Recommend a miter saw for cutting 6" × 2" aluminum extrusion (SEG light boxes)

[nolanola]

I'm setting up to cut 6" × 2" aluminum extrusions for SEG light-box frames (production, not just prototyping). I’m looking for miter saw recommendations and related setup tips.

Use case

Material: aluminum extrusion, 6" wide × 2" tall (fairly thin wall)

Cuts: 90° and 45° miters for frame assembly.

 

[Moze]

Most of the major brands are good....DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita, etc. DeWalt is widely considered as having some of the best miter saws.

Put a Diablo aluminum blade on any quality 12" miter saw and you'll be good to go.

 

[nolanola]

Thank you. I think this type of saws won't be able to make 6" miter cuts.

Most of the major brands are good....DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita, etc. DeWalt is widely considered as having some of the best miter saws.

Put a Diablo aluminum blade on any quality 12" miter saw and you'll be good to go.

 

[user23434]

The dewalt with the shadow cutline is the best.

12 in. (305mm) Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw with CUTLINE™ Blade Positioning System

Get the job done with the 12 in. Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw featuring a 15 Amp motor and a stainless-steel miter detent plate. Get accurate, repeatable cuts with accuracy and durability with this lightweight saw designed for professional jobsites.

www.dewalt.com

 

[Moze]

Thank you. I think this type of saws won't be able to make 6" miter cuts.

It can. Google the capacity.

 

[Gino]

The dewalt with the shadow cutline is the best.

12 in. (305mm) Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw with CUTLINE™ Blade Positioning System

Get the job done with the 12 in. Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw featuring a 15 Amp motor and a stainless-steel miter detent plate. Get accurate, repeatable cuts with accuracy and durability with this lightweight saw designed for professional jobsites.

www.dewalt.com

That's the good one I have here. I have 3 all total, but the dewalt is by far the best one. In fact, I might be selling mine soon. Make me an offer and maybe I'll sell it sooner.