Miter Box Saw (1004494) In Stock Now

About:

A manual miter saw is a specialty handsaw, also known as a backsaw, that has a reinforced spine along the back to keep the blade rigid during cutting. It is always used with its companion tool: a miter box.

A miter box is a three-sided plastic or wood tool with two open ends for inserting the work material. Vertical slots in the miter box allow for the wood to be cut at 45 degrees, 22 1/2 degrees, and 90 degrees.

Some manual miter boxes have beds that variably adjust to almost any angle you want to cut. These saws have brackets that hold the saw blade perfectly vertical during cutting. They are excellent choices for fine craftwork, such as picture framing or cabinetry work. 

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Operation:

Secure your material:

Most models should have a clamp or ‘foot’ attached to the bench, which can be used to hold your material securely in place while working. Some models allow you to secure the entire tool itself to your work bench, for added stability.

Check the angle:

Most hand mitre saws have an angle guide, which is basically a curved metal plate with various angles marked on it. Align the saw with the angle you require using the pivot. On most models, lifting a lever on the side of the bench unlocks the pivot, allowing you to slide the saw around to align with the angle you want.

Practice makes perfect:

If you’re not an experienced hand saw user, then do a few practice cuts on some scrap material before you begin work properly. This way you can see what works and what doesn’t without having to worry about ruining your final piece.

Should you push or pull?:

Generally, the teeth on a hand mitre saw blade are designed to cut on both the push and the pull stroke. This means you can exert downward pressure on either stroke, or both, for quicker more aggressive sawing.

Step 1 – Rest blade against material:

Lower the saw blade onto the surface of the material you want to cut. This is usually done by releasing a lever near the handle.

Step 2 – Push blade away from you:

Begin by lightly pushing the saw across the surface of the material, applying very little downward pressure in a smooth, slow stroke.

Once the teeth have penetrated the material, you can build up speed and begin sawing to a steady rhythm

Safety:

If you’ve secured your work piece and the miter box all you need to do to keep safe is to keep your fingers out of the way.

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