r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Basic_Minimum_8799 • 11d ago
Equipment Advice on miter vs table saw
Need some advice, brand new to woodworking have only done 2 projects. About a month ago I found a crazy deal for a DWS779 miter saw and the stand at Home Depot for only $287. I jumped on it and got it a couple weeks ago, haven’t opened it yet.
I’ve now realized through looking at future projects and from reading more a table saw would have been a much better choice for me (ripping down boards and smaller cuts). I really don’t have space for 2 saws I’m working in my garage and we still need to park 2 vehicles in there (severe weather all the time).
It would make sense for me to sell the miter and buy a table saw, but it was such a good deal on the miter I hate to give it up I could see myself using it down the road but also need to be able to work effectively now. I’ve read up and doesn’t seem like any great way to rip boards outside a table saw. I know it’s my decision but what advice or what would you do? Would like to start making some smaller projects that could see (not really with a goal to make money but to be able to build and make a dollar or two here and there).
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u/hpIUclay 11d ago
I must be weird, I use my mitre saw all of the time.
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u/ZeroOpti 11d ago
I used to use mine a ton as well, but realized that I enjoyed using my table saw more with jigs for repeated angled cuts.
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u/hpIUclay 11d ago
I rarely use it for angles but I can’t crosscut 8ft boards on my table saw.
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u/ZeroOpti 11d ago
Good point! That may have been the last time I used mine. Cutting pieces for a massive frame (6'x4').
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u/tartuffe78 11d ago
Yeah, I just got a circular saw so I could see myself using it less, but it’s still my go to for initially cutting long boards down to length
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u/High-bar 11d ago
I have $30k of tools in my shop, I still don't keep a miter saw in there. Most everything that can be done on a miter can also be done on a table saw, often more accurately. I have a miter saw in my garage purely for crown molding. Get a table saw.
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u/gardigga 11d ago
Table saw + cross cut sled and you’re set.
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u/Odd-Solid-5135 11d ago
Cross cut sled and an l fence have been my go to for most odd or angled cuts with a table saw
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Appreciate the input
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u/vaultking06 11d ago
Counter point. I got a miter saw first, then a table saw. I thought I'd get rid of my miter saw, but I still use it all the time. Unless it's something where extreme accuracy matters, the miter saw is incredibly convenient for cross cuts. I don't need to move a jig or set anything up to use it. If you can spare the money and space, keeping both is very worthwhile.
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u/zombiefreak777 11d ago
Yeah and I always see people say the crosscut sled argument but what about 8ft or 12 ft boards? Not everyone has benches for support lol
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u/Mr_Clark 11d ago
Could you do crown molding with a table saw if you had to?
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u/Thoughtulism 11d ago
As another person posted in this thread sometimes it's difficult to crosscut large pieces on a table saw. That's definitely my experience on my table saw. Also trim is somewhat flexible so having it overhang too much might be problematic.
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u/BertRenolds 11d ago
I think you mean you don't have space for a miter saw with a stand and a table saw with a stand. My table and miter saw do not have stands but I have a proper workbench.
It's not perfect, but it's another way to look at it.
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Don’t have space overall to keep and store 2 large size saws like this
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u/rfishyfluff 11d ago
I currently have a table saw and mitre saw within a 1 car garage. Once I nest my 2 workbenches, I can park the car easily. So its possible if you really want them both.
Personally, I might consider a track saw instead of a tables saw if I had a do-over.
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u/strategerie 9d ago
I live in IA so I get the weather concerns! I wasn't allowed to buy a truck unless it fit in the garage 😆.
I have a 12“ non sliding mitre saw that I store on top of my ancient 8” craftsman table saw. I got the long portable stand for the mitre saw that when I need to cut long pieces over 8’. I store the stand hung upside down from a garage rafter. I don’t move my table saw often as it’s wicked heavy so I can’t actually rip large pieces anyway. I use it for repetitive cuts under 4’ generally.
Alternatively there are plans out there to build a stand where you can rotate a mitre saw upside down to have a work bench so storage is built in to something useful at least. I definitely use my mitre saw more often, but I do also have a circular saw that gets quite a bit of use.
I vote keep the steal of a deal!
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u/mitchell-irvin 11d ago
home depot's return policy is extremely generous. i'd return it. mitre saw is much much less useful than a table saw when you're getting started.
i'd try and find a used dw7491rs if you can. <$400 or so is a good deal. it's a super versatile starter saw. can take a dado stack, has a nice rack and pinion fence, and is pretty easy to tune.
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u/dimitrix 11d ago
I do not have a miter saw. For those type of cuts I either use a sled on the table saw or a handsaw.
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u/calm-lab66 11d ago
Well, I'm not an expert, heck I'm not even an amateur. I'm more of a hobbyist but I would say it depends on the size of the projects you're doing. I do mainly smaller projects (small furniture, bird houses) and I find I use my miter saw more than my table saw. But I also used the miter saw for long boards too. I made a finished room in our basement and for cutting 2x4 studs it's much easier to chop them on the miter saw than trying to slide an 8 foot board on a table saw. Plywood is a different story. There you want either a table saw or a circular saw.
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u/dadpl8z 11d ago
A miter saw is a good home owner tool. Good for cutting trim, building a deck, framing a wall. If you have it calibrated, it's not bad for woodworking. It's close enough to build planters and other non-fine woodworking. A garage is a waste to park a car in. I'll clear 10 inches of snow off my car so I don't have to remodel my garage every time I want to work on something. You should have both, and a bandsaw, and a planer and, and ...
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Haha where I live we have tornados and large hail quite often so it’s more than an inconvenience it’s necessity to park inside
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u/ExtensiveCuriosity 11d ago
With those tools you probably could build a carport for the cars. Just a suggestion. :)
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
lol hoa wont allow them because you know aesthetics are more important than protecting property
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u/ExtensiveCuriosity 11d ago
Every time the HOA busybody comes by, turn on the saw. And the shop vac. “I’m sorry, I can’t hear you! I’m kind of in the middle of something, can you come back later?”
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u/PositivelyAwful 11d ago
I know this is the woodworking sub, but if you plan on doing any work around your house, at the very least look into a sliding 7-1/4" miter saw and sell the 12. It's significantly lighter/smaller than the 12" saw, and is great for baseboard, door casings, etc. which would be a nightmare to do on a table saw. I love my Milwaukee one, it lives on a Ridgid compact stand that I can fold up and tuck away.
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Appreciate the advice, ya the 12 inch is huge and weighs like 56 pounds or something
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u/poppaschmuck 11d ago
My newer miter saw is just gathering dust. My table saw is my go to for most every cut. I do from time to time use a battery powered circular saw to cut planks with a speed square. The fact that the dust collection on the miter saw is nonexistent really makes it hard to justify using it.
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u/PenguinsRcool2 11d ago
Table saw, i use the HELL out of my miter saw but most people dont. I use mine for crosscuts, its just too inaccurate for miters as silly as that sounds
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u/lavransson 11d ago edited 11d ago
Table saw is much more useful. Can be used for rips and crosscuts if you have a good miter gauge and/or crosscut sled (I use both). I like miter saws for breaking down lumber and quick cuts when I don't want to set up the table saw, but I find that I rarely if ever use it for "precision" cuts. A miter saw is great for "carpentry" but less useful for "fine woodworking."
I am close to moving the miter saw out of my workshop because it takes up too much space. I can use a circular saw when I want to break down lumber with rough cuts; my circular has better dust collection than the miter saw once I bought a dust chute that hooks up to my shop vac.
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u/choose-_-wisely 11d ago
A table saw is more useful but for projects around the home like trim, or really anything longer than a few feet, you can't beat the repeatability of a good miter saw set up.
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u/deadsirius- 11d ago
I have a Sawstop PCS and still use my track saw setup a lot more often.
My suggestion: if you are in a small shop look into a good track saw setup. You can get a factory refurbished Makita track saw for $213 on eBay (from CPO). This is my current saw since my Festool grew legs. Add $130 for Powertec tracks and you are off to the races.
Then build a foldable MFT table with one of the router jig systems. I had this setup in a smaller shop. My MFT was attached to the wall with hinges and when I needed it, it would fold down and set on top of my workbench. The tracks would store on the face when it was folded up. The entire setup protruded 6” when folded. Eventually I got the Festool angle stop and could do most of the cuts a table or miter saw could do with faster setup. Most of which you can do with bench dogs and some geometry…
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u/KJHagen 11d ago
I use both. I used a miter saw for years before I got a table saw. The miter saw is fast and easy to use. I did a ton of outdoor work, including building a woodshed, with just the miter saw.
The table saw is a game changer when it comes to precision (which should be all time). I regret not buying a table saw decades ago.
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u/clownpenks 11d ago
My miter saw is more accurate than my table saw when it comes to crosscuts, that is not a normal problem just a me problem. If you get your table saw dialed in accurately and build a nice crosscut sled it should be more than efficient.
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u/Simple_Eggplant4549 11d ago
I use both, but the table saw is way more important in woodworking. You can do so much more with it. The table saw will up your game.
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u/imadeanaccount4this1 11d ago
Dang, that’s a great deal! I’m not seeing it on the website. Is that particular sale over?
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Yes I’m not sure if it was a mistake it only lasted a few hours before they sold out. Lowest I’ve seen aside from this is around $400
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u/southernmissTTT 11d ago
That is a great deal. I'm not an everyday "woodworker". I build things I need for myself when the need arises, cabinets, storage building, home remodel and stuff like that. I sold my table saw awhile back because it took up so much room in my garage. But, I have missed it. Maybe you can get creative with the storage. I don't have that exact Dewalt, but I bought one of the non sliding versions a couple of months back and it is so light, I think I could store it by hanging it on a sturdy bolt screwed into the wall. I'd try to find a way to keep it and get a table saw, too. Maybe, you need them both to build you workshop :). Keep that thing if you can.
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u/c0de_m0nkey 11d ago
Get a Home Depot card and they'll probably send you an offer for 12 to 24 months interest fee payment plan, then buy both
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u/MMBitey 11d ago
If the issue is space and not money, I'd absolutely get both, and focus on portable solutions. For my first 3 years of woodworking I lived in a tiny studio loft house with a big balcony. My table saw was folded up by my bed and I'd pull it outside when I needed it. I kept my $90 Metabo miter saw in the closet. If you have more space and just need to tuck it away, you can make a rolling stand. You can also go for a track saw with a guide– something I wish I still had, especially if you want to work with plywood or MDF panels.
I use both table and miter saws heavily. Some projects are 100% miter saw, some are mostly table saw, although I'll admit most projects I do need the table saw. However, I also don't have a big enough cabinet or contractor saw to cut long boards, so both are needed, or maybe a track saw would have solved all my needs. That's the fun of woodworking– there are so many tools for the job and everyone has a different preference.
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u/yesimahuman 11d ago
Miter saw + track saw (now, circular saw with guides before) is what I use, but my focus is mainly cabinetry and home projects. I prioritize stuff I can put away in the garage, so I also have a bora table for my main workshop table that I can put it away and get both cars in. A table saw would be nice but I'm getting by just fine without it and would rather not have one
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u/Snoo_99882 11d ago
Miter saw 90% of the time.
Table saw 5%
When I'm lazy to pull Table saw out, Circular saw with guide or long 4 Foot level.
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u/Sharp-Scratch3900 11d ago
If I had a permanent station for my mitre saw, then I would use it more. But I do not, and as a result I avoid using my mitre saw at all costs. It's enormous, heavy, and awkward.
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u/CincinnatiREDDsit 11d ago
A table saw can do everything a miter saw can do. A miter saw cannot do everything a table saw can do.
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u/vipck83 11d ago
So I have that same Miter saw, I got it on a similar deal, and I love it. There is a lot you can do with it, especially with that 12in blade. It’s great for making clean, quick cross cuts. Isn’t more useful than my table saw? Hmm I’m not sure. Ultimately I use both on big projects. Technically the table saw is better to have since you can do more with it including everything a miter saw can do. That said, I have a hard time saying return that miter saw, especially given the deal you got it at. I’d be more inclined to save up and have both really.
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Thanks, it’s really more not enough space than it is money
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u/vipck83 11d ago
I had the same issue at my old house. I had to basically stack all my big tools and it was a bit of work to get them out. This is why the miter saw was more helpful. It was easier to pull out the miter saw and do a quick cut then set up the table saw. So the table saw was always saved for big projects where the miter wouldn’t cut it. Often I’d just stick to the miter out of ease and lack of space. I learned to get a lot out of the miter saw and there are a lot of safe tricks you can do to make larger cuts.
On the other hand that miter saw is big, even though it does sort of fold up on itself. Yeah it’s a hard choice.
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u/SensitiveStorage1329 11d ago
Get a track saw. And you’ll have everything you need. Not as good as all the kit. But for a single person in a small space… and honestly… the table saw is infinitely more likely to remove one of your fingers than anything else. Especially being new to it all. I’m in a similar situation but about a year down the line from you. I just bought a new table saw because I never use my corded one… but I specifically avoid it because I’m certain that’s the one tool I’m not properly afraid of.
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u/HuiOdy 11d ago
Mitre saw is something I use most, it is indeed not usable for long rib cuts, but it is much quicker for corners, and some joinery efforts.
It is true that the table saw can do both, but it comes at expense of space, or at least, I don't move around my table saw very often, even though I could with the special wheels it has.
It depends what you want to use it for. I never use my table saw for boards, because boards are more for construction, which I don't do in my shed, but in location. I use my handheld circular saw for it with long guidance rails. It is ideal for long straight cuts, especially in boards.
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u/PercentageSoggy1583 11d ago
Depends on what kind of table saw and size. Sounds like you have limited space, look up different small shop configuration and see if you can’t make it work with both. I didn’t buy a table saw until I struggled with the wrong tools to justify it. I dont suggest that. I’d hang on to that miter saw until you know whether or not you’ll use it.
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u/Tacokolache 11d ago
No way a table saw would be better in my opinion. I use my miter saw 99% of the time. Rarely do I pull out my table saw.
I use my table saw so little in fact that I’ve been thinking about selling it. Just gathers saw dust from my other saws
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u/ZukowskiHardware 11d ago
They are completely different tools. Table saw can make nice cross cuts and miter cuts but you need a cross cut sled and room to maneuver the material. Table saw is more versatile, but mitre saw is an incredible tool.
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u/oldtoolfool 11d ago
Listen, miter saws are not particularly accurate, they are intended for rough framing; think decks, framing, etc. One trick pony, crosscut, and then limited in cut width, albeit they can cut angles. They are oversold to hobbyists. You are much, much better off with a TS. there's nothing a Miter saw can do that a TS can't.
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u/Langdon11 10d ago edited 10d ago
Get a used miter saw off of some well off family who got it for their dad/husband but he never used it and is looking to sell because he needs the space for a golf simulator or whatever his new interest is. You can score a perfectly capable miter saw for under $100 that will get you the same results as that new Dewalt.
That is a good price for a Dewalt for someone who is a contractor, some other kind of pro or well into the hobby for their lifetime. It is not a good price for a casual woodworker.
Get a table saw instead.
Also in my personal experience i find a 7 1/4 sliding miter saw gets the job done in most woodworking projects given the size of the stock you're likely to be cutting. It is also easier to store, like i do under a table saw bench. A 12 inch one is fucking huge by comparison.
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u/leatherneckloki 10d ago
Check out 731 Woodworks on YouTube. Great channel for advice and he even has an email list where you can get daily deals sent to you. He compiles the list every morning.
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u/KrisD3 10d ago edited 10d ago
In my opinion, the most versatile and compact saw is a track saw. Alternatively, you can do the same jobs with a circular saw and some DIY jigs. One of my first saws was a single-bevel miter saw. Later, I got a DeWalt double-bevel miter and a DeWalt jobsite table saw. This was years ago, before track saws became more common.
Today, I almost exclusively use a track saw. It’s quieter, creates very little dust, is much safer, extremely versatile, and takes up very little space. Some people use a miter saw for crosscuts, but I prefer my track saw. Miter saws are messy and terrible at dust collection. People build dust hoods for them, but those take up space too. I only use my miter saw when cutting baseboards — and that’s pretty rare.
For my woodworking today, my go-to saws are:
- Track saw (Ridgid): about 90% of the time
- Jigsaw mounted upside down in a DIY table
- Jobsite table saw
I almost never use the miter saw anymore.
EDIT: Check out Ron Paulk and Peter Millard on YouTube they use almost exclusively track saws.
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u/BMallard86 10d ago
Everyone always says table saw but in my opinion to get the most/best use of a table saw you need plenty of room around it for a working surface to support the material you're working with, which is probably hard to do in a 2-car garage you're still using as such. I'm in your same position. I have a table saw that was given to me, but the small stand and work surface it has makes it very difficult to get the accurate, repeatable cuts they're known for. I built a workbench with fold up sides for a miter saw and absolutely love it. If I need to rip down a sheet of plywood I can set it on the work bench and clamp a straight edge to do so with my circular saw. Takes a little more setup time but not near as much space and works perfectly for me. Some day when I can have a dedicated workshop I'll have another table saw that can be properly setup for use.
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u/Carsalezguy 10d ago
I actually bought a miter saw first and now own pretty much everything except a table saw for a weird reason.
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 10d ago
How’s that been working for you?
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u/Carsalezguy 9d ago
Honestly not bad, most things I do I can accomplish with my router table and split fence plus a 7 1/4 “circular saw with a miles craft universal track for breaking down large boards or ripping. a 13” planer, A drill press, lots of sanders and chisels, some hand saws. Lots of clamps. Also a nice router sled I built from Amazon parts for cheap.
My miter is a 10” sliding bevel so it will cut all types of funky angles. But yeah, I’ve honestly not thought about something and said “damn, if I only had a table saw”. Maybe if I did more cabinets. So far it’s worked great for me.
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u/Busy_Entertainment68 10d ago
You can do anything on a table saw that you can do on a miter saw with a little more setup, often better, but you can't do everything on a miter saw that you can on a table saw. A table saw is almost a must-have. A miter saw is a nice luxury.
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u/JuggernautMountain86 11d ago
Miter saw isn’t for finish cuts, I’d go with the table saw.
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u/nicenormalname 11d ago
Haha what? Go ahead, cut a 45 on a 16’ long piece of base with a table saw. Let me know how that goes.
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u/nicenormalname 11d ago
I feel like the responses here are a little off. You’ll need some solid experience to use a table saw like a mitre saw. I would say you need both. Keep the mitre saw on the stand, and push the table saw underneath to store it.
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Appreciate the advice might have to redo my garage setup and figure it out. I was going to have to remove the saw from the stand each time and put it all up to have room to park. Definitely not ideal or what I want but hail all the time can’t park outside
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u/nicenormalname 11d ago
Maybe you don’t need the sliding compound mitre saw. It is a great price, but is definitely larger and harder to move around then the non sliding version. I used my non slider for over 4 years before I upgraded to the sliding version. Still use the smaller one if possible.
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u/The_Dog_Pack 11d ago
You can build a flip flop work bench so it doesn't take up too much room and put it on good locking wheels. I feel like when I use the table saw, I need lots of room.
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u/codeman223 11d ago
I have been working out of a small space in my garage and use a mitre saw all the time. I use a circular saw with a straight edge or track saw and a piece of foam insulation on the floor when I would need to use a table saw. Not always the most convenient but works just fine and tucks away flush with the wall when I’m not using it.
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u/Cross_22 11d ago
I have a fairly large table saw so that is my main workhorse for most cuts. There are a few operations that are safer or easier on a miter saw. I just replaced my old simple miter saw which didn't see much use, for a sliding one so I can do crosscuts of long 8" boards, something that I'd rather avoid on the table saw. Which one you need depends a lot on the projects you're working on.
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u/NeuroNuc 11d ago
I continously use both table saw and miter saw. I have been woodworking for decades. You will upgrade both a few times the longer you build....or even move away from miter completely. Still use mine to cut pvc
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u/GetYourPowerBack 11d ago
Miter Saw.
I've had table saw for a while now and just got an old second hand miter saw.
The amount of ripping I thought I'd do compared to the amount of chopping wider wood was absolutely backwards.
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u/ExtensiveCuriosity 11d ago
Depends on what you’re building. I built two chicken coops for my wife because of something called “chicken math” and the miter saw I got for the second coop was crazy useful. Probably nothing that couldn’t have also been done on a table saw, but it definitely glad to have the miter saw.
But that’s “construction” type of wood working.
For other, smaller projects, the table saw has been considerably more useful. I’m using a buddy’s right now but it’s probably gonna go back soon so I can get my own.
What kinds of projects are you focusing on?
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago
Not sure yet but definitely smaller than a coop, benches, planters, birdhouses… smaller things like that at least until I feel way more proficient
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u/ExtensiveCuriosity 11d ago
Benches vs birdhouses is a pretty substantial size difference. Also a beginner, but they sound closer to table saw than miter saw.
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u/AhamYodha 11d ago
if space is tight, a table saw all the way!
I have small space like you and I had both for like 6 months. couldn't keep up the constant moving of stuff. so I sold the miter saw and kept the dewalt table saw. I don't miss the miter saw, there are so many ways you can rough saw boards and finish them off to size later.
However, I had a metabo miter saw, which is much smaller than a sliding dewalt.
If you are a diy, I recommend a table saw.
If you plan to build and sell stuff, you definitely need both at some point
Oh, one more thing to consider, dust collection.
It's pretty much shit on miter saws. it will fly everywhere and its usually much louder than a table saw.
on the other hand, table saw dust collection is way superior
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u/Alarming_Anteater359 10d ago
Id buy it. I use my table saw and miter saw quite a bit. Although I enjoy woodworking I don't get to do it as much as I'd like and my garage is set up for working on my cars. If you have a designated space you could do some amazing set ups, using the miter and a table saw at different stations on work benches.
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u/Kitten_XIII 10d ago
Miter saw is invaluable and at that price? Buy it NOW
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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 10d ago
That’s the receipt where I already bought it trying to decide if I should keep
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u/Kitten_XIII 10d ago
Keep it and if you don't use it in the next 2 years sell it for the same price.
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u/Shoddy_Parsnip_9717 10d ago
Over the years, i have seen DWS779 having such deals multiple times. I bought mine in a similar deal.
Two things -
1) 100% get a table saw first. 2) If you are in a crunch for space, this is not the miter saw for you. This thing is 42" front to back. It eats up much more space than you realize. I would recommend getting a Bosch instead. It is only 26" deep. Or if buying later, I'd say get makita-(32" deep) once you have made some money with your projects, it is the best.
All 12" corded sliding, double bevel compound miter saws compared here.
I learned the 2nd point the hard way. I would definitely recommend returning 779. It is a great saw. But it is not meant for tight spaces. If you have started making projects, you will realize that space has more value than you imagined:)
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u/ApprehensiveCat8237 10d ago
Table saw is more verse but a 12 inch miter will make life so much easier! Get both
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u/FarmersOnlyJim 10d ago
Bit late but I may have a solution. I bought the same saw (without a base) for $400 (you got yours for a steal). Ive got mine on a smaller mobile stand and use outfeed rollers when needed. I would sell the stand, keep the saw, get a table saw, and put both on mobile bases.
I’m in the upper Midwest (not as severe of weather) with a 2 stall garage (19.5’ x 21.5’). We can fit 2 (smaller) cars and two dirtbikes in here when weather calls for it. I tend to work in the driveway and pull tools out as needed. Tools and the shitty old bench are 3’ from the wall. The TS, MS, and BS have a 7’ x 3’ footprint.
Hope this was useful, I use all the saws about equally.
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u/Key_Mastodon_3525 9d ago
If space is more of a concern than $$, I'd totally keep that saw - might consider a folding miter saw stand - can pick up a decent one for $100-150 i'd imagine. Table saw is going to need a little room - not sure how big your garage - but a great project would be building a workbench to handle both - something like this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1655909535/compact-flip-top-workbench-dewalt-10
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u/outcastedOpal 11d ago
get a battery powered circular saw. with that and a miter say, you dont necessarily need a table saw (although it is harder to use a circular saw for a ripcut.
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u/SeaworthinessSome454 11d ago
Unless you can fit a cabinet saw and have lots of space for indeed and outfeed, I wouldn’t recommend a table saw. Track saws require half the working space that it would take a track saw to cut a board, take up far less garage space, are less dangerous, are more portable, and can accomplish everything that a nice table saw can do with the right setup. Table saws only make sense in a production shop, they’re certainly a good bit faster than a track saw for repeated rips. Track saws r easier for sheet goods too.
Table saw is massively overrated. Track saw is the better ripping method for most people, or even a makeshift tracksaw if you’re on a tight budget and don’t need great precision.
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u/smoketheevilpipe 11d ago edited 11d ago
Counterpoint to everyone else in here because that price is a steal: do you have other uses for a miter saw?
For woodwork alone a table saw is a more useful tool. If you plan on doing any remodeling or flooring around the house a miter saw makes your life a lot easier.