As a beginner in using a miter saw, it will be best to understand that the saw blade is the heart of your miter saw. As such, it will help to know how to select the correct blade size for your miter saw. The standard miter saw sizes include 7.5 “, 8.5″, 10″, and 12″, … Read more
When your miter saw is not cutting straight and square cuts you are longing for when working on a trim piece, you will surely get frustrated. In such a case, you need to step back a bit and figure out the reasons behind your miter saw’s inability to cut straight. Miter saw is the most … Read more
If you’re an avid woodworker, you will ensure that your miter saw is correctly stored because you know the value of every device in your tool arsenal. Besides, you know that power tools like the miter saw can be susceptible to damage due to the vicissitudes of weather. If the winter in your place is … Read more
So, you have recently bought a new miter saw, and now you need to calibrate it correctly to get the most out of it. Yet, you are at a loss as to how to calibrate it. It is understandable to feel that way whenever you do something for the first time. Fortunately, calibrating a miter … Read more
A miter saw is a powerful tool that you can use to make crosscuts and miter cuts with excellent accuracy. You can adjust the vertical tilt axis of the miter saw’s upper portion before cutting on the workpiece. Besides, you can use it for making wood trim and molding cuts. Plus, you can also use … Read more
You might be looking and marveling at how some woodworkers effortlessly install those intricate crown moldings. But frankly speaking, installing those crown moldings might look easy. Yet, its installation indeed requires skills and techniques. If you are a tyro in woodworking, you need to learn those skills and techniques to be a well-rounded woodworker. Besides, … Read more
Several years ago, my best friend was gifted by his wife with a miter saw which kickstarted his penchant for woodworking. Not knowing what to do with that powerful tool, he immediately phoned me asking which miter saw projects he could engage in. So, digging deep into my long years of woodworking experience, I delineated … Read more
The components of the miter saws might get damaged if you often transport your miter saw from one workplace to another. Wear and tear might set in as your miter saw jiggles inside your car’s trunk during a long drive. It’s a good thing that most miter saws nowadays come with two specific locks to … Read more
One sterling feature of a miter saw is its portability, allowing you to bring it anywhere you would need it. But you will need a long table on either side of the miter saw to keep your workpiece leveled when using it. And if you don’t have a dedicated rolling stand, you may end up … Read more