Do these 5 things to make your miter saw better

Miter saws are great for cross cutting boards, but are also loud, dusty, and don’t always produce the finest quality cut. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Do these 5 things to make your miter saw better. These easy upgrades will make using the miter saw safer, produce better quality cuts with minimal tear out, and improve dust collection.

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►CHAPTERS
0:00 5 ways to make your miter saw better
0:16 Zero Clearance Tape
2:00 Hold Down Stick
3:30 Zero clearance jig
5:14 Basics not to be overlooked
6:57 Automate your Dust Collection
9:03 Dust Shroud

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[rossransom]

I am a retired trim carpenter and thought I knew all the tricks already. I thought wrong. Thank you for this very informative video, I learned from it. I also enjoyed your style of teaching without the silly jokes and distracting music. Thank You, for being you, and making this video.

[marylines]

I actually 3D printed a zero clearance insert for my Bosch. Most files can be found on shared sites for free. It has made a huge difference.

[Rob-Eckert]

Excellent tips! I like that you don't necessarily recommend one product but rather a concept, and suggest that the concept be adopted!

[Douggg]

I have one of those ten million dollar sticks and use it all the time. Highly recommend

[marruda]

This is great!
✅Useful tips
✅Clear, concise explanations
✅Demonstrations backing everything up

The air quality measurements were particularly convincing!

[uhbkgse]

Seeing you use the eraser on the pencil as a push stick for a small cut was such a great idea. Cant believe I hadnt thought of that.

[apinantpongsupaht]

I nearly skipped your vdo because I still don't have a mitre saw. Now I'm glad I watched until the end. You are a such a gem, capable, clear and concise. 😊

[PaulO-mvku]

One of the best, most useful woodwork channels on Youtube. Thanks.

[zivamariediva]

Love your channel I am 66 and learning myself. Love your tips and work, love the hold down stick

[williamarrowsmiith]

Such a terrific video packed with so much super useful information. Presentation was clear, and to the point.

Learned a lot!!! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[clerick]

Bonjour Marie, another great way to improve your dust collection is to add this Dust chute from Shop Nation. i have one and it works great !! Great video again !!!

[MCsCreations]

Thanks for all the tips, Marie! 😊
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[kathykarkut]

Thanks Marie, for another video with excellent tips for the workshop! For small part cutting on the chop saw, I use a long handled windshield ice scraper from the dollar store. True Canadians always have several around. Watched your videos for years, and have been a PA shopper!

[trevhaydon]

Thank you, Marie, These are some great tips. Love and Respect from North London UK

[pob]

great tips, added tape, stick, crosscut jig to my list - thanks

[robertkerby]

I really enjoyed your exceptionally brilliant tips "...on making your Mitre-Saw better..."!
Your delivery is spot on and I am grateful for your video!
Well-done!

[G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great tips. Thanks for the reminder that you can make, instead of buy, many shop aids. I’ve found that building shop aids also improves your skills.

[markridenhour]

Great suggestion about the zero clearance tape. I also use a vacuum switch & dust collector cyclone. Both are big pluses.

[vinceagnes]

Excellent tip for the miter saw. The two I’m going to work on soon are the kerf tape and the sliding doors for dust isolation. Great job, thanks!

[SawdustmakerLori]

Thanks for all the great tips Marie! I will be implementing them into my miter saw soon. Always enjoy your video's!!!