You've explained nicely why my miters weren't coming out the way I wanted. I'm doing a home project that calls for roughly 300 identical molding cuts and what I've learned with this video is how to make them all perfect. Thanks!
Kudos for putting out a miter saw video that actually goes in to detail about mitered cuts. 8 bajillion miter saw tutorials out there explaining how to cut a 90 with a stop block but few that explain miters, apparently. I was puzzled as to why the auxiliary fences threw off the pivot until I watched again and realized my aux. fence aligns with the primary and does not add the 1/8 as yours does. Developing and maintaining consistent miter cuts is a tricky thing especially if the pieces are of two different lengths and there's a dedicated face as with molding. I drove myself crazy trying to get a workable set up yesterday and did several searches trying to find an answer. I realize now that I should have used "trim carpentry" or similar terms but I'm just making a box so it didn't occur to me. You are right in that no one is teaching this type of thing but if I need to know how to reduce tear out, sneak up on a cut, or how to use tape to make a zero clearance, the videos are aplenty. Thanks for the great information.
I'll probably never use 1/4 of the stuff I learn watching your videos, but I continue to watch them over & over! I have gained so much knowledge from your TH-cam channel.
I thought I had seen you demonstrate this before. It didn't work as well for me, but I realize now that I was cutting on the left side of the blade and you're darn right. It makes a difference. Thanks for this post and all of your previous instruction. I like being efficient. I still struggle with accuracy. but I'm working on it.
Thank you I have tried to batch cut trim once. Until now I didn’t understand the pivot point concept. Between this and your rolling miters video. I’ve added two new professional skills to my ever growing list. Thank you Spencer.
Awesome video. One thing you mentioned resonated with me - many times NOT using a tape measure gives you much more accurate cuts. Templates, story boards, jigs and stops, etc. are your friends.
The best tutorial on the pivot points and using stop blocks to batch produce. I did not know about the right side of the blade being absolute zero and didn't think about the EZ fence adding an 1/8" to that pivot point. Really a great job Spencer.
This technique works on my Ridgid mitre saw as well. The right face of the blade is always in the same point. This is the best advice I have ever seen on mitre saws. Thank You.
Thanks for the tips. I actually did this last year when I decided to copy the dog ear cut for fencing. I put a stop block to cut the 1x5 to 7 ft and then I put a stop block to cut the notches to form the crown cut like a typical dog ear for fencing. My neighbor who works in construction was amazed at how nice all the cuts align when it was all put together.
Daaaang! On the last tip as soon as you reached for the scrap piece it clicked what you were about to do, and I'll be definitely keeping that in mind! I don't often have wings on my chopsaw, as I usually am doing just rough framing on jobs I need to be in and out pretty quick, but I do sometimes attatch a 12" strip of 3/4 so I can screw down a 2x4 as a stop block for gang cutting deck skirt boards. I'm keeping that trick in mind for when I know I'll have board of different lengths to do, and not need to keep unscrewing and moving the stop block. Genius and am kicking myself for never thinking of it before haha. Great tip.
This was exactly the video I needed. In the process of putting decorative molding on my interior doors and have a bunch of cuts to make. I kept screwing up the miter cuts forgetting which way to turn the saw.
Great video, I was always cutting my 45's on the left being right handed and watching my pencil line. But after this video I went down stairs and made a stop block and followed everything you did and wow what a difference perfect 45s and my 5 year old Kolbalt has a perfect pivot point.
This has been by far the best mitre saw tutorial and explanation I have ever seen 🙏👍👏.much appreciated my friend , I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Hello Spencer, just built my new wings for my brand new 12-in Makita compound miter saw. Working on 450 lineal feet of a three-part sapele crown moulding assembly on a lighting soffit detail on a new home I've designed for my husband and myself in Dallas. You're an inspiration impressing the girls down in Dallas! I appreciate all of your excellent videos and recommendations.
Bro, this is some cool technique! I had to run out to my job site on the weekend to check with my saw and see if it is made the same. The Makita GSL04Z is the same way. That perfect pivot point is spot on if you run off of the right hand side of the blade. Cool trick man! This is gonna up the efficiency game. Thanks Spencer.
OMG : you really are amazingly talented and you can tell when you talk and explain what you are doing, how passionate you are about your work. True inspiration And thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I’m thinking on semi-retiring and want to do wood work as a hobby and am looking into mitre saws so this is a big help in getting me started! Thank you so much Keep them coming!!!
Brilliant and this is going to be so useful in a refurb of an old farm building I am starting to do. There are so many applications to this! Thanks you so very much.
I did not know this trick. I have a Delta 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw. I will do some test cuts to see if this works on my saw. Thank you for this great video.
I bought that same exact Miter saw because of you. Same blade too.. I bought those same exact aux fences because of you. I had no idea leaving those on would affect the angle/length when batch cutting doing a mitered casing. Thank you for letting us know that. I leave the fences on because they look cool. Not anymore... Thanks again...
Great presentation. I have the 780 and never considered the location of the pivot point, much less that it referenced off the right side. Good to know, thanks.
Tried your tip Spencer, on my Bosch GKG 24v miter saw (20 years old, with the original motor!) and it works a treat. Best to use the original width and kerf blade for maximum accuracy. Many thanks for sharing. Here's a wee tip that might help someone out. When Tightening hand tightened drill chuck, tighten as much as possible then back off a bit and you here a click, this locks the bit in the chuck, and solves the problem of the bit working loose as your using it. Works with Bosch cordless drills (might work with other makes too, test out) Great channel, keep up the good work. All the best, Pete 👍 (Scotland UK)
Very well explained. Something I have never thought of doing. I have had good experiance measuring and cutting each piece, but what a time saver. Thank you!
Wow! Very interesting and important information! I'm only a DIY home owner, but I'm always updating and improving my home as well as my children's homes. Thanks for sharing your talents and knowledge!
Hi thanks for making this video. Your right, it seems that no one has made a video covering this topic, I've been looking for awhile. It makes sense, will test it out see if it works on my was have 2, one 7 1/4 and 10" sliding saw. Just for clarity if you"re cutting 1X 1.5", need to move second block by 3"?
I liked the horizontal bead trick. I use the vertical but then have always reset my my stop block. My Bosch axil arm has the exact same plane. Good information as always Spencer. Thanks
I've been using the same saw for years now. One thing I do is batch cut all the bead pcs oversized by an inch or so with all the LH miter cuts. That way when I'm batch cutting vert panel rails and beads I only swing the saw left to right once, not on every stick of bead.
Great information. Happy to say my 3 year old Kobalt 10” miter saw passed the test! Thanks for your insights. As someone else posted, I only use a small portion of the knowledge in your videos, but watch them all, over and over. Keep them, coming, please.
Another great lesson Spencer! Do you think you would ever do a demonstration at a JLC Live event? I think it would be awesome to see you run a demonstration in person.
I learned some awesome woodcraft today. This will help me continue my reign as the absolute best craftsman on my entire....street....my side. BOTH HOUSES!
Good video. I would add when using stop blocks put a small backcut on the stop where it meets the table. That way sawdust does not build up in between the trim and stop. Sawdust Will start throwing you out pretty quick when production cutting.
gday. great content. i believe the pivot is centre of blade, meaning the trick will also work on left side of blade IF you have the stop block on the left. appreciate ur time and effort in making these videos and sharing ur priceless experience.
New sub here. I thought you where only on bloody instagram for 18months. Had no idea that you had a YT channel full of knowledge. I can’t believe I didn’t find out earlier. Great vid mate.
never imagined that pivot point would have a location to make it easier to use the saw. I think the brands don't even mention it and even less an instruction manual on how to take advantage of this type of tool. thanks for the info Saludos Gerardo
I thought that I understood this and I was befuddled why you were explaining it.. until the part when you said that you can only cut off the right side of the blade and if you had been working on the left side of the saw that this technique wouldn't have worked. Then it all made sense! Good video as always.
Great tricks of the trade! I have not seen anything like this - to this extent - not moving the stop block and putting the spacer block in was genius - as soon as you started, I thought to myself, "why have I not thought of that before"? - Thanks for the help
You are such a great teacher you have made me a way better trim carpenter. Much respect to you Spencer.
It is INCREDIBLY generous of you to share your vast knowledge of trim carpentry. Your channel has improved my work immeasurably. Thank you Spencer.
Ad revenue for 275K views is probably more than he makes in a day
You've explained nicely why my miters weren't coming out the way I wanted. I'm doing a home project that calls for roughly 300 identical molding cuts and what I've learned with this video is how to make them all perfect. Thanks!
Not only are you a great trim carpenter you are an amazing teacher.
Kudos for putting out a miter saw video that actually goes in to detail about mitered cuts. 8 bajillion miter saw tutorials out there explaining how to cut a 90 with a stop block but few that explain miters, apparently. I was puzzled as to why the auxiliary fences threw off the pivot until I watched again and realized my aux. fence aligns with the primary and does not add the 1/8 as yours does. Developing and maintaining consistent miter cuts is a tricky thing especially if the pieces are of two different lengths and there's a dedicated face as with molding. I drove myself crazy trying to get a workable set up yesterday and did several searches trying to find an answer. I realize now that I should have used "trim carpentry" or similar terms but I'm just making a box so it didn't occur to me. You are right in that no one is teaching this type of thing but if I need to know how to reduce tear out, sneak up on a cut, or how to use tape to make a zero clearance, the videos are aplenty. Thanks for the great information.
I'll probably never use 1/4 of the stuff I learn watching your videos, but I continue to watch them over & over! I have gained so much knowledge from your TH-cam channel.
True. Makes me wish I had trained as a carpenter from a young age. Seems so satisfying.
It works on my two Makita LS1013 Compound Sliding Miter saws. Great tip. Thank you!
This is why you are so productive and successful! You could make a nice additional income teaching classes on fine woodworking. Nice job Spencer!
I truly appreciate this and all of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them and share them with us.
I thought I had seen you demonstrate this before. It didn't work as well for me, but I realize now that I was cutting on the left side of the blade and you're darn right. It makes a difference. Thanks for this post and all of your previous instruction. I like being efficient. I still struggle with accuracy. but I'm working on it.
Wayne you are a rare man, you admit your short comings. We all should be so honest 👍
Thank you I have tried to batch cut trim once. Until now I didn’t understand the pivot point concept. Between this and your rolling miters video. I’ve added two new professional skills to my ever growing list. Thank you Spencer.
Awesome video. One thing you mentioned resonated with me - many times NOT using a tape measure gives you much more accurate cuts. Templates, story boards, jigs and stops, etc. are your friends.
That fence and wing set up is awesome!
The best tutorial on the pivot points and using stop blocks to batch produce. I did not know about the right side of the blade being absolute zero and didn't think about the EZ fence adding an 1/8" to that pivot point. Really a great job Spencer.
This technique works on my Ridgid mitre saw as well. The right face of the blade is always in the same point. This is the best advice I have ever seen on mitre saws. Thank You.
Every video is a Master Class.....Thank You.
Just tested and it works the same on my 10" bosch axial glide miter saw. Pivot is indexed to the right side of the blade.Thanks!
I'm not a finish carpenter and only occasionally cut "batched" parts. I'm very thankful to learn about the pivot point and dual level stop.
Awesome seeing how little you can you pull out your tape measure, gauge blocks for the win
This guy is impressive...you are a really good teacher,communicator and true professional,love to see your videos, love from Spain.
Thanks for the tips. I actually did this last year when I decided to copy the dog ear cut for fencing. I put a stop block to cut the 1x5 to 7 ft and then I put a stop block to cut the notches to form the crown cut like a typical dog ear for fencing. My neighbor who works in construction was amazed at how nice all the cuts align when it was all put together.
It's not a trick. It's brilliance and talent. Fantastic.
Daaaang! On the last tip as soon as you reached for the scrap piece it clicked what you were about to do, and I'll be definitely keeping that in mind! I don't often have wings on my chopsaw, as I usually am doing just rough framing on jobs I need to be in and out pretty quick, but I do sometimes attatch a 12" strip of 3/4 so I can screw down a 2x4 as a stop block for gang cutting deck skirt boards. I'm keeping that trick in mind for when I know I'll have board of different lengths to do, and not need to keep unscrewing and moving the stop block. Genius and am kicking myself for never thinking of it before haha. Great tip.
This was exactly the video I needed. In the process of putting decorative molding on my interior doors and have a bunch of cuts to make. I kept screwing up the miter cuts forgetting which way to turn the saw.
Great video, I was always cutting my 45's on the left being right handed and watching my pencil line. But after this video I went down stairs and made a stop block and followed everything you did and wow what a difference perfect 45s and my 5 year old Kolbalt has a perfect pivot point.
Spencer you are next level. Thank you for everything you share with us.
By far the best saw set up I’ve seen that I like. I would burn threw a house twice as fast with that set up. Great video.
This has been by far the best mitre saw tutorial and explanation I have ever seen 🙏👍👏.much appreciated
my friend , I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Brilliant!!!
One of the very few who keeps coming up with incredible content
Never have seen this technique before! Now I can use it thank you Spencer!
Nice! do you have plans for the mitre saw table with stop block system? Thanks!
Im surprised to see that not more are talking about this. I want that table extensions so bad. Please make a video about it!
I came here looking for this as well, what a sweet fence system!
Nice video. Great super handy explanation without a bunch of blah, blah, blah. Thanks
Hello Spencer, just built my new wings for my brand new 12-in Makita compound miter saw. Working on 450 lineal feet of a three-part sapele crown moulding assembly on a lighting soffit detail on a new home I've designed for my husband and myself in Dallas. You're an inspiration impressing the girls down in Dallas! I appreciate all of your excellent videos and recommendations.
Awesome. Learnt more in last 20 mins than last 55years. Just starting out on my hobby wood working journey..👍🇬🇧🇬🇪🙋🏼♂️
Bro, this is some cool technique! I had to run out to my job site on the weekend to check with my saw and see if it is made the same. The Makita GSL04Z is the same way. That perfect pivot point is spot on if you run off of the right hand side of the blade. Cool trick man! This is gonna up the efficiency game. Thanks Spencer.
What a smart guy who share his wonderful ideas generously.
Thank you Spencer, Sharing This system with the world is above and beyond any video I HAVE SEEN!
OMG : you really are amazingly talented and you can tell when you talk and explain what you are doing, how passionate you are about your work.
True inspiration
And thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
I’m thinking on semi-retiring and want to do wood work as a hobby and am looking into mitre saws so this is a big help in getting me started!
Thank you so much
Keep them coming!!!
Brilliant and this is going to be so useful in a refurb of an old farm building I am starting to do. There are so many applications to this! Thanks you so very much.
I did not know this trick. I have a Delta 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw. I will do some test cuts to see if this works on my saw. Thank you for this great video.
Great tips! I did not know of any of your tips you shared in this video. Thank you and keep them coming.
Thanks for the valuable information. I'm new to finish carpentry and is really a game changer. Your videos and instructions are clear easy to follow.
I bought that same exact Miter saw because of you. Same blade too.. I bought those same exact aux fences because of you. I had no idea leaving those on would affect the angle/length when batch cutting doing a mitered casing. Thank you for letting us know that. I leave the fences on because they look cool. Not anymore... Thanks again...
Great presentation. I have the 780 and never considered the location of the pivot point, much less that it referenced off the right side. Good to know, thanks.
Tried your tip Spencer, on my Bosch GKG 24v miter saw (20 years old, with the original motor!) and it works a treat. Best to use the original width and kerf blade for maximum accuracy. Many thanks for sharing. Here's a wee tip that might help someone out. When Tightening hand tightened drill chuck, tighten as much as possible then back off a bit and you here a click, this locks the bit in the chuck, and solves the problem of the bit working loose as your using it. Works with Bosch cordless drills (might work with other makes too, test out) Great channel, keep up the good work. All the best, Pete 👍 (Scotland UK)
It is very generous of you indeed to share experience. Thanks!!
Wow! I'm starting a big bar project with lots of panels, you just saved me hours of cutting and fitting with my 780!!!!! Thank you!!!!
Understanding the pivot point explains a few perplexing measurement problems. I really pays to thing these things through, thanks for the tips.
Precisely what Tony said. My trim and staircases have come a long way thank you for always putting good content out
I ran into this problem with the aux fence and the left side stop blocks. Thank you!
Very well explained. Something I have never thought of doing. I have had good experiance measuring and cutting each piece, but what a time saver. Thank you!
Wow! Very interesting and important information! I'm only a DIY home owner, but I'm always updating and improving my home as well as my children's homes. Thanks for sharing your talents and knowledge!
I'm not a carpenter but, your tips make be a better DIY'er. Thanks!
Hi thanks for making this video. Your right, it seems that no one has made a video covering this topic, I've been looking for awhile. It makes sense, will test it out see if it works on my was have 2, one 7 1/4 and 10" sliding saw. Just for clarity if you"re cutting 1X 1.5", need to move second block by 3"?
I liked the horizontal bead trick. I use the vertical but then have always reset my my stop block. My Bosch axil arm has the exact same plane. Good information as always Spencer. Thanks
Excellent tutorial. Not only you are an exceptionally good craftsman, but you also have a great pedagogical talent.
I've been using the same saw for years now. One thing I do is batch cut all the bead pcs oversized by an inch or so with all the LH miter cuts. That way when I'm batch cutting vert panel rails and beads I only swing the saw left to right once, not on every stick of bead.
pretty sure he does the same , hes only switching because hes only cutting one .
One of the best tips I have heard in some time! Thanks for sharing.
Great content as usual. Just checked on my older kapex and sure enough, on the right side dead on, just shy on the left
That is an awesome video, very helpful info! Really explains the miter saw and how it all works. Thanks Spencer.
Great information. Happy to say my 3 year old Kobalt 10” miter saw passed the test! Thanks for your insights. As someone else posted, I only use a small portion of the knowledge in your videos, but watch them all, over and over. Keep them, coming, please.
Another great lesson Spencer!
Do you think you would ever do a demonstration at a JLC Live event? I think it would be awesome to see you run a demonstration in person.
Hell of an important detail you taught me right there.
I learned some awesome woodcraft today. This will help me continue my reign as the absolute best craftsman on my entire....street....my side. BOTH HOUSES!
Good video. I would add when using stop blocks put a small backcut on the stop where it meets the table. That way sawdust does not build up in between the trim and stop. Sawdust Will start throwing you out pretty quick when production cutting.
Thanks for all your tricks and knowledge
That’s a real time saver and super accurate . I really like the adjustability of the flip up double sliding stop block set up 👍
gday. great content. i believe the pivot is centre of blade, meaning the trick will also work on left side of blade IF you have the stop block on the left. appreciate ur time and effort in making these videos and sharing ur priceless experience.
Nice tips, will be using this from now on, thanks!
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Now when I set up my miter saw like this , I'll look like a genius.😁
you are one amazing person,your skill level is incredable.Your parents must be very proud of you.
Great info, thank you!
Una de las mejores informaciones que puedo implementation, Muchisimas gracias por compartir tus conocimienyos
Fair play for sharing the great knowledge. Always learn a tonne on your channel.
Great video, you are my go to for tips and advise, I love that saw, it’s a brut.
Great stuff. I'm pretty obsessed with finding ways to improve my workflow and this will help a lot!
Great trick Spenser! Thanks for sharing your in depth knowledge! Again, Five stars!
Fantastic video Spencer
You're the man
Can you please do a video on your miter saw table and how we can build one??
Man, this is priceless stuff here! Gonna check my makita tomorrow!
Brilliant! Love these tips and tricks.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us all.
Great video!! Thanks for posting.
Very helpful. Do you have a video about your miter station? I have the same stand and I’m interested in your modifications.
Thanks for the tip I was not aware of this. I recently built a miter saw station like yours and it was a game changer !
The wizards table! I’m starting a whole home trim out this next week, and I use a duel bevel 12 inch makita. I will let you know how it goes.
Loving your efficiency..thanks so much..
Brilliant! Good teaching. It all made sense. Thanks
Thanks, Spencer. Definitely learned something new.
Excellent video Spencer. I learned something from this.
Outstanding video!
Great technique wish I knew this alot sooner.
Very smart thinker.
Amazing how much I learn from you! Thank you sir!
So awesome Spencer. I'm going to try it with my miter saw. Totally appreciate your videos!
New sub here. I thought you where only on bloody instagram for 18months. Had no idea that you had a YT channel full of knowledge. I can’t believe I didn’t find out earlier.
Great vid mate.
never imagined that pivot point would have a location to make it easier to use the saw.
I think the brands don't even mention it and even less an instruction manual on how to take advantage of this type of tool.
thanks for the info
Saludos
Gerardo
Thanks Spencer great lesson ive saved loads of time with this method and so accurate cheers mate
Didn't have a clue. Will be very useful in various projects. Thanks!
I thought that I understood this and I was befuddled why you were explaining it.. until the part when you said that you can only cut off the right side of the blade and if you had been working on the left side of the saw that this technique wouldn't have worked. Then it all made sense! Good video as always.
Informative demo, thanks from Australia
Great tricks of the trade! I have not seen anything like this - to this extent - not moving the stop block and putting the spacer block in was genius - as soon as you started, I thought to myself, "why have I not thought of that before"? - Thanks for the help