At least big enough that you can secure it safely while cutting.
Cutting angles on wood.
A mitre saw can cut wood at any angle you wish in both directions.
Because both ar in fact compound saws in that the blade can be angled 2 ways. -The sliding action is an added feature.
A siding compound mitre saw is one that goes up an down on a hinge at the rear and angles sideways just like a regular mitre saw , but as well as all this, the motor and blade can slide forwards on a bar (or 2 bars) to allow wider cuts.
It is a type of dropsaw which cuts wood at a precise angle. It is a powertool that sits on a bench and you align the wood with the lines on the saw and you drop the handle down to cut the wood.
You will need the sliding mitre gauge that comes with the table saw, it acts as a fence and push stick for your material.
You can find a Sliding Mitre Saw at Home Depot. They have a Dewalt 15 Amp. 12 inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw available for just $599. each. You can find it at Home Depot online or in their stores.
The sliding compound mitre saw slides up to or around 12 inches wide. the other doesn't slide and can only go straight up and down and only cut about 7 inches wide
The mitre saws forward and the back saws backford.
I can give you the names of three saws that cut wood. Skilsaw, sawzall, bandsaw. There are many more if you would like.ANS 2 Three more are the Compound Mitre saw, Jig Saw and table saw.
an angle grinder,nibblers,band saw,circular saw,mitre saw,jig saw, all of these need metal cutting blades as some of them can cut wood aswell depending on the blade
Mitre or jigsaw