How Do You Use Compound Mitre Saw?
A compound mitre is a cut in wood that contains two angles. To envision a compound mitre, think of a tapered square vase. The sides of the vase taper 20 degrees from top to bottom. If you wanted to make that vase out of wood, you would need to make a 45-degree standard corner mitre on a 20-degree pitch. The compound mitre saw is designed to make this type of cut as well as standard mitres and straight cuts. Learn to use a compound mitre saw by constructing a picture frame. Set the compound mitre box to cut a 45-degree angle. Tilt the saw’s head to cut 5 degrees towards the finish piece of wood. Depress the trigger on the compound mitre box and make two compound cuts, one at each end of the piece of decorative trim. Measure 24 inches from each end of the decorative trim that has been cut with the compound mitre saw and make a mark with a pencil. Rotate the saw to cut opposite of the original two compound cuts. Set the 24-inch pieces aside, spin the decorative trim and cut off the ends o
