| Location | Meadowbank |
| Manufacturer | Jorgenson |
| Weight | 2 |
WHAT IT DOES
The mitre saw consists of saw and base. This allows you to position the saw at precise angles. It is used to cut cross cuts or various angles accurately, usually in wood. It is useful for cutting 45 degree angles required to make picture frames, skirting boards or coving. It can also be used to accurately cut small pieces of wood to be the same length.
The mitre saw consists of saw and base. This allows you to position the saw at precise angles. It is used to cut cross cuts or various angles accurately, usually in wood. It is useful for cutting 45 degree angles required to make picture frames, skirting boards or coving. It can also be used to accurately cut small pieces of wood to be the same length.
Hand mitre saw, good for cutting plastic piping, dados, coving etc.
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
- Safety glasses – Essential Safety glasses, ear protection and other PPE are available for a suggested donation at check out.
- Pencil, Ruler, Set square – Useful to mark your workpiece. Measure twice, cut once...
- Clamps – Recommended to secure the mitre saw to the workbench
- Workbench and/or trestles – Useful to not break your back.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
HOW TO USE IT
The base usually provides clamps to secure your work. It is important this tool is stable during use to ensure the most accurate cuts.
If you are using wood with an irregular shape you may need to use a second piece of wood to create stability.
Bear in mind that some saws cut on the forward stroke and others cut on the backward stroke, depending on which way the teeth are facing.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
The Edinburgh Tool Library
http://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk
http://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk