How to Use a Tablesaw to Make Miter Cuts
The ability to cut miters on your tablesaw can significantly improve the saw's versatility. Done correctly, it is safe and a straightforward technique. Using this technique with your tablesaw you can cut miters accurately.
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Instructions
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Put on safety glasses.
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Using your miter gauge, set your tablesaw to 90 degrees.
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Remove the rip fence from the table saw.
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Set the miter gauge to the angle required.
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Raise the blade to approximately 1/8 inch above the thickness of your board.
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Using a scrap piece of wood, clamp the wood to the miter gauge and make a test cut to check for accuracy. Repeat this process until you have the desired angle set and can achieve accurate cuts with the miter gauge.
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Start cutting your material.
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Tips & Warnings
Always use scrap wood to set up the cut.
Cut with a slow continuous feed rate.
Read the owner's manual before using the saw for the first time.
Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
