How to Use a Miter Saw

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WHAT IS A MITER SAW?

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A miter cut is an angled cut made across the width (or face) of a board. A bevel cut is an angled cut made through the thickness of a board A cross cut is a straight cut across the face of a board.

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HOW TO USE IT

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SAFETY TIPS

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How to Use a Miter Saw

New to power tools? here are some tips.

WHAT IS A MITER SAW?

HANDLE + TRIGGER

BLADE + GUARD

FENCE

BEVEL GAUGE

MITER GAUGE

A miter cut is an angled cut made across the width (or face) of a board. A bevel cut is an angled cut made through the thickness of a board A cross cut is a straight cut across the face of a board.

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SAFETY TIPS

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