Uses

• The miter saw has come to replace the radial arm saw as a preferred woodworking tool for a variety of tasks. According to sawdustmaking.com, the miter saw can be used to cross-cut long boards of stock wood; to make angled cuts to picture frames or crown molding and to quickly cut a series of boards into same-length sections. These saws are used on a table with the saw blade drawn down onto the wood for the cut.
  
  

Delta Specs

• The Delta MS250 Shopmaster, according to thisoldworkshop.com, holds a 10-inch blade, is constructed of an aluminum alloy and weighs a total of 28 pounds. It runs on 13 amps and cuts from 45 degrees to the left to 45 degrees to the right. The handle is set perpendicular to the blade for a comfortable grip.
  
  

Delta Features

• The Delta has a one-piece fence for extra stability when cutting wide boards. The bevel scale is easy to read with quick-adjustable positive stops for simple compound angle cutting. In addition, the saw features an electric blade brake which can stop the blade in seconds, so miter adjustments can be made swiftly and safely.
  
  

Craftsman Specs

• The Craftsman 10-inch Compound Miter Saw, according to craftsman.com, holds a 10-inch blade and is made from die-cast aluminum, weighing a total of 28.5 pounds. It runs on 15 amps and can make cuts from 45 degrees to the left to 45 degrees to the right. The Craftsman has preset Miter stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees. The no-load RPM, which is the speed the blade spins when not cutting, is 4800 RPMs.
  
  

Craftsman Features

• The Craftsman has a fence with a scale on the right side with precise measurements down to one sixteenth of an inch for making multiple cuts of the same length from a long board. This saw also features the Laser Trac System which projects a laser onto the cutting surface for precise miter, bevel, or compound cuts, according to craftsman.com. Also, there are clamps on either side to provide extra support while cutting.