Popular Woodworking 2008-04 № 168, страница 57

Miter Saws

by Marc Adams

ower miter saws, for the most part, are saws of our generation. They were first introduced to the hobbyist market in the mid-1970s but really took off in the 1980s. They have become so popular that they have all but replaced the radial-arm saw.

Power miter saws are about the handiest of all power saws because they are:

• portable

• easy to set up

• relatively inexpensive

• very accurate

• available in a variety of sizes (both in blade size and horsepower).

Above all, miter saws have a high degree of precision, consistency and repeatability; you can shave offjust a little bit until you get the perfect cut. And when used properly can be very safe.

One of the greatest attributes of power miter saws is that not only do they do a great job making perfect 90°

Slice, don't chop. When properly set up and used, the power miter saw is an accurate and safe machine.

A Better Way to Work • Part 4