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 ...
The simplest type of miter saw can cut a miter to the right and (usually) to the left. A compound miter saw not only swivels left or right, but also tilts at an angle to create a beveled cut.
radial arm saw, compound miter saw, bandsaw and more. Those items can be purchased second-hand at auctions and from newspaper and online classifieds. Though only a high school diploma or GED is ...