If you own a workshop, then you definitely know that a workshop without a sliding compound miter saw is not workshop.
So if you don't have one - you should really buy it.
In this article, I'll try to gather few important features that every compound miter saw should have and combine that information into this article.
If you are shopping for new miter saw, then blade size is very important.
Blade size can range anywhere from around 8 inches all the way to 12 inches.
Why would that be important? It's simple - blade size directly affects the depth of a cut.
So if your job is to cut through thick materials, you will definitely want to choose 12 inch blade.
Electric brakes - electric brakes reverse the flow of electricity and thus stop the blade a lot faster than regular brakes.
Electric brake can stop the blade in about 1-2 seconds.
That is useful if you have to do lots of repetitive fast cuts.
Dust bag - even though it doesn't directly affect the way this tool works, it is very handy to have dust bag along with vacuum system.
That way you can cut and clean up all at the same time.
This will drastically save your time because you don't have to clean anything afterward.
Laser guide - it provides a visual indication of where the cut will be positioned on the piece you are currently working on.
It's useful especially if you need to make accurate cuts.
At first it could be difficult to get used to it, but after some time working with laser guided cuts becomes much easier.
I would suggest reading manual before starting.
Those were only a few tips on what pay special attention to when buying new compound miter saw.