Craftsman 137.21229 Cuttinga BIJENSIONAL4X4WITHONECUT Fig.X, Vertical Miter Cutting FIG. Y

CUTTINGA BIJ"_ENSIONAL4X4WITHONECUT (Fig.X)

A dimensional 4x4 workpiece (3ol/2 in_ x 3ol/2 in_ ) may be cut in half with one cut by attaching an auxiliary wood fence of 3/4 inch thick. See "AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE" above.

Fig. X

Auxiliary Fence \ _ 3-1/2 in.

Miter Saw Fenc / ' _ __._ti

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Miter Saw Table

VERTICAL MITER CUTTING (FIG. Y}

To make a miter cut in a 2x4 workpiece (1-1/2in. x

3-1/2in.) in the vertical position a spacer such as the auxiliary wood fence described in the "AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE" section is required.

Fig. Y

Workpiece

1ol/2 in. _

Auxiliary Fenc_b,_

3ol/2 in_

Miter Saw Fen_ I i

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CUTTING 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 possible, and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks.

2.Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making cut. Mark cut line directly on the tape.

3.Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade application and thinness of the material

Fig. Z

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Miter Saw Table Miter Sa_v Table

Miter at 45 °, bevel at 0° Miter at 0°, bevel at 45 °

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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