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DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Miter Saw


  • Chop Saw DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Miter Saw')"> Also known as a chopsaw.
  • Used for making repeated straight or miter cuts.
  • Uses a circular blade that is pivoted to the correct angle, then dropped onto the material, which is clamped stationary on a turntable.
  • The turntable has a large compass scale that is marked in degrees to show the degree of the cut.
  • The simplest miter saw available.