When it comes to making precise angled cuts for trim work, framing, or furniture building, few tools match the accuracy of a good miter saw. It’s a design that circular saws or hand saws just can’t match in terms of efficiency and precision. The Best Miter SawsBest Overall:Best Cordless:Best Splurge:Best Compact Sliding Saw:How I SelectedWhen selecting potential options for this article, I first called upon my own experience as a residential and commercial carpenter in New York City—a job that frequently involved lugging miter saws across the city. Build Quality: I thoroughly examined each saw's overall construction, testing the smoothness of sliding mechanisms, the sturdiness of adjustment knobs, and the overall rigidity of the base. I did my best to verify the manufacturer's stated capacities and noted any discrepancies (although overall, all saws delivered their stated capacities).