A miter saw is the device for tasks that need precise lumber and moulding cuts-- specifically angles. The tool called for reducing miters does so a lot a lot more.

Types of Miter Saws

With a board flat on the base of a miter saw, any kind of angled cut across the vast face counts as a "miter" on any type of miter saw. Transform the board on its side, location it against the fencing, and also you'll reduce a "bevel." The majority of saws cut from 90 to 45 degrees in both directions, as well as some saws can cut up to 55-degree angles.

Saws begin to vary when you consider their blade size-- generally 10 inches or 12 inches. The larger the blade, the deeper and broader its optimum cut. Generally, a 10-inch miter saw will certainly reduce a 2 x 6 at 90 degrees as well as a 2 x 4 at 45 degrees; a 12-inch miter saw will certainly cut a 2 x 8 at 90 levels and also a 2 x 6 at 45 levels.

Saws additionally differ by whether the blade arm just revolves (a standard miter saw) or both swings as well as slides (a sliding miter saw). The gliding action can cut even larger boards. A 12-inch version, as an example, will cut a 2 x 16 at 90 degrees and a 2 x 12 at 45 degrees.

Either can end up being a substance saw-- the blade arm both swings at an angle and turns at an angle to the bed of the table to cut both a bevel and also miter at once. This is mostly utilized to reduce crown moulding.

Cutting with a Miter Saw

The cut angle and timber thickness identify where the blade will speak to the material. When marking a board, extend the line throughout the stock, drop the blade to the timber to examine your alignment, and change the board as needed before beginning the saw.

When you're reducing a board, remainder more than half its length on the saw. If the board is too long, pile a few scraps beside the saw to sustain the looming board. For a timesaving option, place your saw on a saw stand with supports for lengthy stock.

Place the stock versus the fence at the back of the saw base, and hold it with your hands (or a clamp) at least 6 inches from the blade. Never ever cross your arms when running the saw.

Beginning the saw on top of the operating placement, permit the motor ahead up to speed, and bring the saw down right into the timber. When the board is cut completely through, launch the trigger and allow the blade to totally stop before you elevate the blade.

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2 Time-Savers

You can accelerate recurring cuts in 2 means: Instead of independently determining parts for the same routes, mark the part size on a piece of masking tape affixed to the fencing. Then get rid of the tape when you're done.

With the saw unplugged and also the blade down, procedure from the blade teeth to a point on the fencing equivalent to the part size.

With the end of a board pressed gently versus the block, make your cut. Each part you reduced after that will certainly be the exact same size-- just blow away any kind of sawdust that can pile up against the stop block.

Quick Tips for Miter Saw Success

• Always reduced the manufacturing facility end from a board before measuring and cutting a component for far better fit as well as less sanding.

• Allow the saw do the job; do not compel the blade with the wood.

• More teeth equates to smoother cuts. Make use of a blade with more than 50 teeth for building cuts. For fine cuts, such as moulding, utilize a blade with more than 90 teeth.

• Dealt with lumber generally has a greater wetness web content than construction lumber, so utilize a lower tooth matter also for great cuts. The open areas in between the teeth clear the particles as well as put much less strain on the electric motor.

• When possible, reduced one angle end of a component before you note as well as cut the contrary end.