A miter saw (100) with work surface extensions (130) comprises a base (102) with a rotatable table (104) positioned on the base (102). The miter saw (100) further comprises a bevel support (116) is that is pivotable with respect to a table surface (104). A cutting blade (110) is supported by the bevel support (116). A work surface extension (130) is moveably connected to the base (102) between a retracted position and an extended position. The work surface extension (130) provides a work surface that is substantially planar with the table surface. At least one elongated member (250) is fixed to the work surface extension (130) and moveably engages the base (102). A substantial portion of the at least one elongated member (250) is positioned within or under the base (100) when the work surface extension (130) is in the retracted position. The substantial portion of the at least one elongated member (250) is positioned between the base (102) and the work surface extension (130) when the at least one elongated member (250) is in the extended position.