ABOUT THIS TOOL
WHAT IT DOES
You’ll often see mitre joints on picture frames, they’re usually a 45 degree angled join to make a 90 degree angle (see 2nd picture).
Electric mitre saws have been available since the 1970’s and they allow you to do accurate angled cuts. A similar tool is a sliding mitre saw, this tool allows you to do angled cuts and it also allows you to cut material with more depth as the blade can be pulled and pushed on a rail.
SAFETY & PPE
Glasses - ESSENTIAL
Ear protection - ESSENTIAL
Mask - ESSENTIAL
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
A workbench
Clamps to secure the machine down
Instructional video for a similar saw: