DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Miter 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.