The compound miter saw is typically used to crosscut boards to their rough dimensions; allowing smaller more manageable material to be used on the other machines. While cutting an 8 foot (or greater) board is possible with a circular saw or on the table saws – it is much easier to use the compound miter saw.
The compound miter saw can be used to cut angled cuts on both the horizontal and vertical planes – if you make an angle adjustment please reset to 90° after you are finished. When cutting, the blade should pass easily through the lumber; if you are having to force the saw you should stop and re-verify everything is setup correctly and possibly change to a sharper blade.
If you are cutting several boards to the same dimension, using a stop block on the guide will greatly improve your accuracy and speed.
| Name | Makita LS1219L |
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| Date Acquired | |
| Training | Training Required |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Description | 12" Compound Miter Saw |
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