If you're dealing with lumber at all (or even PVC), it also pays to have a good miter saw, and right now, one of DeWalt's ...

Sliding miter saws offer the advantage of crosscutting boards up to 12 in. wide while still providing all the benefits of non-sliders. They're available with blade sizes ranging from 7-1/2 to 12 in.

The 20V MAX* XR ® 12-In. Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (DCS785) boasts DEWALT's largest cut capacity among its 20V Max* cordless miter saw line up. This saw is DEWALT's first 12-In. 20V Max* miter ...