On May 6, 10:47*am, "James" wrote:
Will a *12 inch, *non-reciprocating miter saw cut *6 *x 6 * beams in one
pass ??? * *I know it would be close, but I would like to hear from someone
who has done it. *Again, can it cut in one pass, so as to get a perfectly
smooth cut ?

No. The saw's motor is approximately 6" in diameter, and limits the
depth of cut to about 4.5" on a typical 12" circular miter saw.