How to use a Miter Saw - A complete beginner's guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2019
- #woodworking #mitersaw
A full guide for beginners on how to use a miter saw including tips and tricks no one tells you about.
Topics covered -
0:53 - What is a miter saw
1:28 - Parts of a miter saw
2:31 - Types of Miter Saw
3:20 - Types of cuts
4:10 - Miter Saw Safety
4:41- How to make accurate cuts (Kerf)
6:01 - Making a simple cut with a miter saw
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Can you do video on Cutting Metal Meteorite in Half on Miter Saw w/ a Diablo Diamond Blade and Lubricant?
Hi Anika,
Very happy so find a woman doing woodworking! I subscribed right away. I see you have mouthbreathers commenting. I'm here for good content and good vibes.
She’s also smart, engaging, likable and respectable, but fuck that let’s focus on looks, right?
Best video I’ve found for true beginners. I literally went through 10+ videos before finding this one, wasting maybe 2 hrs of my life over the course of 2 days just to find a TRULY beginner video. The other ones assumed I knew the basics already, then why did they call them miter saw for beginners video!? Thank you!!
Wonderful explanation of the kerf! Finally, someone who knows how to explain clearly and concisely without bothersome music or quick cuts. Thank you so much.
Yeah seriously. So many cuts and measurements wasted
I agree… I thought the same thing.
Finally. A clear concise, informative instructional video on the use of a Miter Saw. I only had to watch it once and completed my project without a hitch. Thank you Anika. Some of these folks making videos need to realize that just because you can operate a specific tool, doesn’t mean you’re the best person to teach how it’s used. I had to subscribe.
I've used other (10" saws) previously and was pretty surprised with the speed and cutting ability of this Dewalt saw.I have bolted mine to a table to minimize movement which I highly recommend.This is a Great saw th-cam.com/users/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe with a light to see your cutting line (not a laser line).I'd recommend this saw fro anyone looking to upgrade from a 10" miter saw.
KERF! I had never heard the term, but had always wondered about accounting for the blade width. Thank you!
Wow, I just bought my first miter saw a few weeks ago and picked up a miter stand on Prime Day. I've used neither, but have visions of crown molding, as the crown molding in my home is done so very poorly. I knew that the kerf is the thickness of the blade, but I hadn't really thought of the impact on measurement. I am a fiend about measuring, so now I know why my cuts are a bit off. I also hadn't known that I should cut the ends off the lumber I buy. Again, a great tip that is probably something that everyone knows except us beginners. Thanks!
Thank you Anika. My husband passed away and left me a bunch of tools that I want to use.
Glad you found it helpful. I am sure your husband will be very happy that you are using his tools.
I was looking for a video on how to measure a board while making a miter cut. Kerf, wow I never would have thought of that. Your video explained what I was looking for immediately! Thank you so much!
IKR!
Yeah i haven't used a saw much before but father did tons. I was thinking about this since I just got my first saw. Now I know. Lol
Thank you for a comprehensive tutorial on how to make cuts. I also appreciate you covering the kerf concept.
Glad it was helpful!
Incredibly clear! Thanks! I just bought a miter saw, read the manual, and wanted to see some safety tips. Your explanation of things is really well-organized, and you summed up all the elements that I slowly pieced together from many different sources -- yet, you did it all at once. Also, awesome to see a woman doing woodworking and breaking the stereotypes! As a male, I first started with sewing and am now interested in woodworking. As Nick Offerman once said, "I feel like everybody, across the spectrum of sexuality, should be able to use a screwdriver or know how to change a tire. You know, things break. Those of us know how to fix things when they break just end up being better, more responsible members of our community.”
Looking to buy a mitre saw but only want a cheapish one have you any suggestions 🤔 and what shall I look for when buying one.
Thanks for explaining what I needed to consider when buying a miter saw.
Any time!
I was almost giving up on finding the right information about how to use a miter saw, but then I came across your video. Thanks for bringing out the basics in such a basic way👍🏾
Thank you, Anika! I'm so glad to have found a hip chick to help me learn to be a DIY'er. :-)
Great video, thanks for making a clean video with quality audio and a good camera . Not a lot of instructional videos this well produced in the DIY space
Thank you for your clear, to the point explanation.
I’m a 54-yr old woman from The Netherlands and love to create AND restore things myself.
As a young girl my Dad took the time, again and again, to teach me how to DIY things myself. One of the main reasons for learning it myself, is that it gave me so much more independence in my adult life. Another is the amount of money I save is also huge, since I don’t have to call some handyman each time something needs fixing!
In turn, I have shared with my daughter, who is 25 yrs old now, all MY knowledge about things in life, including what I know about DIY.
In my view, that’s just a normal part of the upbringing of kids, so every parent should do this.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and sharing your experience with your daughter. I totally agree!
Thank you for mentioning the KERF.
I've watched so many videos on what they do using the miter saw and no-one has ever mentioned the KERF or even which side of the line to cut.
Excellent information. Don't stop with the small details. They mean a lot.
New sub here.
Thank you!!
I don't know what took me so long to find you. Every question I had was answered and I thank you for the encouragement and knowledge. My confidence level is soaring!
Good job explaining the kerf, easily understood. Went to another DIY video of a familiar gentleman and after 10 seconds came back to you. Thank you for explaining like your audience are newbies who asked a question instead of people who are already in the trades. I'm going to watch again; repetition is the mother of learning.
The first thing my Dad taught me when using power tools is ALWAYS know where your hands and feet are! LOL!
Sounds stupid but he is damn right!
As long as you don’t know that your fingers are already on the floor...
Sound advice!
My father cut three of his fingers off with a saw so I am always extra careful
Very true. My grandpa lost part of his thumb on the table saw. Never use power tool if you are tired or under influence of beer or alcohol. I sometime like to drink beer doing wood working but aware on how much I consume. I need to get dust mask, not covid mask.
Just bought my first miter saw to level up my DIY projects and this video helped A LOT. Thank you for taking the time to explain the kerf, too. Appreciate it!
This is the most thorough, yet succinct guide to using a miter saw! I never knew about the kerf. Thank you so much for this video!
Your advice about the kerf is invaluable. Yours was the only TH-cam video about miter saws that addressed the kerf! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I've watched dozens of miter saw tutorials and this is the first that mentions the kerf. You're a lifesaver. Thanks!!
Ty this was so helpful. I haven’t used a saw since woodworking class in grade 7. Lol. I have a few projects I want to do so this is an awesome start!
So happy you found it useful. Have fun building!!
I feel so much more confident and ready to tackle this flooring project! I've never done anything this big before. Thank you for your help!
I'm glad you explain in a way I understand. Thank you.
That Kerf explanation was perfect. I was having trouble with getting correct cuts and now I understand how to fine tune the cutting. Thanks a bunch. looking forward to more of your videos :)
What's going on? I've just subscribed to a channel of a lady less than half my age showing me how to do stuff I was messing up before she was born!! This is good stuff. It's clear, concise, with no jokey and distracting BS and more genuinely useful info shown in 7 minutes than is usual from such videos. Great!!
Thank you for your video! I found it very helpful. My boards have always been a little short, but I couldn't figure out why, until you explained the kerf and also shared your tip on cutting the ends of the boards.
Thank you! So grateful to see a woman working with power tools. Have requested a miter saw for Christmas and look forward to learning more from you in the coming weeks.
Thank you so much! Getting my first mitre saw delivered tomorrow and this answered all of my beginner questions, especially about kerf!
Loved your video- I was looking for ‘how to use a mitre saw’ and yours is the most helpful in the least amount of time spent. Thank u!
In my late 40's and have decided I need this in my life 🤦🏻♀️😂🤣😂.. thank you glad I found this vlog 🥰🙏🏼
Well done! Just bought my first miter saw and really appreciate this intro.
I just found your channel and I'm so happy! My husband is not handy, and now that I work from home, I'm excited to do some projects on my own. I love your explanations, and feel so comfortable seeing a woman do these projects herself. Thank you for your content.
You can do it!
This is the first I've heard about the KERF concept. Very well explained.
Thanks for the tips!! Bought my first mitre saw and cant wait to get started on my deck
Anika, thank you so very much for this tutorial. This is exactly what I need to know to get started. Very informative and straight forward. Thank you again.
What a great beginners video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your explanations. I purchased a miter saw almost 2 years ago and have finally opened the box due to loss of energy & being nervous about actually using this. I laughed when you said this was your first power tool purchase, mine was a sander. I feel way more confident now. Thank you again.
I just bought a miter saw and as a newbie found your video very useful! Thank you, Anika
Im in Puerto Rico and new to all this thank you for your help I’m now making a list of what I’m going to buy
When I saw you doing this I immediately subscribed. I need to find your video showing all the tools I need.
Thanks for the sub! Here is a link to that video: th-cam.com/video/mE98SKZjl5U/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, I just bought a miter saw and your explanation was simple and not boring to watch, again, THANK YOU
THANK YOU for explaining kerf so simply! I saw other videos where the instructors seemed to just assume everyone knew what a kerf was.
Finally someone who is able to make woodworking understandable and who explains ‘basic’ concepts(concepts like kerf, use of tools,…). I finished my first year of woodworking and….stopped. Not because I don’t like wood(working) anymore, but because - as the months went by - I felt not talented, having difficulties with a lot(in fact almost everything). So I lost the fun, got discouraged…Now with these videos I feel enthusiastic again. Thank you so much Anita to give me self confidence in woodworking again.
I have the cordless type and still familiarising myself with it. Great video. And great to see more ladies out there getting into the DIY scene.
Thank you for the straightforward video!! Explaining kerf clearly was so helpful too!
Thank you. A very helpful video. I hate when people try to teach how to do something, they make assumptions on what you know. You explained things very well without making any assumptions. I am going to attempt to put down some baseboards and this is very helpful.
Excellent video. Precise and to the point. This was exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you for this!! I’ve used all sorts of saws and power tools but for some reason a miter saw makes me a little uneasy, thank you for this video and helping me understand how it works more! 😄
Thanks for this straight to the point, no fluff, easy to understand video. Great job.
you're welcome and thank you for your kind words!
So glad I came across your channel! Thanks for making this video clear and easy to follow
This was super helpful!!! Definitely have a new subscriber.
I have the Ryobi 10" sliding compound mitre saw (and other new power tools). I'm new to woodworking, and have been binge watching as many YT videos on the subject as possible. Thanks so much for your instruction.
Many thanks Anika you have explained the safe use of the maitre saw that is so easy to understand.
Thank you so much, you taught me a lot about miter saw‘s. I just bought my first one to do a house project and I’m more of a visual learner so this helped very much.
Women are the best teachers, thank you!
welcome! and I totally agree!
I love how your explanation is detailed & not confusing, thankyou 🙂
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you! Very well explained and recorded. Clear and concise. To the point is what I like 🙂
Very knowledgeable with excellent descriptions of miter saw basics. Thanks you, Anika!
Thank you so much I’ve never used a miter saw I am getting ready to take an online woodworking class and no absolutely nothing so this video was fantastic and exactly what I needed. I am very excited about looking at the rest of your content. Thank you so much again
Thank you so much Anika, first saw user here and I am so lost, but not anymore. Blessings!
Thank you. Amazing simple explanation with lots of crucial information in one video! I am a subscriber now.
Thank you SO much for this detailed explanation. No fuss, very clear, and very approachable explanations. I really appreciate you taking the time to help the rest of us feel more comfortable with intimidating power tools!
You are so welcome!
Most helpful video on miter saw! Thank you !!!
This is very informative. I have ordered my first miter saw and I have never used one before and thought it would be a good saw to have for basic board cutting etc. This video really helped me understand the basics I will need to know. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the video. You explained the material very well. This video is very much appreciated.
Just purchased my first one and you really helped me understand how to use it!!! So excited!
Absolutely love her! I’m a beginner interested in woodcraft this video was very educational. Very thorough and pleasant to listen to.
Huge help! Didn’t think about the Kerf!
Great video, Liked the your way of explaining things. I can hardly wait for the other videos on the other power tools. Thanks.
I loved your comprehensive guide Anika! Thank you so much. 🤗
Surprised by very thorough information provided by Anika. You explained in 'layman terms' various jargon terms associated with the miter saw, thanks a lot ...
Thank you for this! Just got my first miter saw today and was looking for a straight forward easy video. This was perfect.
Yay! So glad you found it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions
Good video. I finally realized I need a miter saw. Thanks for the tips
Excellent! Straightforward and to the point. Thanks!
Thank you Anika, for a very informative, clear and easy to understand video. I did not know about the ends needing to be cut straight! Jus one of the things I learned from this video.
I watch these type of videos when manipulating unknown new machines. It extends your life expectancy.
Excellent video!
You’re so detailed! I love it. I’m just having problems because I don’t have anything to place the saw on. I’m so new to this.
Very happy to see a woman making woodworking videos. Great work! Thank you for the helpful tips!
Very helpful!! I'm a lone Lerner so I rely on videos like yours. I am engaged on a huge project, it is a house that I bought. I did torn the whole inside down with zero knowledge of how to fix a thing, so far it's been two years and I got electricity done, gas line done, insulation done, 70,% drywall done and this days I'm working the bathroom and kitchen cabinetry. It's amazing what I've done. Thanks for your video
Very helpful. Clear and concise.
Very educational and precise Anika, thank you very much! Your video is the first I’ve watched on how to use a miter saw and I’m very excited to use mine now and I will be returning to this video for future advice!
Joseph P. Awesome! I am so glad it was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions!
This is very easy to follow and straight to the point. Thank you
I thought you explained the KERF concept very well, thank you!
You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for making these videos.
I realize this video is more than two years old now, but I just got my first mitre saw (can't wait to use it!) and truly appreciate your detailed video on this tool. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm a Subscriber now :-)
Glad I could help!
You are a good teacher. I learn a lot from your teachings. I enjoyed every inch of you video tutorial. Thanks for post such informative video.
Best most concise video I have seen for this saw! Thanks!
ah thank you!
Brilliant Anika, I teach students and know just how hard it is to get it right and you do , along with an Infectious enthusiasm. Am off to buy my saw and get a job done that my wife has wanted me to do but I have been reluctant no knowing how to use this saw. Thanks a million
Great video. Lots of good and useful information for beginners. Very nicely explained. Thanks a lot!
Great video, your very easy to listen to and explain at a good pace. I look forward to watching more from you 😁
You are the best. I have been afraid to try to use this saw. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your DIY video on Miter Saw. You have been so helpful.
Love this woman! So helpful! Can’t thank you enough!
very simple and easy for the beginners Thanks a lot
Thank you so much. Your explanation was so clear and easy to understand.
Could you do a video on how to measure? Nobody has one. I’m starting with zero experience and have yet to buy any power tools because the absolute basics aren’t available. :(
This!
This x 2
Yessss
Great suggestion, I will keep that in mind when I do my next video