How to use a Miter Saw - A complete beginner's guide

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A full guide for beginners on how to use a miter saw including tips and tricks no one tells you about.
Topics covered -
0:53 - What is a miter saw
1:28 - Parts of a miter saw
2:31 - Types of Miter Saw
3:20 - Types of cuts
4:10 - Miter Saw Safety
4:41- How to make accurate cuts (Kerf)
6:01 - Making a simple cut with a miter saw

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[ns-uoit]

Best video I’ve found for true beginners. I literally went through 10+ videos before finding this one, wasting maybe 2 hrs of my life over the course of 2 days just to find a TRULY beginner video. The other ones assumed I knew the basics already, then why did they call them miter saw for beginners video!? Thank you!!

[ixchac]

Wonderful explanation of the kerf! Finally, someone who knows how to explain clearly and concisely without bothersome music or quick cuts. Thank you so much.

[jaye]

Finally. A clear concise, informative instructional video on the use of a Miter Saw. I only had to watch it once and completed my project without a hitch. Thank you Anika. Some of these folks making videos need to realize that just because you can operate a specific tool, doesn’t mean you’re the best person to teach how it’s used. I had to subscribe.

[The_Real_Mier]

Thank you for your clear, to the point explanation.
I’m a 54-yr old woman from The Netherlands and love to create AND restore things myself.

As a young girl my Dad took the time, again and again, to teach me how to DIY things myself. One of the main reasons for learning it myself, is that it gave me so much more independence in my adult life. Another is the amount of money I save is also huge, since I don’t have to call some handyman each time something needs fixing!

In turn, I have shared with my daughter, who is 25 yrs old now, all MY knowledge about things in life, including what I know about DIY.

In my view, that’s just a normal part of the upbringing of kids, so every parent should do this.

[CT]

Incredibly clear! Thanks! I just bought a miter saw, read the manual, and wanted to see some safety tips. Your explanation of things is really well-organized, and you summed up all the elements that I slowly pieced together from many different sources -- yet, you did it all at once. Also, awesome to see a woman doing woodworking and breaking the stereotypes! As a male, I first started with sewing and am now interested in woodworking. As Nick Offerman once said, "I feel like everybody, across the spectrum of sexuality, should be able to use a screwdriver or know how to change a tire. You know, things break. Those of us know how to fix things when they break just end up being better, more responsible members of our community.”

[toddski]

I was looking for a video on how to measure a board while making a miter cut. Kerf, wow I never would have thought of that. Your video explained what I was looking for immediately! Thank you so much!

[heyjude]

Good job explaining the kerf, easily understood. Went to another DIY video of a familiar gentleman and after 10 seconds came back to you. Thank you for explaining like your audience are newbies who asked a question instead of people who are already in the trades. I'm going to watch again; repetition is the mother of learning.

[kateemblom]

Wow, I just bought my first miter saw a few weeks ago and picked up a miter stand on Prime Day. I've used neither, but have visions of crown molding, as the crown molding in my home is done so very poorly. I knew that the kerf is the thickness of the blade, but I hadn't really thought of the impact on measurement. I am a fiend about measuring, so now I know why my cuts are a bit off. I also hadn't known that I should cut the ends off the lumber I buy. Again, a great tip that is probably something that everyone knows except us beginners. Thanks!

[IanSRutter]

Thank you for mentioning the KERF.
I've watched so many videos on what they do using the miter saw and no-one has ever mentioned the KERF or even which side of the line to cut.
Excellent information. Don't stop with the small details. They mean a lot.
New sub here.

[lucyw.mcmellan]

Very educational fir someone who just bought her first miter saw and knows nothing. Thank you.

[ialien]

KERF! I had never heard the term, but had always wondered about accounting for the blade width. Thank you!

[designgirlof]

Your advice about the kerf is invaluable. Yours was the only Youtube video about miter saws that addressed the kerf! Thanks!

[briancranch]

What's going on? I've just subscribed to a channel of a lady less than half my age showing me how to do stuff I was messing up before she was born!! This is good stuff. It's clear, concise, with no jokey and distracting BS and more genuinely useful info shown in 7 minutes than is usual from such videos. Great!!

[samchola]

I was almost giving up on finding the right information about how to use a miter saw, but then I came across your video. Thanks for bringing out the basics in such a basic way👍🏾

[lindajohnston]

I don't know what took me so long to find you. Every question I had was answered and I thank you for the encouragement and knowledge. My confidence level is soaring!

[jusformommy]

Women are the best teachers, thank you!

[PB_and_Jenny]

Just bought my first miter saw to level up my DIY projects and this video helped A LOT. Thank you for taking the time to explain the kerf, too. Appreciate it!

[checudia]

Just paused the video to say how great it is for me. Perfect explanation for a beginner like me. Thanks!

[michaelspencer]

Great video, thanks for making a clean video with quality audio and a good camera . Not a lot of instructional videos this well produced in the DIY space

[magnoliablanche]

Thank you for a comprehensive tutorial on how to make cuts. I also appreciate you covering the kerf concept.