A budget 4-1/2 x 6 saw for light fabrication in a home shop.
Amazon $567.85
A compact mitering saw for shops that cut a lot of angles in small stock.
- 5 in round, 6 in wideCapacity
- 0.5 hpMotor
- 176 lbWeight
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Head swivels 0 to 60 degrees with the stock still clamped
- Adjustable hydraulic downfeed
- Horizontal only
- Warranty not on the listing
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Specifications
| Model number | HBS-56S |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting capacity | 5 in round, 6 in wide |
| Miter | Up to 60° |
| Vertical mode | No |
| Motor and power | |
| Motor | 0.5 hp |
| Hydraulic downfeed | Yes |
| Features | |
| Weight | 176 lb |
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