What is a hand miter saw?
| A hand miter saw is a type of hand saw with a long, thin blade suspended on rollers in a metal or plastic guide. | ||
Why is it called a miter saw? | ||
| It is called a miter saw because it is often used to create true miter joints, which involve cutting two pieces of wood at a 45 degree angle to make a right angle joint. Corner joints can also be cut at angles other than 90 degrees. | |
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 | A hand-held miter saw is specifically designed to make precise angled cuts, often for making seams. The guide usually has several preset angles to ensure the cut is accurate. Hand miter saws are often used for jobs such as wood moulding, skirting or picture framing where the finished joint will be on display and therefore requires a neat and precise cut. | |
 | These cuts can be made with a conventional saw such as a tenon or dovetail saw, but a handheld miter saw provides the support sometimes needed when making angled cuts. | |
 | A simpler version of the hand miter saw is available, which is just a plastic or wooden tray with slots at different angles. The tray can be used with most common spike or dovetail saws. | |
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