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Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the material is bowed. If it is, make sure the material is positioned on the
table as shown in Fig. 27.
If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Fig. 28, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion
of the cut.
CUTTING ALUMINUM
Aluminum extrusions, such as used for making aluminum screens and storm windows, can be cut with your miter saw.
To cut aluminum extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are within the capacity of the
machine, position the material so that the blade cuts through the smallest cross-section (Fig. 25). The wrong way to
cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 26. Be sure to apply a stick wax to the blade before cutting aluminum stock.
This stick wax is available at most industrial mill supply houses. The stick wax provides proper lubrication and keeps
chips from adhering to the blade.
Never apply a lubricant to the blade while the machine is running.
Fig. 29
1. Several methods can be used to cut crown
mouldings on the miter saw. The method shown in Fig.
29, illustrates the contact surfaces (the surfaces that
contact the wall and ceiling) of the crown moulding held
firmly against the fence and table of the miter saw. This
method is acceptable when making a small number of
cuts but would not be practical for a production
application as it may be difficult to firmly hold the work
in this position. Also, this method means that the crown
moulding must be positioned on the table in the upside
down position.
CUTTING CROWN MOULDINGS
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