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A miter saw is the tool for jobs that call for accurate lumber as well as moulding cuts-- especially angles. The tool named for cutting miters does so much more.
Kinds Of Miter Saws
With a board flat on the base of a miter saw, any type of tilted cut across the broad face counts as a "miter" on any miter saw. Transform the board on its edge, area it against the fencing, and you'll reduce a "bevel." A lot of saws reduced from 90 to 45 levels in both instructions, and also some saws can reduce up to 55-degree angles.
Saws begin to vary when you look at their blade diameter-- commonly 10 inches or 12 inches. The bigger the blade, the deeper and bigger its optimum cut. Commonly, a 10-inch miter saw will certainly reduce a 2 x 6 at 90 degrees and a 2 x 4 at 45 levels; a 12-inch miter saw will certainly cut a 2 x 8 at 90 levels and a 2 x 6 at 45 levels.
Saws likewise differ by whether the blade arm simply rotates (a standard miter saw) or both swings and also slides (a gliding miter saw). The moving activity can cut also larger boards. A 12-inch version, as an example, will certainly cut a 2 x 16 at 90 degrees as well as a 2 x 12 at 45 degrees.
Either can become a compound saw-- the blade arm both swings at an angle and also turns at an angle to the bed of the table to cut both a bevel as well as miter simultaneously. This is primarily made use of to reduce crown moulding.
Reducing with a Miter Saw
The cut angle as well as timber density identify where the blade will speak to the product. When marking a board, extend the line throughout the stock, go down the blade to the wood to check your alignment, as well as change the board as needed prior to beginning the saw.
When you're reducing a board, remainder majority its length on the saw. If the board is as well long, stack a few scraps next to the saw to support the overhanging board. For a timesaving option, mount your saw on a saw stand with assistances for long stock.
Area the supply against the fence at the rear of the saw base, as well as hold it with your hands (or a clamp) at least 6 inches from the blade. Only after that must you begin the saw.
Constantly maintain your various other hand on the saw handle. Both arms ought to be right out in front of you, and your feet firmly grown.
Never ever cross your arms when running the saw.
Beginning the saw at the top of the operating position, enable the electric motor to find up to speed up, and bring the saw down into the timber. When the board is cut all the way with, launch the trigger as well as allow the blade to totally stop prior to you elevate the blade.
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Two Time-Savers
You can accelerate recurring cuts in 2 methods: Instead of separately determining components for similar routes, mark the component size on a piece of masking tape attached to the fence. Remove the tape when you're done.
With the saw unplugged and also the blade down, step from the blade teeth to a factor on the fencing equivalent to the part length.
With the end of a board pressed gently against the block, make your cut. Each component you cut after that will certainly be the exact same size-- simply blow away any kind of sawdust that can stack up versus the quit block.
Quick Tips for Miter Saw Success
• Always cut the factory end from a board prior to determining as well as cutting a part for better fit and also less sanding.
• Allow the saw do the work; do not require the blade via the wood.
• More teeth equates to smoother cuts. Make use of a blade with greater than 50 teeth for building cuts. For fine cuts, such as moulding, use a blade with more than 90 teeth.
• Treated lumber usually has a higher wetness web content than building lumber, so use a lower tooth count also for fine cuts. The open areas between the teeth clear the particles and also placed less strain on the motor.
• Preferably, cut one angle end of a component before you note as well as cut the contrary end.