The compact telescoping fence and moderate-length miter bar were a good fit for our saw. The protractor, adjustment knobs, and sliding fence felt more sturdy than the others in the test group.

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The best DeWalt chop saw is on sale for 43% off at Home Depot right now, and it comes with a collapsible stand for simple set-up. You can cut molding, framing, and more with this durable, precise saw.

But you don’t have to break out the protractor; you can easily use a level to determine the angle of the cut.