Quick Tip #1: Cut the Perfect 45 Degree Angle

A quick tip for framing or building stretcher bars. Use a speed square to line up the blade for the perfect 45 degree cut.

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[pteddie]

This is a game changer, Mead. I have an inexpensive Craftsman 10 inch compound sliding miter saw that I purchased when I could not afford anything else. It cut 90 degrees right out of the box, but the 45 detent is hopelessly off. This tip is going to add a dimension to my woodworking that I have longed for. Thanks, my friend.

[PapaJoeWalsh]

Perfect tip! I wish I had found it 2 hours earlier before I cut 6 x 45deg(?) stretchers for shelf brackets. I can afford to take a bit more off now at the right angle thanks to your tip. Excellent!

[ChrisWillis-lied]

Whoa!! What a great tip! Simple, to the point, and one of the best tips I have came across, exactly what I needed, thank you!!!

[paulmckenna]

thank you sir, 9 years ago and you are still helping folks....much appreicated

[BillsBayou]

Very helpful. A simple elegant approach. I'm afraid to go home and see what the hell I've been cutting. But the next cut I make will be much improved.

[TheDreamCity]

I searched for this tip everywhere in the internet, this is the place I found it. Very helpful and thank you very much.

[maxe]

Literally been STRUGGLING with this. Watched your video and, out loud, went, “Pfft...DUH!” 🤦🏼‍♀️ this is a great tip and I can’t believe it didn’t think of it before. THANK YOU!!!

[gleable]

Thank You, with 12" sliding miter saw I could never cut perfect 45, I will try your method

[sybillestahl]

Thanks so much! Since my husband passed away I have had to do a lot of new things, but I never would have figured out how to adjust the saw to cut 45 degrees.

[gyrpttv]

Dude I gotta say thanks for the simple but very effective way to set the 45, without the spring lock and using the speed square.. I'm embarrassed that I never figured that out. I've been readjusting the lock ring by minute amounts for ever. My 45's are perfect which I must have.. Thanks again, I love simple solutions...

[chrisroberts]

Wish I knew this weeks ago, bought my radial arm saw for a big project, and never could seem to get my 45° or 22° angles correct. This is nice to know. I will use it on the remainder of this project, and for any of my projects yet to come!

[oilcoolman]

great tip . my chop saw never gets it right and I have to use filler when doing trim. thank you . I will try this .

[meganstern]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!!! I'm going to try this.

[Survivalx]

I've never thought of doing this... Thank you!!

[waltersmith]

Thank you forever I couldn't get my 45° to line up now I can

[terryhedley]

Thank you so much! I just tried it with 2 x 4s! Perfect!

[loveofthegrainworkshop]

Dude thank you for this. Brilliant and so simple!

[carlosv]

Dude!!!! Are u telling me I been cutting my cut all wrong. I just check and I have been. Thank you very much. My 45 cut it’s my perfect

[gzaonas]

super helpful ! ive been cutting 1x2's for building wood panel supports and no matter what I do i cant get the joints to meet up properly. cant wait to try this in my studio

[valrodhames]

Dude, never thought of that! Will definitely try that tonight!