10� Sliding Mitersaws
Tool Review

With all the choices in mitersaws these days (sliders and non slider alike), a 10� sliding compound mitersaw provides the best combination of accuracy, cut capacity, power, price, and portability. Non-sliding saws, though reliably accurate, lighter, and less expensive, lack the crosscut capacity�up to 50 percent less with 10� models and 33 percent less with 12� saws�of sliders. On the other hand, 12� sliders provide an extra inch or so of vertical cut capacity (a bonus when cutting moldings standing against the fence) crosscut about the same as 10� sliders, weigh up to 40 percent more, and cost another $100 to $200. To help you find the right 10� slider for your shop, we put 10 saws through rigorous testing in a variety of woods.

Featured in the December/January 2010/2011 issue of WOOD.

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