry, and even moulding.

A Miter saw is better than a Circular saw as it is stationary. It gives you a proper hold while working. Here are our recommendations that you should not miss.

The Best One- Dewalt Double-Bevel Miter Saw

It is super easy to use. Cut a whole room of baseboards on 1st use without any difficulty.

Best Features- Bosch Single-Bevel Miter Saw

It is well-built, tough, and easy to use. This is the best miter saw I have.

Best Splurge- Skil Dual-Bevel Miter Saw

It has some nice features and smooth operation. The built-in light is nice.

Best in Cordless- Craftsman Cordless Miter Saw

It does the job well. The battery provides enough power to the saw.

Most Affordable- Evolution Miter Saw

The best product for the price cuts metal like butter, it’s a very good machine.

Metal cutting is a challenging job. A wrong machine can not only affect your work but can make you tiresome as well. A Miter Saw, hence, is a good option to cut objects of plastic, wood, or even metal.

You will see 2 types of cutting saws in the market. A miter saw and a circular saw. The latter one is circular in shape and is handheld. The Miter Saw pulls the blade downwards into the wood and a circular saw pushes the blade through the wood.

Item 1- Dewalt Double-Bevel Miter Saw

This is a 12-inch stainless steel Saw. The double-bevel design allows the saw to cater from 0 to 48 degrees. The miter capacity is 0 degrees to 50 degrees left and right. The 14 positive stops enhance the cutting on the material.

It has a powerful 15-amp motor that produces around 4000 RPM. Steel Miter detent plates provide more productivity and accuracy. For vertical base moulding, you get 6-and-a-half sliding fence support.

Alongside, for crown moulding, you get 6-5/8 inch support. The duct point is at the point of cut. It assures maximum dust collection.

What We Like

• It is lightweight and hence portable
• Buyers appreciate the overall quality of the Saw
• You can store it without any hassle when it is not in use

What We Don’t Like

• As per some users, this Saw is a little loud

Item 2- Bosch Single-Bevel Miter Saw

If you are looking for a mid-sized saw, try out the Bosch CM8S model. It is an 8-and-a-half-inch single bevel saw. It comes with a bevel lock lever and bevel turret stops. These features allow easy saw adjustments.

The base extensions expand up to 29 inches left to right. 2 degrees to 47 degrees is the bevel angle range. The Miter Saw has a detent override system. This helps in getting accurate cuts.

What We Like

• The saw has easy-to-read miter and bevel scales
• It is 30% lighter than other Saws
• The compact size assures great portability

What We Don’t Like

• You can only cut non-ferrous metals like Aluminium with this Saw
• The detent is of plastic and thus is not long-lasting
• Some customers are not happy with the overall quality of the Saw

Item 3- Skil Dual-Bevel Miter Saw

The 15 amp motor of this dual bevel Miter Saw generates around 4800 RPM. Dual bevel helps in getting accurate cuts in 4 positive stops. It has an LED shadow line that prevents shadows and hence gives exact cuts.

The Miter Saw comes with a 2X12 cut capacity. For common angles, it cuts up to 50 degrees on both the left and right sides. You can cross-cut lumber of around 2X12 at 90 degrees and 2X8 lumber at 45 degrees.

What We Like

• 2 sizes are available
• This one has a safety trigger along with a horizontal grip handle
• The brand offers a 3-year limited warranty
• Customers appreciate the quality and durability

What We Don’t Like

• Some users say the dust bag does not fit into the shop vacuum
• For some buyers, changing the blade was challenging

Item 4- Craftsman Cordless Miter Saw

This 7 and ¼ inches Miter Saw by Craftsman is cordless and works on Lithium Ion Battery. You can use it for trimming or cutting lumber, hardwood, and baseboards.

For an 8-inch cross cut it inclines up to 90 degrees and at 45 degrees for 5 a half inch cross cut. The miter detent has 9 stops for adjustments.

The 15 amp motor produces up to 3800 RPM. It does not make a lot of noise. The size  is smaller and thus, it is easy to handle.

What We Like

• It is available in 9 variants
• This Saw has an LED cut-line positioning system
• Side carry handles assure portability
• The package includes Lithium Ion fast charger
• The battery is long-lasting

What We Don’t Like

• The dust collector is not of much use according to some users
• Some buyers say that this saw works well with soft wood only

Item 5- Evolution Miter Saw

If you want a lightweight and affordable Miter Saw, have a look at this one by Evolution. Without changing the blades you can cut a wide range of materials. It comes with a 10ft long power cord and a 3-piece clamp.

The bevel cutting angles are 0 degrees to 45 degrees. This small-size Miter Saw consumes less space and is also easy to carry. It comes with all the amazing features at such a great price. The convenient design assures easy accessibility.

What We Like

• You get a 3-year limited warranty on this
• The quality of this Saw is sturdy and durable
• It makes accurate cuts on the material

What We Don’t Like

• The dust bag is too small and is not sufficient according to some users
• Some customers say the Miter notches are sloppy
• Assembling the Saw is time-consuming

The Best Miter Saw

Dewalt Double-Bevel Miter Saw is so far the best. It is durable and well-built. It comes with a powerful motor that produces 4000 RPM and thus cuts any material in no time.

For an affordable option, we suggest Evolution 7 and ¼ Miter Saw. It has a high-speed steel blade material that gives effective cuts.

Buying Guide

Single-Bevel VS Dual-Bevel

• Before buying a Saw you should know which one to buy. You will get 2 types of Miter Saws in the market. A Single-Bevel Miter Saw can move only on one side or orientation, i.e. either right or left.
• On the other hand, a dual-bevel Saw provides orientation on both sides. A dual-bevel Saw offers effective and accurate cuts. You can cut the material on either side without interchanging the directions.

• Even if a single Bevel Saw is not very expensive, it comes with its own pros and cons. A Double-Bevel Saw comes with multiple features. These include a Miter scale, double orientation, and a safety trigger on the handle.

Quality

• The overall quality of the Miter Saw depends on the material. Saws that use stainless steel as the main material are sturdy and durable. These are heavy yet long-lasting.
• For a lightweight option, you can choose a Miter Saw that is a combination of plastic and steel. Make sure that only the cover or design uses plastic.

• Other parts like scale, sliding fences, and lock handles. Weak shafts make the Miter Saw wobble and thus would affect your work.

Scaling

• A scale on the Miter Saw helps in setting the correct cutting measurements. Once you set the scale, you need not adjust the settings then. All you will have to do is to just adjust the material.

• The scale shows the angle. You can set the inclination of the angle through this scale. For example, a scale shows angles from 0 to 45 degrees. You can set angles in between these. Some Saws come with angles of 0 to 50 degrees as well.

Type of Cut on the Material

• You might be buying a Saw for 2 purposes – either for trimming or for cutting. But most buyers purchase a Saw for both. It is a cost-effective and space-saving option. Why buy 2 devices when only one can work for you?
• All the 5 Miter Saws in this article are beneficial for trimming or cutting the material. From softwood to metal, you can cut or trim anything. Make sure that the blade is sharp and the screws are sturdy.

• Loose screws may affect the working of the blade. And then this may result in inaccurate cutting.

Conclusion

A portable Miter Saw is a great option if you do material cutting at home. It is lightweight and hence you can carry it at your workshop as well. For DIY projects also such compact Saws come in handy.

For your workshop, we have many other products which are also good for DIY. Check them out on our website.