Sliding miter saws offer the advantage of crosscutting boards ... The total front-to-back length is about 6 in. shorter than that of the Bosch; however, the footprint from the front of the base ...

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 ...