Compound Miter Saw Review

A compound miter saw can make quick work of crosscutting lumber and installing crown molding while taking up much less space than a typical table saw. Since a compound miter saw is usually mounted on a stand, they are less tiring for the user than a circular saw and have dozens of applications for the professional carpenter or the do it yourselfer out in the home wood shop.

Our compound miter saw review will allow you to choose the best compound miter saw for your woodworking needs. You should always look for a compound miter saw that can cut precise bevels and miter angles, thus our compound miter saw review will only encompass those compound miter saws that can best accomplish those tasks.

Ridgid MS1290LZA

A top of the line miter saw will begin our compound miter saw review - the Ridgid MS1290LZA. This compound miter saw will run you around $500, but is well worth the price when it comes to vertically cutting your molding.

This Ridgid compound miter saw features a laser guide to improve the accuracy of your cut, and as with most Ridgid tools and equipment, you can take comfort in the lifetime warranty that Ridgid offers.

Dust control with this Ridgid compound miter saw is no problem - its dust bag works better than most but also has a port to hook up to a standard shop vacuum.

Hitachi C10FSH

A bit less pricey compound miter saw that is among the leaders on our compound miter saw review is the Hitachi C10FSH compound miter saw, priced around $420 with most dealers.

This Hitachi compound miter saw is well-built and also features laser cutting line precision and a taller fence. A powerful belt-driven 12-amp motor is set up on a linear ball-bearing system for reduced vibration and thus, more pleasant use.

The Hitachi C10FSH weighs in at just 44 pounds which makes it easy to transport to the job site or around the workshop.

Dewalt DW715

For those woodworkers on a budget, the Dewalt DW715 compound miter saw is a great choice, priced at just above $200. A powerful and hardworking 15-amp motor deliver 4,000 rpm of power to your woodworking tasks.

A machined fence support delivers optimal accuracy for even the most difficult cuts, and the lightweight (42 pound) size of the Dewalt DW715 makes it one of the very best saws.