How to Use a Miter Saw | Tips & Tricks

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This video explains how to use a miter saw, how it works, safety, and alignment!
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You really can't get much done in the shop or at a job site without a miter saw. There are other ways to crosscut wood, but none as convenient and quick as the miter saw.

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  • @OutoftheWoodwork
    @OutoftheWoodwork4 жыл бұрын

    Got more miter saw tips and tricks? Put them down here!

  • @kylieb4836

    @kylieb4836

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid - Thankyou. For smaller pieces, I’ve made a board connected at a 90deg angle to the zero clearance piece - I’ve also attached 60grit sandpaper to this piece which gives grip to the piece you’re cutting. This def isn’t my idea, but I’ve seen a few woodworkers suggest this for added stability of a small piece.

  • @davidhale7794
    @davidhale77944 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, Tommy!

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David!

  • @41divad
    @41divad3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your delivery... no drama / performance

  • @elizabetholiviaclark
    @elizabetholiviaclark3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, precise and to the point. Thank you.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @hanzon1529
    @hanzon15292 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for some very useful tips on set up, safety and techniques.

  • @irvingguerrero6052
    @irvingguerrero60523 жыл бұрын

    Very nice presentation. Thank you.

  • @kentshrader6616
    @kentshrader66163 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very helpful!

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @muhammadakbar-nx8ni
    @muhammadakbar-nx8ni4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for brief explanation

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ABESuperKiteDay
    @ABESuperKiteDay3 жыл бұрын

    This was such a great tutorial and awesome tips too. Big inspiration from this video. Thanks. 😎👍

  • @tonywilliamson1474

    @tonywilliamson1474

    2 жыл бұрын

    I made a mistake you also have a sliding one Tony

  • @marcosdearruda77
    @marcosdearruda773 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation, Many thanks,

  • @stephenreadey8633
    @stephenreadey86332 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. Thank you

  • @HowIDoThingsDIY
    @HowIDoThingsDIY3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same saw. I think it's great saw for the money. It's nice to see a good walk through.

  • @insanewayne75
    @insanewayne753 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your advise. I'm feeling more confident with using my 12" erbauer mitre saw that I just got today.

  • @farnorth7314
    @farnorth73143 жыл бұрын

    Well done...beginners need to have a hard look at this video.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🤛

  • @peelingpedaler3635
    @peelingpedaler36352 жыл бұрын

    This man knows his stuff!

  • @laylascuteserama6171
    @laylascuteserama61713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome!

  • @Stelios.Posantzis
    @Stelios.Posantzis Жыл бұрын

    A must watch guide! Superb! One small criticism is that I did not quite get the part at 5:11.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    Жыл бұрын

    If you use a stop block then the piece being cut is trapped between that block and the blade. If you pick the blade up while it's still spinning, it could grab that piece and kick it back.

  • @DJ-cu8vb
    @DJ-cu8vb Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tommy. GREAT video. Lots of good lessons. Highly recommend. One other thing, it finally took me getting old to remember to use hearing and eye protection while operating equipment.

  • @hpt08
    @hpt084 жыл бұрын

    Military grade saw training. :-) Excellent video!

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    There were far fewer pushups than a military-grade training, but maybe I should add those in. 😂 thanks for the kind words!

  • @elizabetholiviaclark

    @elizabetholiviaclark

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OutoftheWoodwork Oh dear god, please don't make me do pushups. lol

  • @billdouma8428
    @billdouma8428 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, informative and no B.S short and sweet, tks.

  • @tonywilliamson1474
    @tonywilliamson14742 жыл бұрын

    It’s good to see the saw that I have not all the other ones you see on videos the sliding ones thanks Tony

  • @markforee7693
    @markforee769311 ай бұрын

    Excellent

  • @peterfong8777
    @peterfong8777 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @tipsidixie
    @tipsidixie3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tuition, clear, precise and without waffle. I have been given a Bosun 10" sliding mitre saw with no manual. I am hoping to obtain a manual but if not do you think an Evolution manual would be helpful? 2

  • @tonyjackson5261
    @tonyjackson52613 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tommy, This video was very helpful this is about the 3rd time I've watch it. Question, Did you ever make that 2nd Miter Saw mod video?

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I haven't made it, but I've been getting asked for that video, so I've put it on the schedule. Should see it soon!

  • @DRJMF1
    @DRJMF14 жыл бұрын

    Are sliding mitre saws stable enough to do accurate trench cutting using a depth stop ? I want to cross cut a 2 inch deep trench out of 4x4 inch wood to make a mortise joint with a flat bottom. Which is the best sliding mitre saw eg hitachi 12 inch version ? Want to do a series of cross cuts next to each other at the same depth, and hammer out the remaining wood to get to a mortise joint quickly.thanks mate. Good video.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion mitre saws aren't a very accurate tool. You could cut a dado/trench but I think you're on to it - do hog out the majority with the mitre saw and then hit the edges with a chisel and get a nice fit.

  • @juicymango8400
    @juicymango84004 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is good

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @EDWINCESAR1977

    @EDWINCESAR1977

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Ruiz yo

  • @md8744
    @md87442 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sir. Could you help me why every time I saw piece thickness is about under 1/2 in it always fly out far ( dangerous) but long piece is fine. Please explain to learn it. Thanks

  • @DRJMF1
    @DRJMF14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, looking at a 12 inch sliding saw for when I go to full production. In the meantime, I use a hand held Japanese saw, big version, and carefully de risk the expensive sliding saws, by insisting on a demonstration prior to any sale, unsure if quality is as it should be for the prices they demanding. Many are made in China which ain’t got a good history. I wish they were still made in Japan, who originated the sliding saw.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you can manage getting a demo before buying, that's smart.

  • @damianooi8261
    @damianooi82612 жыл бұрын

    Thinking of getting either this saw or circular saw for me doing my diy projects at homr

  • @susandrew7217
    @susandrew72173 жыл бұрын

    Miter saw adjustment video? Cant find

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's still on my list...I'm a little behind!

  • @susandrew7217

    @susandrew7217

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OutoftheWoodwork keep up the good work mate

  • @azee3001
    @azee30013 жыл бұрын

    Hey what type of miter saw is it? Kobalt but what size?

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    10" sliding compound miter saw

  • @randinicely1857
    @randinicely18574 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to use a 10” blade in a 12” saw? The price difference is crazy.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Randi Nicely you can

  • @dennisdubin2126
    @dennisdubin21263 жыл бұрын

    At the 10:00 mark, you tell us to make sure that the blade is 90 degrees to the table, and you show that with your square. BUT YOU DON'T TELL US WHAT TO DO IF IT'S NOT 90 DEGREES!!! What good is checking for square if you don't tell us how to fix the problem? I have virtually the same Kobalt model you have, and I was really looking forward to learning how to do just that!!!

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dennis, the saw swivels and tilts. The idea is to make slight tilt or swivel adjustments until it's square and then set the gauge at that spot. Hope that helps

  • @judithrob1591
    @judithrob15913 жыл бұрын

    This test is only if you want to saw with precision, with a miter saw. (test is not for rough work). Tips and Test: Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a VERTICAL line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / Bosch GCM 8 SDE / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact / Bosch PCM 8 SD / Hitachi C10FSH / Ridgid MS255SR 10-inch / Evolution Fury3-S / Evolution R255SMS. (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). (If you want). You can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick to this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw (the wood it will remain in place until the test is completed). Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing (test is completed). Step-4. Therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned VERTICAL in line above the saw blade. The second option is the handle positioned HORIZONTAL in line above the saw blade. Step-5. When you measure the vertical angle square of you're sawblade don't forget that there is always some torsion in the aluminum housing. Conclusion: how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing.(don't go for that). Also with a cheap slide miter saw it is still better the handgriff in line a above the saw blade than on the right side. Maybe they will make it someday then we have a winner...

  • @a.c.1474
    @a.c.14743 жыл бұрын

    Personally I clamp the stop on the left side so you have hold of pieces you want.

  • @dlk4318
    @dlk43183 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tommy, EVERYONE, and with no exception, should watch this video before using miter saw the first time.

  • @OutoftheWoodwork

    @OutoftheWoodwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @jameswalker7575
    @jameswalker75752 жыл бұрын

    TV

  • @CanadianAvian
    @CanadianAvian3 жыл бұрын

    Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue Educationally I'm Obligated To Watch This What About You

  • @41divad

    @41divad

    3 жыл бұрын

    With joy?

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