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CUTTING A DIMENSIONAL 4X4 WITH ONE CUT
(Fig. X)
A dimensional 4x4-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
VERTICAL MITER CUTTING (FIG. Y)
To make a miter cut in a 2x4 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.
Fig. Y
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 applications,
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
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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