I can see the obvious advantages to both. My question is for small projects is it worth it for me to spend $100+ dollars more for the miter saw? OR am I better off getting a pretty nice circular saw and learn to use some jigs then when my budget needs expand get a nicer quality Miter? What are your amps, and blade size minimums? I am not building a house or cabinets here, just maybe a work bench or a crude bed frame.