Jeff Greef Woodworking
Tool Store

Go to Tool Store Index


Miter Saws

Scroll to bottom for general advice on miter saws.


Search Rockler.com's Extensive Woodworking Catalog

Search from over
15000 products!

Jet JMS-10CMS, 10'' Compound Miter Saw
This saw has a laser guide that projects an accurate, high-visibility guide line for precision cuts. 15 amp, 4800 RPM motor, comfortable rubber grip handles. Lightweight die cast aluminum design for easy transport. Versatile base can mount to a stand or work bench. Oversized, ergonomic knobs. Quick cam miter lock conveniently adjusts and stops at 9 detents: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45° left and right. 3 Year Warranty.

Jet JMS-10CMS, 10'' Compound Miter Saw

Jet JMS-10CMS, 10
DeWalt 10in Miter Saw, Single Bevel, Model DW713
Left and right miter capacity: 0 - 52 degrees. Bevels: 3 - 48 degrees. Tall sliding fences support crown molding vertically 4-1/2" and easily slides out of the way for bevel cuts. 35lbs. and built-in carry handle for portability. 15 Amp, 5,000 rpm motor. Laser compatible: designed for use with DW7187 adjustable laser system.
Rockwell 10” Professional Compound Miter Saw, 15A, with Laser Guide
Enlarged cut capacity- up to 4 x 4 straight cuts. Automatic blade brake. Miter indexing with stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° and 45°, left and right. Thin-kerf tungsten carbide tipped blade included. External brush access. 15A, 5000 rpm. Bevel capacity 0-45°. Machine weight 43 lbs.
PROXXON Mini Miter Saw Model 37 160
Proxxon’s new miter saw was designed for the hobbyist. Instead of swiveling the saw head, the work table turns. The table base swivels 45° in both directions with positive stops every 15°. Cutting capacity at 90°: 3/8" x 2-9/16" to 1" x 1"; at 45°: 3/16" x 1-13/16" to 3/4" x 11/16". Also includes an adjustable stop up to 12". Weight is 14 lbs.
Jet JMS-10SCMS, 10'' Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw
15 Amp motor. Multiple rubber-grip carrying handles. Lightweight die cast aluminum design for easy transport. Oversized, ergonomic knobs. XACTA LaserTM provides high visibility for precision cutting. Dual bevel capability allows you to angle and stop at 0°, 33.9°, and 45° left and right. Quick cam miter lock stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left and right and 60° right. 3 Year Warranty.

Jet JMS-10SCMS, 10'' Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Jet JMS-10SCMS, 10
Jet JMS-12SCMS, 12'' Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw
12" blade has larger cut capacity. 15 Amp motor. Multiple rubber-grip carrying handles. Lightweight die cast aluminum design for easy transport. Oversized, ergonomic knobs. XACTA LaserTM provides high visibility for precision cutting. Dual bevel capability allows you to angle and stop at 0°, 33.9°, and 45° left and right. Quick cam miter lock stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° left and right and 60° right. 3 Year Warranty.

Jet JMS-12SCMS, 12'' Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Jet JMS-12SCMS, 12
Makita 10" Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser
15 AMP 115V motor. Largest crown molding cutting capacity in its class. Exclusive 6 linear ball bearings. Increased capacity for up to 6-5/8" crown molding, 4-3/4" baseboard, and 12" cross cuts at 90º. Miters 0º-52º left and 0º-60º right, with positive stops at 0º, 15º, 22.5º, 31.6º, and 45º (left and right). Dual rear-handle bevel lock is easily accessible and adjusts 0º-45º (left and right), with positive stops at 22.5º, 33.9º and 45º (left and right). See-through blade guard system for greater visibility of blade and line of cut.
Festool Kapex KS 120 EB Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Comes with Festool's high-quality 60-tooth thin kerf carbide blade. Fine adjustment knob to control bevel angles in fractions of a degree. Bevels can be made to the left or right. Cutting capacity 4-3/4". The magnesium alloy base of the Kapex was designed to be extremely rigid and durable yet very lightweight. Features Festool's patented FastFix blade change system. Dual-line lasers define the entire cut area. High quality, professional machine. Watch the impressive video of this sophisticated machine at the link.
See a broad selection of miter saws at Amazon


There are many electric miter saws on the market with numerous capabilities. Here are shown several basic economy models by reliable manufacturers, as well as models with more capability. Use a good carbide blade with these tools and you will get clean, accurate cuts. Always be VERY CAREFUL with these machines. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE CUT so you don't bring that blade down on your fingers.

All miter saws pivot right and left with positive stops at common angles. Most will cut a bevel too- the blade can be tilted to one side, or both, for a compound miter cut. Be sure you know what each machine does before you buy.

12" saws have 1" more depth of cut capacity than 10", very handy when making compound miter cuts on thick stock like framing lumber or tall crown moldings.

The more expensive units have sliding mechanisms that allow you to pull the motor and blade toward you like a radial arm saw. They can easily be set for compound miter cuts which makes them very useful for almost any odd angle cutting. Because of their reach they can effectively substitute for a radial arm saw, but with less capacity, and they cannot be set up to rip like a radial arm.

A very handy thing to have in your shop is a miter saw mounted on a table with long tables and fences on each side of it. This makes doing any kind of cut-off very fast and accurate.

A less expensive way to go is to get a hand miter saw, which you can see at handsaws.

Search Rockler for Tools Search Amazon for Tools Search Woodcraft for Tools
Search Rockler.com's Extensive Woodworking Catalog

Search from over
15000 products!
Search Woodcraft.com for All Your Woodworking Needs


Search Woodcraft.com For ALL Your Woodworking Needs!


Home |  Plans |  Tool Store |  Links |  Book Store |  Interviews |  Contact & About |  Safety


You are visitor number [Timeout locking counter file] to this page.