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Miter Saw VS Circular Saw: Which is Better?
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Which one should I choose? Miter or circular saw? Is there a difference between the two? Those are actually really good questions to ask because sometimes it can be confusing which one you should get for your next project. If you do a lot of trimming, you’ll of course want to consider a miter saw….
Corded miter motors are usually at least 15 amps with speeds ranging from 3200 to 5000 RPM. The cordless one is pretty much the same.
The majority of blades are made of tungsten carbide, but others are titanium tipped and made of other materials. When it comes to blades, there is a lot of range available, allowing you a larger selection to pick from.
The BOSCH CM8S single siding miter has an 8 ½ single bevel sliding compound that ensures accurate cuts every time. It’s very lightweight and has easy one-handed portability. You will have the ability to change bevel settings without reaching behind the saw. It’s also nice that it has a large easy to read miter and bevel scales to ensure precise cuts every time. The 6 amp motor provides up to 3100 strokes per minute with variable speed control, with ¾ inch in stroke lengths. This is a low vibration tool, so there will be comfort while making perfect cuts. Our favorite feature about this miter is the toolless T-shank blade change system that helps with blade insertion and removing blades easily. There’s a dust blower that you’ll appreciate so that it won’t be all over the place and a lock on button.
What is a Miter Saw?
Cons:
What is a Circular Saw?
It depends on what your needs are, otherwise, you don’t need to.
Miter Saw Features
Cons:
Blade
Pros:
Table
Pros
Motor & Battery
Pros:
Miter Scale
The blade is fairly important to the miter saw. Without any blade, you won’t be able to make any cuts on the miter saw. Most comes in 10 to 12 inches, so you’ll have to decide which one is best for you. If a blade has a lot of teeth, you can expect to pay more than a blade that doesn’t. They’re the ones that have powerful motors and can usually cut without any errors.
Extra features
It makes handling the saw much safer as it locks down the saw’s shaft.
Circular Saw Features
The SKIL 5280 circular saw has a powerful 5300 RPM 15-amp motor that makes it already an attractive tool. It has a 7 ¼ inch max cutting depth capacity as well as a 51-degree bevel capacity with positive stops at 45 degree that can do a variety of cuts. There is a dust blower included to keep the dust out of your work area and it also has an anti-snag feature as well. It’s extremely lightweight at 6.95 pounds to reduce fatigue. It’s easy to change blades and this saw also has a tool wrench.
Power
Pros:
Blade Size
Pros:
Electric Brake
Spindle Lock
This is also referred to as blade capacity. The standard 7 ¼ inch circular saw blade will cut through 3 inches deep into materials. It’ll also cut through 2-inch lumber at 45 degrees in one pass.
Laser Guide
Cons:
Pros and Cons of Miter Saws
Cons
- Easy to make precise cuts at any degree
- Increases productivity
- Doesn’t need a lot of maintenance
- Cuts miters
- More versatile than miter saws
- Smaller, lightweight, portable
- Affordable
- Not good for cutting angles or curves
- High kickback, so safety is extremely important
- Rough edges are common
Miter vs Circular Saw Comparison Chart
| Features | Dewalt Miter | Dewalt Circular Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Versatility | Crosscuts | Wide range of cutting |
| Accuracy | Extremely Accurate | Average |
| Rip-Cuts | None | Yes |
| Cross Cuts | Yes, this tool is made for cross cuts | No |
| Rabbet & Dado | It can be done as it has a sliding compound | Yes, it is possible to do it. |
| Ease of Use | Relatively easy to use | Easy to use after you’ve learned how to handle it |
| Portability | A table or a workbench is required | Extremely lightweight so can be moved around if needed |
| Price | Check price here. | Check price here. |
Top 3 Best Miter Saws
Dewalt Miter – 12-Inch Sliding Compound
Cons:
- Double Bevel
- Powerful motor
- 3-year warranty
- Lightweight
- Can provide accurate miter cuts
- Comes with accessories such as dust bag, blade wrench and more
- Easy to use
- Cuts accurately
- Toolless T-shank blade change system
- Lightweight
- Good for day-to-day use
- Powerful
- Beginner-friendly
- 7 ¼ inch thick cutting range
- Powerful motor
- Good for the experienced
- Dust blower
- Powerful
- Hard to get good customer service with the warranty
- Blade sometimes stop while cutting according to some users
FAQ
Should I use a circular saw or miter saw?
Do you really need a miter saw?
A circular saw is a power tool with a flat circular blade that can rotate at high speed so it can cut wood, plywood and more.
Can a mitre saw be used as a circular saw?
This just basically stops the saw in reverse in a couple of seconds. It’s a handy feature in a lot of circular saws.
Do I really need a 12 miter saw?
Bottom Line
The CRAFTSMAN V20 has a very powerful motor with running capacity of 3800 RPM. It has a sliding 7 ¼ inch blade that has a cut cross capacity of 8 inches. It can cut at 90 degrees at 8 inches and crosscut 5 ½ inches at 45 degrees. It doesn’t have a double bevel like the Dewalt one does, but it’s single bevel blade and nine miter can ensure that there will be smooth angle cuts. It is extremely lightweight, and it even comes with side carry handles. It also comes with a carbide tipped blade, a fast charger (since it runs on a battery) and a couple other useful things that you can use (such as a dust bag) that’s pretty handy when you use this saw.
No. It does make accurate cuts at angles on wood.
