Best miter saw

Choose a miter saw by the widest board you need to cut and whether the saw has to travel to the job.

Blade size

Larger blades cut wider and thicker stock, and they make the saw heavier. Measure the material you cut most.

Sliding rails add crosscut capacity. They also need clearance behind the saw, so check your bench space.

A dual-bevel saw tilts both ways, which saves flipping long stock on crown and trim work.

Corded or cordless?

Corded suits a fixed shop. Cordless suits job sites, if you already own batteries on that platform.