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CU'I'rlNG A DIMENSIONAL
4X4 (3-1/2" X 3-1/2")
WITH ONE CUT (FIG. X)
A dimensional 4 x 4 may be cut in half with one cut by
attaching an auxiliary wood fence of 1/2 inch thick. See
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE above.
Fig. X
Auxiliary fence
Miter saw fence
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CU'B'ING BASE MOLDING (FIG. Z)
Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on
a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on
molding characteristics and application, as shown.
Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best
results:
1.
Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence
and table. Use hold-down or C-clamps, whenever
3-1/2"-_]
possible, and place tape on the area being clamped to
2.
Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to
making cut. Mark cutUne directly on the tape.
1/2"
3.
Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade
application and thinness of the material.
Fig. Z
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Miter saw table
VERTICAL MITER CUTTING (FIG. Y)
To make a miter cut in a 2 x 4 workpiece (1-5/8" x 3-1/2")
in the vertical position on edge a spacer such as the
auxiliary wood fence described in the AUXILIARY WOOD
FENCE Section is required.
Miter saw table
Fig. Y
FI
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nl
cl
Miter saw table
Miter at 45 °, bevel at 0°
Miter at 0°, bevel at 45 o
Auxiliary fen_
Miter saw_
1_--1-5/8'_--_ ._,Workpiece
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3-1/2"
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Miter saw
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table
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NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can
determine if the operation being attempted is possible
before power is applied to the saw.
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