This miter saw from DeWalt has a cross-cut capacity of 2-in. x 6-inches. That means that if a board is wider than six inches, you cant cut it all the way through because the blade wont reach.

The compound miter saw is used for making accurate cross-cuts on wood and soft plastic. In Maker Lab we have a Craftsman 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw and a DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw ...