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Which side of miter saw goes up?
Cut Wide Boards With the Best Side Down Splinters and tear-outs occur where the blade breaks through the wood. That’s the bottom side when plunge-cutting narrow boards, so it’s best to cut narrow boards with the “show” side face up.
What do you put a miter saw on?
Power miter saws are designed to make angled cuts for moulding, trim work, rafters and other general carpentry applications. The saws also make straight crosscuts and, when equipped with the right blade, the versatility of a miter saw is an important part of a tool arsenal for professional carpenters as well as DIYers.
Do you need to mount a miter saw?
Fun fact: Miter saws usually don’t include a stand, unless you buy a package or combo deal. So you will want to get a stand quickly to get the best results from your new tool. Technically, you don’t need a stand to use a miter saw. You can use your saw on a table or any other flat surface you can find.
Do you cut wood with the good side up or down?
Your plywood should be oriented so that the blade exits the wood on the good face. So for a circular saw and miter saw, make your cuts with the good face down; on the table saw, with the good face up.
Do I need to mount my miter saw?
Can you use a metal cut off blade on a miter saw?
If you do plan on using your miter saw to cut through any metal material, you’ll have to change the blade on your miter saw to a metal cutting blade. This would be the bare minimum, without considering the torque, power, and RPM of your specific saw.
Can I use my miter saw as a chop saw?
Miter saws and chop saws are not the same, even if the descriptions may sound similar. A chop saw is used for straight precision cuts, and a miter saw is used for angled cuts. Though it’s tempting to try to adjust the miter saw to work as a chop saw, the results will not be as good.
Why is my miter saw burning the wood?
A dull blade will make it hard to cut quickly, and the slower the feed rate of the saw, the more friction against the wood and the greater the likelihood of scorch marks. Pushing the stock through the saw too slowly is a common cause of saw blade burn. Sometimes a blade that feels dull might only be dirty.