Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

Baseboard, 45 degree and compound cuts explained in plain words, plus blades, teeth counts and laser guides.

  • Freud LU91M010 10-Inch 60-Tooth Miter Saw Blade
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    Best Miter Saw Blades

    Compare the best miter saw blades for clean crosscuts, trim and woodworking. Match tooth count, blade diameter, kerf and arbor to your saw and project.

  • Skil MS6305-00 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    Can a Miter Saw Cut a 4x4?

    Can a miter saw cut a 4x4? Learn how to check capacity, choose between saw types, support and secure the lumber, and decide when another saw is safer.

  • DeWalt DWS715 12-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    How to Cut a 45 Degree Angle with a Miter Saw

    Learn how to cut a 45 degree angle with a miter saw, set the table and fence, secure your workpiece, and make a clean test cut before trimming.

  • Metabo HPT C10FCG2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    How to Cut Baseboard Corners with a Miter Saw

    Learn how to cut baseboard corners with a miter saw, choose a saw for your trim, set up safely, and fit inside and outside corners cleanly.

  • DeWalt DWS716 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    How to Cut Compound Angles on a Miter Saw

    Learn how to cut compound angles on a miter saw by setting the miter and bevel, checking the workpiece, and making a safe test cut.

  • DeWalt DWS716 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    Miter Cut vs Bevel Cut: What Each One Does

    Learn the difference between a miter cut and a bevel cut, how each one changes a board's edge, and when a compound miter saw makes both cuts.

  • Makita A-93681 10-Inch 80-Tooth Miter Saw Blade
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    How Many Teeth Should a Miter Saw Blade Have?

    Learn how many teeth a miter saw blade should have for framing, trim, and fine cuts, plus how blade size and tooth count affect your choice.

  • Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
    Cuts, Blades & Add-Ons

    Is a Miter Saw Laser Guide Worth Having?

    A miter saw laser guide can speed up rough alignment, but it does not replace a test cut or careful measuring. Learn how to choose and use one.