What Is a Compound Miter Saw?

A miter saw or mitre saw is a saw used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece by positioning a mounted blade onto a board.

What's the difference between a compound Mitre saw and a sliding Mitre saw?

The sliding compound miter saw is in fact fairly similar to the basic miter saw, but with one big added bonus. ... The sliding miter saw features rails that allow the blade to move forward and backward. This means that the sliding miter saw can handle much wider materials than your basic miter saw or compound miter saw.

What is compound miter saw used for?

Compound miter saws are useful for picture frames, crown moulding or any project that requires angled cuts in two planes. They offer the advantage of making compound cuts in one pass. Dual compound miter saws function like compound miter saws.