Compound Miter Saws

No work shop or garage would be complete until it housed a compound miter saw, whether you are a weekend hobbyist or a full blown professional there is a reason why these saws are one of the most popular power tools to have in your kit. If you travel from job to job the portability of these saws will astound you while still giving you the reliability and accuracy that you demand for even the most menial task. Compound miter saws despite their higher price tag are pulling ahead in the popularity stakes as more people discover that they can perform more tasks than the standard miter saw and can be used for a more diverse range of tasks. So if you find you need to miter cuts as well as beveling at the same time then these are the ones to get.

If you also need to make longer cuts then you would need to get a sliding compound miter saw. These come with rods on either side that move the motor and saw blade to travel backwards and forwards achieving those long cuts in one sweep. Do your research and analyze the work capacity you need the machine to adhere to, if you only use it once a year then you can probably get away with getting a basic cheap model. Professionals or heavy users would be better getting a premium model, but as with any tool or machine you should always buy the best that you can afford.

Any compound miter saw that you buy from the big name brands such as Makita or Bosch will be pretty much guaranteed to give years of great service. These companies have a good name in the power tool industry and are renowned for making quality products. If you are after a miter saw that is easy to operate and still get the precision cuts and handly a heavy work load then for sure look into getting the Bosch model. If you are after a more lightweight saw for smaller jobs then you may find that Makita have a machine to get those jobs done.