Miter Cuts - Woodstock Shop Fox W1888 Owner's Manual

Miter.Cuts
A miter cut is an angled crosscut. Miters are usually cut in
the same manner as crosscuts, using the miter gauge and
a predetermined mark on the workpiece.
To.perform.a.miter.cut,.do.these.steps:
1.. Ensure that blade guard/spreader is installed.
2. Determine angle of cut. If angle needs to be very
precise, use a protractor to set miter gauge to
blade.
3. Place face of miter gauge against edge of workpiece
and place bar across face of workpiece. Use bar as a
guide to mark your cut, as shown in Figure.60.
4. Place miter gauge back into slot and hold workpiece
firmly against miter gauge body. Slide miter gauge
near blade and adjust workpiece so blade will cut on
waste side of line.
5. Proceed to make cut in same manner as described in
Crosscutting instructions.
Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
Figure.60. Example of marking miter line.
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