After making all those 2x8" cuts with a 10" miter saw that doesn't fully cut a 2x8", I figured it was time to make an upgrade since I'm doing quite a few more cuts. First I was looking at harbor freight's admiral 12" sliding miter saw for $200 with a $20 coupon. The 20% off coupons exclude admiral brand. I figured it was a long shot but I'll see if there's anything on craigslist. There was endless junk, but then one 2 towns over was for sale for $300, a hitachi 12" sliding miter saw with stand. shot the guy a text and boom, proud owner of a new saw that will make cuts much easier.