Poll: Powered Miter Saws

The role of the miter saw in the fine woodworking shop is a highly variable one. Some folks use it for nothing more than cutting down rough stock. Others have them tuned up for precision work and finish cuts. Personally, I use mine for both tasks. I occasionally use it to chop down a large board in the rough and I have it dialed in enough to produce clean and square cross-cuts on already milled material. In fact, it’s my primary cross-cutting tool. So to me, the miter saw (specifically the sliding compound miter saw) is essential. How about you? What do you think of the powered miter saw?

What do you think about powered miter saws in woodworking?

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