How to buy a mitersaw

For quick, clean, spot-on crosscuts in everything from picture-frame stock to crown moldings, deck boards, and building rafters, nothing tops a mitersaw. And though there's no mystery about its handiness, choosing the mitersaw best suited to your needs can be confusing, given the many options. To clear things up, let's take a close look at the different types of mitersaws, as well as the essential features that will make you a happy woodworker.