What Can You Do With a Miter Saw? Should You Get One? | WOODWORKING BASICS

Learn what you need to know to get started using a miter saw for woodworking.

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[Chris.Davies]

FYI Steve, we retain the french "re" endings of words because it adds additional nuance to the language. That's something most Americans simply don't understand. For example, a "meter" is a thing for measuring other things! While a "metre" is a universal standard unit of distance. So, in English a "kilometer", is actually a device for measuring kilos -- something we ordinarily call "scales". Whereas a "kilometre" is 1, 000 metres! Do you understand? "Mitre" is the French-derived word for angled cut, and we retain the "re" ending to indicate its origin within the language, and to distinguish it from the word "miter" which would be used to describe a person who does something with mites. :P

You might imagine that American English is a bit smarter than English-English, because it uses simpler endings for some words. But it isn't. It's just as stupid as English-English, except it's stupid in slightly more useless ways. :P

[sampson]

I'd like you to know that your videos have given me the confidence i needed to start woodworking. I have only completed a few planter boxes and a set of window shutters but I wouldn't have even started if not for your ability to show how easy it can be. Thank you!

[masonbrammell]

I know that I am super late to this channel but I just want to take a moment to thank you for all the work you put into this channel. The way you explain things is 1000% easier to retain than any other method or channel I have viewed to date. While you may never see this, you are the reason I am taking my passion for woodworking seriously after two years of pondering. I look forward to watching the rest of the many videos you've made.

[jinja]

This is the only channel on YouTube that I actually enjoy listening to sponsorships.

[jimroberts]

Quick tip.. Nothing earth shattering but helpful. When using a stop block that you will be making multiple cuts against. Cut a small notch at the bottom of the block that your working piece will slide up against. This gives any sawdust that in on the table from building up and getting between your stop block and working piece as you cut and then slide the piece against the block for the next cut, otherwise there are times that sawdust will build up bit and make you cuts gradually a little shorter than the previous. Similar to below, but a less drastic notch..


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[WyldeWoodworks]

I love the real talk. woodworking needs more real talk. good job!

[TheDudeIndiana]

Highly highly recommend going with a sliding miter.

I was back and forth for days. I’m so glad I bought the sliding. My projects have expanded and I’ve used the sliding a lot. Minor price difference for the value!

[mikeeileenstone]

I really appreciate your videos. I've been watching for a while. Your attention to details is very important. At 76 years of age I find your approach refreshing. I've been doing woodwork most of my life and still learning. Thank you. Mike

[Stronic]

Cheers for the great tip regarding about letting the blade stop first when using the stop block, and for being realistic about how most of us don't wait for the blade to stop spining.

[kreparAZ]

Even though I'm not a beginner I like these basics videos. Always interesting and entertaining ! Good job Steve!

[dougnorthcote]

I literally walked out into my garage shop 3 times during this video to look at my sliding compound miter and realize there were features I didn't even know it had. THANK YOU STEVE!

[JosVanWeesel]

The tip at the 9 minute mark on how to set up a stop block at exactly where the saw makes the cut with a 'demo' cut to get a precise cut every single time is mind blowing! I'm going to remember this the most, and probably use the same kind of mindset with other tools.

[BillHartCooks.]

I used a 10 inch stationary miter saw for years. I still have it. But I recently got a 7 1/4 sliding saw that uses the same batteries as my other cordless tools. it works great in the shop, it has a slightly wider cut than the stationary 10 inch and I can take it with me when I am not in my shop and do not have access to wall power. That being said I love that you have stayed true to your Mere Mortals theme. So many of the wood workers on YouTube start out making stuff the average person could make, then slowly over time start making more and more complex projects. Keep it up Steve,

[JonClemence]

Making an extension fence, that is genius. I had no idea!

[fitchyO]

Steve you are the man. I've learned so much from watching your videos. I think you should put together a beginner's tool kit that doesn't break the bank.

[Prime]

I like the super slow motion recreation.

[davidarellano]

Great slow-mo recreation! Thanks for making the simplest things so entertaining.

[taboolexicon]

My wife bought me a Ryobi 12 inch sliding miter saw for Father's Day, and that thing is a beast! The sliding function of it helped me cut 1x8" boards flawlessly where the blade itself would leave about 1/4" left uncut for some reason.

Love your videos. Thanks for posting. :)

[Robnord]

Just getting ready to purchase my first miter saw, and your video was extremely helpful! Thank you. Before watching, I was set on a slider. 95% of my projects are with 2x4, 2x6, or 4x4, so that would have been needless expense and harder to store. : )

[PeterFloyd]

My father taught me lots about woodworking. I had a nice size garage so I had the space. But all of that changed. Had to sell the house and started to live in an apartment so I stopped doing woodworking for more than 10 years.

I had forgotten how relaxing it woodworking is! I had also forgotten what was taught to me.
Now I have small garage but I have made up some shop space in the basement.

These videos really has given me the confidence to complete any job. Keep it up!