Abstract: A miter saw assembly includes a base and a turntable rotatable in relation to the base. The miter saw further includes a cutting assembly having a saw blade configured to cut a work piece positioned on the turntable. In addition, the miter saw includes a dust conduit positioned to receive saw dust generated by a cutting operation of the cutting assembly on the work piece. The miter saw also includes a support assembly coupled to the turntable and configured to support the cutting assembly, the support assembly including (i) a carriage mechanism configured to enable linear movement of the cutting assembly in relation to the turntable, and (ii) a pivot mechanism configured to enable pivotal movement of the cutting assembly in relation to the turntable. The saw blade possesses (i) a first lateral face that defines a first plane, and (ii) a second lateral face that defines a second plane. A zone is defined between the first plane and the second plane.