Best mitre saws for home and site

In its favour

• The listing states a cutting depth of 92 mm at 90 degrees and 47 mm at 45 degrees.
• Shadow cut line from a fixed LED needs no adjustment, according to Metabo.
• Soft start, fast brake and a die-cast aluminium build are listed.

Good to know

• Maximum cut width is not stated in this listing, so check Metabo's data sheet.
• Bevel tilt is listed as minus 2 to 47 degrees in one direction only.

In its favour

• Listed cut capacity of 62 by 250 mm handles most skirting and floorboards.
• XPS shadow system shows the cut line with no calibration needed.
• At 12 kg in the listing it is easy to carry to the job.

Good to know

• 62 mm depth limits thick timber such as fence posts.
• Short listing details, so check the bevel range and fence height with DeWalt.

In its favour

• The supplied TCT blade cuts steel, aluminium, nailed wood and plastic, according to Evolution.
• 300 mm slide, laser guide, 0 to 45 degree bevel and 50 degree mitre either way.
• 3 year warranty if bought in the UK, per the listing.

Good to know

• Cut capacity is not stated in this listing; check before buying for wide boards.
• A multi-material blade leaves a rougher finish on trim than a fine wood blade.

In its favour

• Listed 310 by 90 mm crosscut and 165 mm skirting cut upright.
• XPS shadow line, cam lock mitre and dual sliding fence are listed.
• Comes with a 60 tooth blade, material clamp, stabiliser bar and two base extensions.

Good to know

• Tool only: you need DeWalt XR batteries and a charger.
• 34 kg listed weight makes it heavy to move.

In its favour

• XPS shadow line cut technology is listed for accurate alignment.
• Five preset mitre stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 degrees.
• Head lock restricts traverse for chop cuts, and the dust port suits DeWalt AirLock.

Good to know

• The listing gives conflicting wattage figures (1,600 and 1,800 W) and no cut capacity.
• Supplied blade is listed at 24 teeth, coarse for fine trim.

In its favour

• Works as both a table saw and a mitre saw, according to the listing.
• Electric brake and built-in dust collection are listed.
• Includes a TCT blade, push stick, holder set and triangular rule.

Good to know

• No slide, so cut width is limited compared with sliding saws.
• Bevels to the left only, and cut capacity is not given in the listing.

In its favour

• 1,500 W motor and 5,000 rpm no load speed are listed.
• Bevel capability is listed, and the kit includes an extra 40 tooth blade.
• Listed weight of 13.5 kg keeps it portable.

Good to know

• The listing is mislabelled as a lawn mower in places and gives few saw details.
• Cut capacity and slide are not stated, so check Metabo's sheet before buying.