How to Use a Miter Box (Cut Wood without a Power Saw). Miter box circular saw

US4537105A. Circular cross-cut and miter saw box. Google Patents

Publication number US4537105A US4537105A US06/638,694 US63869484A US4537105A US 4537105 A US4537105 A US 4537105A US 63869484 A US63869484 A US 63869484A US 4537105 A US4537105 A US 4537105A Authority US United States Prior art keywords saw housing passages rods blade Prior art date 1983-08-16 Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Expired. Lifetime Application number US06/638,694 Inventor Otto Bergler Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.) Black and Decker Overseas GmbH Original Assignee Black and Decker Overseas GmbH Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) 1983-08-16 Filing date 1984-08-08 Publication date 1985-08-27 Family has litigation Priority claimed from DE3329496 external-priority 1984-08-08 Application filed by Black and Decker Overseas GmbH filed Critical Black and Decker Overseas GmbH 1985-02-19 Assigned to BLACK DECKER OVERSEAS AG reassignment BLACK DECKER OVERSEAS AG ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Assignors: BERGLER, OTTO 1985-08-27 Application granted granted Critical 1985-08-27 Publication of US4537105A publication Critical patent/US4537105A/en 1989-10-28 First worldwide family litigation filed litigation Critical https://patents.darts-ip.com/?family=6206625utm_source=google_patentutm_medium=platform_linkutm_campaign=public_patent_searchpatent=US4537105(A) “Global patent litigation dataset” by Darts-ip is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. 2004-08-08 Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical Status Expired. Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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  • B23D47/02 — Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of frames; of guiding arrangements for work-table or saw-carrier
  • B23D47/025 — Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of frames; of guiding arrangements for work-table or saw-carrier of tables
  • B — PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B23 — MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B23D — PLANING; SLOTTING; SHEARING; BROACHING; SAWING; FILING; SCRAPING; LIKE OPERATIONS FOR WORKING METAL BY REMOVING MATERIAL, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • B23D45/024 — Sawing machines or sawing devices with circular saw blades or with friction saw discs with a circular saw blade or the stock mounted on a carriage with the saw blade mounted on a carriage the saw blade being adjustable according to depth or angle of cut
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  • B23 — MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Abstract

A saw mechanism comprises a work support, a round table rotatably carried on said work support, and a pivot support carried by the table. A guide is mounted on the pivot support for pivotal movement and includes a pair of parallel rods. A saw includes a saw housing and a motor driven blade on the housing. The housing has a pair of passages which slidably receive the rods so that the housing can be adjusted relative to and along the rods.

Description

The invention relates to a circular cross-cut and miter box which comprises a saw assembly including a motor-driven saw blade held on a pivoting arm. The pivoting arm is bearingly supported on a rotatable holder which includes an insertion slit for receiving the saw blade.

Circular cross-cut and miter box saws are known in numerous configurations. German Auslegeschrift No. 1 628 992 shows an embodiment wherein the swiveling saw assembly, which in view of the 180° rotating range of the work table may also be used as a table saw, is mounted on a manually actuated pivoting arm. The bearing support for the pivoting arm is carried by a round table which is rotatably mounted in the rotatable work plate. Circular cross-cut and miter box saws of this type have the advantage that long workpieces may be miter cut by pivoting the round table, without having to alter the support position of the workpiece.

A certain disadvantage of circular cross-cut and miter box saws of this type involves the fact that the cutting range depends exclusively on the size of the saw blade and its depth of immersion, so that for example, boards exceeding a certain width, cannot be processed.

For the processing of wide workpieces table miter saws have already been proposed, e.g., by the Haffner Co., wherein the pivot support for the pivoting arm is located on a longitudinal guide extending parallel to the insertion slit for the saw blade and consisting of a sleeve which slides upon round rods, the rods being fixedly joined to a support table for the workpiece. Such jack saws may also be used as cross-cut saws, but for miter cuts the position of the workpiece on the support table must be altered. A relatively large distance exists between the saw blade and the longitudinal guide. The unavoidable play on the longitudinal guide thus leads to inaccuracies on the workpiece during cutting.

In German Offenlegungsschrift No. 29 29 932 there is disclosed a guide arm which is slidably mounted in a bushing, the latter being fixedly mounted on a rotatable table. The saw housing is fixed to the guide arm whereby the saw can be moved in the direction of the arm as the arm slides within its bushing. In such an arrangement, as in the Haffner Co. saw described above, the saw housing is spaced a relatively long distance from the point where relative longitudinal movement of the guide assembly (i.e., the movement of the guide arm within the bushing). Thus, relative play between the guide arm and the bushing, even if small in itself, will be magnified at the location of the cut due to the long distance of the blade housing from the location of the play.

It is the object of the invention to provide a circular cross-cut and miter box saw of the afore-mentioned type such that the cutting range is enlarged.

This object is attained in the case of a circular cross-cut and miter box saw of the initially described type in that the pivoting arm is in the form of longitudinal rods extending parallel to the plane of the saw blade and the saw holder itself includes guide passages in which the rods are slidably received. This minimizes the distance between any “play” and the location of the cut, especially by locating the guide passages immediately adjacent the axis of rotation of the blade.

Preferably, the support for the workpiece comprises a recess corresponding to the miter cut range for the saw blade. A radial arm projects from the round table and is movably disposed within the recess.

In view of this configuration the circular cross-cut and miter box saw according to the present invention may also be used as a jack saw, with such usage by virtue of the new layout not being restricted to 90° cuts, but applicable to all miter cut angles. It is not necessary in the process to alter the position of the workpiece on the work support. Furthermore, the longitudinal guidance of the saw assembly (as viewed from the saw blade) is located in front of the pivot bearing and thus quite close to the saw blade and improved cutting accuracies may be obtained with novel configuration. The new cross-cut, miter and jack saw may, however, still be used, similarly to the known types, for the processing of small workpieces or under the same kinematic conditions. It remains small and readily manipulated, as the weight distribution with respect to the point of rotation may be maintained optimal. Handling is extremely simple, because initially the known pivoting process is effected for the immersion of the saw blade, followed by the draw cut as needed.

An advantageous embodiment is obtained further by equipping the holder with a unilaterally projecting workpiece bracket arm, the length whereof correspoinds to the length of the draw cut and which is provided with an insertion slit.

In this configuration the bounding walls of the recess in the workpiece support form the stops for the support arm and thus the limits of the pivoting of the round table.

In an especially simple manner the longitudinal guidance for the saw assembly may be constituted by two round rods, located parallel above each other and displaceably located in bores of the housing of the saw assembly. This embodiment has the advantage that the longitudinal guidance is integrated directly in the saw housing, while appropriately placing the round rods directly above and below the collector and brush holder of the motor and extending them on both sides of the bearing shaft of the saw blade. The longitudinal guide is thus located in the immediate vicinity of the saw blade. Cutting accuracy may therefore be maintained very high. A structural simplification may be obtained by arranging the motor and saw bearings and the bores for the longitudinal guide in a single housing, with the guiding bores for the round rods in the housing being long enough so that the round rods cannot exit from the guiding bore in the forward direction. This layout makes it possible to provide a closed housing on the operating side of the saw.

It is further advantageous to provide a return spring on the longitudinal guide forming the pivot arm, the spring maintaining the longitudinal guide always in the upper position, when it is not depressed by the operator. This configuration yields the advantage that the saw assembly is always returned by the force of gravity in the area of the pivot bearing, so that for a new work cycle the same initial conditions as with conventional circular cross-cut and miter saws are always present and there is only a short swiveling distance to be traveled to the workpiece.

The object and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof, in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals designate like elements, and in which:

FIG. 2 is a top view of the workpiece support table of FIG. 1, without the round table and the saw assembly;

FIG. 5 is a partially sectioned view of the housing for the saw assembly without the protective hood and the saw blade.

FIG. 1 shows a workpiece support table 1 equipped with adjustable support legs 2. A round table 3 is pivotably mounted to the workpiece support table 1 in an appropriately dimensioned opening or recess 4 between a bottom 1a of the workpiece support table and a stop ledge 5 extending transversely over the round table. The round table 3 is provided integrally with a bracket arm 6 which, during the pivoting of the round table 3, moves within a recess 8 bounded by a pair of mutually oblique lateral walls 7. The position of the bracket arm 6 may be immobilized by engaging a locking device 9 within suitable notches 10, whereby the position of the round table 3 is also locked in.

A support plate 11 is fixedly connected with the round table 3. A pivot bearing 12 for a saw assembly 13 is mounted on the support plate 11, and is capable of executing cross-cut, miter and draw cuts as will be explained. For this purpose, a saw blade 16 (located in FIG. 1 behind an upper protective hood 14 and a lower, swiveling hood 15) is immersed into an insertion slit 17 comprising two mutually aligned portions 17a, 17b. The portion 17a extends approximately from the center of the round table 3 to its periphery, and the portion 17b is disposed in the bracket arm 6.

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pivot bearing 12 comprises a bearing block 18 fixedly connected with the support plate 11. The bearing block 18 includes a circular guide slot 19 within which a bearing block 21, equipped with a swivel axle 20 may be displaced. The bearing block 21 is thus adjustable about the center of curvature of the slot 19, i.e., about an axis 22. The axis 22 extends parallel to the saw blade 16 and passes across the top of the insertion slit 17 on the surface of the round table 3. The prevailing position of the bearing block 21 may be set for example by means of a scale and can be fixed by the tightening of a clamping lever 23, which thus presses the bearing block 21 against the bearing block 18.

A bearing yoke 24 is rotatably supported on the swivel axis 20 and comprises two sleeve-like bearing bodies 25 for receiving the round rods 26. The bodies 25 are mutually parallel and are interconnected by means of transverse braces 27 and 28. The upper round rod 26 extends through the body 25 and projects therefrom to the rear. A tension spring 29 is hooked into the end of the rod 26, the other end whereof is fixedly connected with the bearing block 18 by means of a holding bolt 30. This spring 29 insures that the round rods 26 and the yoke 24 are always brought into the position indicated in FIG. 1 (i.e., rotated counterclockwise about axle 20 in FIG. 4), wherein the guide rods 26 occupy their upper terminal position. The saw assembly 13, which moves freely on the rods 26, is normally held by the force of gravity in a left-hand terminal position wherein the saw housing (to be described below) abuts against the frontal sides 25a of the sleeve-like bearing bodies 25. In the position shown in FIG. 1, the saw assembly 13 is in its right-hand terminal position, in which it must be held by manual actuation with a handle 31.

It is seen in FIG. 5 that the saw housing 32, equipped with the manual handle 31, comprises a pair of cylindrically-shaped longitudinal guide passages 33 and 34, the internal diameter whereof is coordinated with the outer diameter of the round rods 26 to slidingly receive the latter. End sections of each of the longitudinal passages 33, 34 are provided with low friction guide bushings 35, abutting against the round rods 26 and assuring an accurate guidance. As seen in FIG. 5, the longitudinal passages 33 and 34 are long enough to assure that the round rods 26 remain within the guides 33 and 34 over the entire draw length h. In a manner not shown in detail, the draw rods 26 may be equipped on their free ends with stops abutting against frontal side 35a of the guide bushings 35 and preventing the extraction of the guide rods 26 from the longitudinal passages or bores 33 and 34.

The guide bushings 35 are each spaced laterally with respect to a bearing bore 36 for the saw blade 16 which is provided in the housing 32 and which defines the axis of rotation of the blade. The bushings 35 extend directly above and below a position of the collector and brush holder components of the drive motor. The motor is bearingly supported within a housing section 37 laterally projecting from the housing 32. The motor output shaft is disposed within a bore 38. This layout of the longitudinal guide passages 33 and 34, which also extend directly adjacent to the saw blade 16, yields an exact guidance of the saw housing 32. Cutting inaccuracies may be excluded almost entirely.

When using the novel circular cross-cut, miter and jack saw assembly, initially the workpiece to be processed is placed against the stop ledge 5. Subsequently, the bearing block 21 of the pivot bearing 12 is set so that the saw blade 16 is either perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece support table 1 or at an angle to it. The miter angle may be adjusted by setting the position of the rod table 3 and subsequently processing may be initiated by a lowering of the saw assembly (accompanied by a rotation of the yoke 24 about the axle 24) by means of the manual handle 31. Upon the gripping of the handle 31 by the operator, a manual lever 39 located in front of the handle 31 is necessarily also actuated and pressed against the manual handle 31, so that by means of a lever arrangement 40 the lower protective hood 15 is swiveled away from the saw blade 16. This mechanism for actuating the hood 15 is preferably used, but does not constitute the present invention. The upper hood 14 is fixedly connected with the saw housing 32 and may comprise a part of such housing. Following the immersion of the saw blade 16 into the slit 17, the entire saw assembly 13 may be displaced (to the left in FIG. 1) by means of the handle along the round rods 26, i.e., along the axle 22, so that a draw cut is possible. After cutting, the handle 31 is released. The protective hood 15 again pivots in front of the saw blade 16, and the spring 29 lifts the round rods 26 and the saw assembly upwards, into the position shown in FIG. 1. By its own weight, the saw assembly 13 slides into the left-hand position until it abuts against the frontal surfaces 25a of the sleeve-like bearing bodies 25. A new processing cycle may be initiated. In order to insure that the saw blade may enter the workpiece, the stop ledge 5 comprises in its center a recess 41, which depending on the pivoting range of the round table 3 and the possible swiveling of the saw assembly around the axle 22, expands to the rear and upward, as viewed from the abutting edge of the stop ledge 5.

It will be appreciated that the location of relative movement between the saw housing and the rods 26 is so close to the blade that very little inaccuracies in cutting will result from relative play between the rods 26 and the passages 33, 34.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment thereof, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications, substitutions, deletions, and additions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims ( 8 )

a circular table rotatably carried in said circular opening of said work support and including an arm with an insertion slit projecting radially into said recess so as to be movable circumferentially within said recess, the circumferential extent of said recess corresponding to the range of the miter cut for the saw mechanism,

a guide means mounted on said pivot support for rotation about an axis extending generally transversely relative to said slit, said guide means including parallel rods projecting generally transversely relative to said axis, said rods lying in a common plane oriented perpendicularly to the plane of said table, and

saw means comprising a saw housing and a motor driven blade rotatably carried by said saw housing for rotation about an axis, said saw housing having passages located directly therein which passages slidably receive said rods such that said saw housing can be adjusted relative to said table along said rods, said passages each disposed in the immediate vicinity of said axis of rotation of said blade and lying in a common plane oriented perpendicularly to said plane of said table in the immediate vicinity of the plane of said blade.

Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said passages are spaced to opposite sides of said axis of rotation of said blade.

Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said passages are of such length that said rods remain therein during the entire stroke of the saw housing along said rods.

Apparatus according to claim 1 including spring means for yieldably biasing said guide means to a position maintaining said saw housing in an uppermost position.

Apparatus according to claim 1 including a protective hood overlying an upper portion of said blade, said passages situtated below the uppermost extent of said hood.

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Apparatus according to claim 1 including a motor mounted on said saw housing and including an output shaft received in a bearing bore of said housing, said passages being situated on opposite sides of said bearing bore.

Apparatus according to claim 3 including a motor mounted on said saw housing and including an output shaft received in a bearing bore of said housing, said passages being situated on opposite sides of said bearing bore.

Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said spring means is connected between said table and said guide means.

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How to Use a Miter Box (Cut Wood without a Power Saw)

Learn how to cut wood WITHOUT a power saw using a miter box for beginner woodworking projects, baseboards, and molding. This is your detailed tutorial on how to use a miter box. Great for apartments!

You want to build beautiful wood projects but,

  • You are just starting out
  • Don’t have the budget to buy power tools
  • are intimidated by power saws
  • you live in an apartment and can’t use or store power tools.

No matter the case, you do not need a power saw to do many basic projects.

All you need is a miter box, and I will show you exactly how to use it and how powerful it is.

Now, if you are already confident with power saws and are wondering if you even need to continue reading this, the miter box is an essential part of my toolbox. I use it for many things, and I will go into the details below.

Cutting wood without a power saw

If you want to cut wood and don’t have a power saw, there are a few options –

But I am sure you aren’t into any of those options because you want to make simple beginner woodworking projects in the first place.

Another option is to get your boards cut at the lumber store. That is what I did for the first couple of my projects.

The problem with that is the cuts are NOT at all accurate. The stores do not and are not expected to guarantee accuracy.

The best way to cut boards for simple woodworking projects without a power saw is a miter box with a handsaw.

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Video

I have a full written article below, but if you would like to watch and learn, I also have a detailed video for you below.

What is a miter box?

A miter box is a guide for a hand saw and allows you to make cuts in boards manually with pretty good accuracy.

They are very inexpensive to purchase and make a great starting point to try simple woodworking projects like building frames, and small furniture builds and is the best option for installing baseboards and molding.

It is essentially like a manual miter saw where you are able to make pretty precise cuts.

These features make a miter box an excellent solution if you live in an apartment.

Parts of a miter box

  • A hand saw – specially designed with a rim to prevent it from digging into the miter box.
  • A miter box – with precut slots at various angles to help guide the hand saw.
  • Cam pins – to help lock the boards being cut in place. These are only available with a few models.

The box itself has the following features:

  • Material – can be made from wood, plastic, or aluminum.
  • U-shaped with openings on the top and on both ends to fit long pieces of wood.
  • Slots are cut into the miter box at precise angles needed to make cuts. on that below.
  • A way to hold and secure the miter box when in use
  • Small holes to help screw the miter box to a work surface if needed
  • Clamping wings to use a clamp to hold the miter box when in use.
  • A lip or tabs to help hold the box against a workbench.

Miter cuts on a Miter saw with the M1 Caliber

A basic miter box has three angle slots – 0, 22.5-degrees, and 45-degrees plus a 45-degree bevel slot.

An adjustable miter box gives more flexibility and can be set at different angles. These are usually made of metal and are a little more expensive.

Uses

A miter box, or mitre box, makes straight and angled cuts in various materials.

A miter box can be used not just for cutting wood boards like 1×2, 1×3, etc, but also for many other boards and materials.

Despite having power tools and saws, I still use my miter box – especially when I need to cut small pieces (less than 2-3″) or dowels which can be dangerous to cut on a power miter saw.

Some other applications where you can use miter box are:

  • Miter cuts for picture frames
  • Dowels
  • Crown molding
  • Baseboards
  • Cut or trim PVC pipe
  • Acrylic rods
  • Aluminum tubes

I’ve used a miter box to build a picture frame, a mail organizer, cut acrylic rods, rain gutter bookshelves, and even aluminum tubing for my shower organizer.

Miter box options

Miter boxes are very inexpensive, and the box itself usually comes with an included handsaw and a few stops. Here are some options:

How to use a miter box to make cuts

Miter boxes are really straightforward to use.

Of course, as with any hand tool, it takes a little bit of effort and patience.

STEP 1: MARK THE WORKPIECE

You know how they say – measure twice, cut once? I say measure at least three times.

  • Measure and mark your workpiece for the size you need to cut using a tape measure.
  • Using a speed square, draw a straight line and mark your piece of wood with the angle you wish to cut.You can draw your line on either the face or the edge of your workpiece. See how to use a speed square to mark angles.
  • Mark the side you need with an X or a little arrow, so you remember exactly which side is the one you need.

STEP 2: SECURE THE MITER BOX

Depending on the model, your miter box may have a lip that sits flush against the table’s edge or little collapsible tabs on the bottom to keep it in place as you cut.

The miter box may have a spot of clamps to hold it. Or it will have holes for you to be able to screw it into your workbench- if that is something you want to do.

Alternatively, you can also screw it into a larger board that might be easier to clamp.

Either way, holding the miter box in place is essential for safety and accuracy.

It is possible to cut with the miter box without clamping it down, and I have done it many times, but whenever possible, clamping it down adds stability and makes it a lot easier to use it.

  • Line your mark up with the corresponding miter box slot on the miter box edge.
  • Insert the saw in the slot and check the placement of the board.

At this point, you want to pay attention to the kerf – which is the thickness of the saw blade. Read more about Kerf here. You want to ensure that the entire blade of the saw lies on the waste side of the board.

  • Once the saw is aligned in the right place, secure the board with clamps on the ends or use the cam pins. You may also carefully use your hand to hold the board as you make the cut. Just be sure to keep your thumb out of the way!

This will make a groove and help get the cut started and keep the saw from deviating from the cut line when you make the cut.

  • Go ahead and make the cut with downward pressure on the saw.

It can sometimes be hard to keep long pieces of wood stable and control them to get a precise cut. The best way to manage is to use as many clamps as needed.

Cutting angles

Miter boxes typically have 22.5-degrees and 45-degree angle slots and a 45-degree bevel.

Cutting angles is pretty much like when cutting a straight-line – measure, mark, align and secure the board and make the miter cut.

The slots in the miter box make sure your saw stays aligned to the desired angle you make the cut.

To make a miter cut, lay the board flat inside the miter box. Below, I am making 45-degree cuts.

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To make a bevel cut at 45-degrees, use the bevel cut slot to help guide the saw.

If your miter box does not have the bevel slot or if you want to make a bevel at 22.5-degrees, hold the board standing up in the miter box and cut through the 22.5-degree slot.

Of course, the height of the wood that can be used is limited by the height of the sides of the miter box.

Cutting crown molding and baseboards

Cutting crown molding and baseboards is one of the most common applications of miter boxes.

Even with the power saws available, I usually keep a miter box handy to quickly make the cut in the room as needed and don’t have to carry the huge boards across the house.

Plus, baseboards and molding are usually soft materials that are pretty easy to cut.

The inside and outside corners of molding and baseboards can be pretty confusing. Here is a little guide –

To cut a left internal corner –

  • Place the piece of molding upside down laying at an angle on the left of the miter box.
  • The top of the trim should rest against the miter box while the bottom wall angle toward the middle.
  • Clamp it in place to hold it secure.
  • Line up the saw in the 45-degree slot.
  • Cut from the bottom right to top left.

Cutting a right inner corner –

  • Place the piece of molding upside down on the right side of the miter box, with the top resting against the side of the miter box and the bottom angled out towards the middle.
  • Clamp it in place
  • Line up the saw with the 45-degree angle slot.
  • Cut from bottom left to top right.

Why does the saw not cut into the box?

The design of the miter box and accompanying handsaw makes sure you do not cut into the box itself.

The handsaw has a lip on top that is wider than the slot and the box itself has grooves at the bottom.

The lip on the saw hits the top of the miter box when the saw reaches the bottom of the cut.

But what if you have lost the handsaw that came with your miter box?

In that case, you can use a scrap piece of wood underneath your workpiece so that the miter box does not get damaged.

In summary

I think a miter box is definitely an important tool to have in the workshop – whether you are just starting out or have lots of power tools.

I still use my miter box pretty often for various projects.

Projects using a miter box

Now that you know how to use a miter box, here are a few projects that you can use them for:

If you would like to learn more about other beginner-friendly power tools, take a look at these:

Kreg Crosscut Station: How to Use and Review

The Kreg Crosscut Station turns a circular saw into a tool that makes accurate crosscuts and miter cuts. It’s easy to use, but is it right for everyone?

Kreg Crosscut Station

Circular saws are versatile, but they don’t usually cut straight without a little help from a fence or a guide. The Kreg Crosscut Station turns a circular saw into a tool that makes accurate crosscuts and miter cuts. The Crosscut Station is affordable, easy to set up, and easy to use. But it might not be the right fit for every DIYer. I’m sharing how to set it up, how to use it, how to know if it’s right for you, and my review of the tool. Thank you to my friends at Kreg Tool for sending me the Crosscut Station. I received this tool in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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What is the Kreg Crosscut Station?

The Kreg Crosscut Station is the newest addition to the Kreg family of cutting solutions. Siblings to the Crosscut Station are the Kreg Rip-Cut which attaches to a circular saw to make straight, accurate rip cuts. And the Kreg Accu-Cut that turns a circular saw into a track saw.

The Crosscut Station rounds out the family of cutting tools by turning a circular saw into an accurate way to make crosscuts and miter cuts. Think of it as a miter box for your circular saw.

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What Can I Cut With the Crosscut Station?

The Crosscut Station can be used to make crosscuts and miter cuts on almost any material that you would cut with a circular saw. Material like boards, plywood, MDF, etc. Cuts can be made on material up to 1-½” thick.

Crosscuts are made across the grain of the wood or across the width of the board. Miter cuts are made diagonally across the grain of the wood or the width of the board.

Crosscuts

The Crosscut Station can make crosscuts up to 12” wide.

Miter Cuts

It can also be used to make miter cuts from 5-degrees to 45-degrees. The width of the board that can be cut will depend on the angle of the miter cut.

Can I Make Bevel Cuts?

No. You can only make 90-degree cuts with the Crosscut Station.

What Circular Saw Do I Need?

The Crosscut Station fits many popular corded or cordless circular saws that have blades from 6-½” to 7-¼” in diameter. I’m using my DeWALT circular saw with the Crosscut Station for this tutorial.

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What Blade Should I Use?

Saw blades with more teeth usually produce cleaner cuts. A blade with 40 or more teeth is usually recommended for making crosscuts.

Circular saws usually come with blades that have less than 40 teeth. Blades with less than 40 teeth usually cause the wood to tearout.

This means we’ll likely want to upgrade the blade in our circular saw before using it to make cuts with the crosscut station.

For example, I recently bought a new circular saw. The saw came with a 24-tooth blade which is not recommended for making clean crosscuts. I upgraded to this blade before I started using the saw with the Crosscut Station.

TIP: Be sure to choose a blade that matches the blade size and arbor size of your saw. These sizes are usually printed on the saw. For example, my circular saw requires 7-¼” blade with a ⅝” arbor.

How to Set Up the Kreg Crosscut Station

Setting up a Crosscut Station is easy and straightforward. The only part that requires a little thought is where to position the guide rails. The guide rails are the tracks for the saw.

The goal is to have the blade as centered as possible within the station. The manual suggests installing the fixed guide rail on the right side of the station. The manual goes on to say that it might be necessary to position the fixed guide rail on the left to get the blade centered.

First, I positioned the fixed guide rail on the right but noticed the blade was positioned too far to the right. So I repositioned the fixed rail on the left and attached the adjustable rail on the right side.

Reduce Friction

I tested my circular saw on the station and noticed there was a slight drag or friction between the metal plate of the saw and the metal guide rails of the station.

I used a trick that I often use to reduce friction on my table saw. I waxed the rails and base plate of the saw. Now the saw slides over the guide rails like ice skates on a frozen pond!

Clamps

The station includes two clamps. The clamps hold workpieces in place while making cuts.

Adjustable Fence

The adjustable fence can be positioned on the station to make miter cuts.

Material Support Wings

There are two material support wings. One on each side of the station. The wings extend to support wide or long workpieces. The ends of the wings can be removed and positioned even farther out to support longer workpieces

Making the First Cut

It’s necessary to cut through the SureCut backboard to prepare the station for making cuts.

Position the saw on the rails and make the cut.

Stop cutting when the saw blade is about halfway through the SureCut backboard. The Crosscut Station is now ready to use.

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How to Use the Kreg Crosscut Station

The Crosscut Station can be used to make straight cuts and miter cuts. The kerf in the station helps to position workpieces for accurate cuts. Merriam-Webster defines kerf as “a slit or notch made by a saw.”

Straight Cuts

Step 1. Measure and Mark

Then, mark an “X” on the waste side of the workpiece.

Step 2. Position the Workpiece

The blade is going to cut along the kerf line. We want to keep the left side of this workpiece. So we’ll position the mark on the left side of the kerf.

When the workpiece is in position, use the clamps to hold it in place.

Step 3. Make the Cut

Place the circular saw on the rails, switch the saw on, and make the cut. Stop cutting when the saw is about halfway through the SureCut backboard.

Miter Cuts

Miter cuts are made just like crosscuts. Measure, mark, and position the mark on the same side of the kerf as the section of the workpiece that you want to keep.

There are a couple of considerations when making miter cuts with the Crosscut Station:

Length of the Board

Sometimes you may need to cut the board to the final length before making the miter cut. One of those times is if you need to remove a lot of material ahead of the miter cut.

If a lot of material needs to be removed, the end of the board may hit the back of the station. This would prevent you from positioning the board where you need to make the cut.

In this case, the miter cut would need to be made in two cuts. First, the board would be cut straight to the final length. Then, the board would be cut to the desired angle.

Width of the Board

Another consideration is the width of the board. Degree marks are molded into the base of the station. The marks range from 5 degrees to 45 degrees.

The design of the station is somewhat restrictive when making miter cuts. As the size of the angle increases, the width of the board that can fit into the station decreases.

What is the Maximum Width for a 45-degree Miter Cut?

When the fence is set for 45 degrees, the maximum width of the board that can be cut is a 1×4 or 3-½”. This is good to know if you regularly need to make 45-degree cuts on boards wider than 1×4s.

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Video: How to Use the Crosscut Station

Watch this quick start guide to set up and start using the Crosscut Station.

Is the Crosscut Station Right for Everyone?

I’ve read quite a few Комментарии и мнения владельцев on social media that were critical of the Crosscut Station. Комментарии и мнения владельцев like:

I get it. If you’re a skilled carpenter, using a speed square is probably much easier and quicker. And if you have a sliding miter saw or radial arm saw (do they even make those anymore?), then yes, you would probably use those tools instead.

But the Crosscut Station wasn’t designed for the skilled carpenter. Or the DIYer who has the budget for a sliding miter saw. Or for those with a large workshop with space for a radial arm saw.

It was designed for the weekend warrior. The DIYer who maybe isn’t so skilled, but takes pride in doing projects themselves. The do-it-yourselfer who doesn’t have a big workshop or big tool budget.

Here’s who I think the Crosscut Station works well for:

Limited Space

The Crosscut Station is a great option for DIYers with a small workshop or those without a dedicated workshop. Like do-it-yourselfers who live in an apartment.

In a shed shop, the compact station could be stored on a shelf. In an apartment, the station could be stored on a shelf or even under a bed.

Limited Budget

For less than the cost of a sliding miter saw, you could have two tools: a circular saw and a Crosscut Station. There are some cuts that you can’t make with the Crosscut Station that you could make with a miter saw. Like compound miter cuts needed to install crown molding. But the station would work for many common home improvement projects.

Supplement to a Miter Saw

Compound miter saws are fairly inexpensive, but their maximum cutting capacity is about 5-6 inches. Sliding miter saws have a larger cutting capacity but they also come with a larger price tag.

The Crosscut Station has a 12-inch cutting capacity. So it’s a great option if you already have a compound miter saw but it’s not in your budget to upgrade to a sliding miter saw.

Extra Saw

The Crosscut Station is a great option for DIYers who have a miter saw, but their miter saw is mounted to a workbench. The Crosscut Station is portable so it works well for doing projects in the yard or to help with a project at a buddy’s house.

It’s also perfect for a camp or summer home where you might want to do some projects, but you don’t necessarily need a miter saw.

Intimidated by Spinning Blades

If you want to take on DIY projects, but you’re not confident with using power saws, or you’re intimidated by blades spinning towards you, the Crosscut Station might be the answer.

The blade points downwards and away from you. And for the majority of the cut, the blade is contained within the station.

My Review of the Crosscut Station

The Crosscut Station is affordable, easy to set up, and easy to use. It’s compact and portable. I think it’s a great option for those without a sliding miter saw or for DIYers who are intimidated by other types of saws.

That said, I do have a wish list for the next version of the Crosscut Station.

I would love a stop so you could make repetitive cuts. I’d like the ability to make 45-degree cuts on boards wider than a 1×4.

I would also love the ability to make cuts that I can’t make with my miter saw. My miter saw maxes out at 60-degrees. The Crosscut Station would be a game-changer if it could make cuts beyond 60-degrees.

Final Thoughts

Circular saws are versatile, but they don’t usually cut straight without a little help from a fence or a guide. The Kreg Crosscut Station turns a circular saw into a tool that makes accurate crosscuts and miter cuts.

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Miter Saw Vs Circular Saw – Find the Difference?

Also called a chop saw, a miter saw can be perfect for making cross-grain cuts. This type of saw can be ideal for miter cuts or angled cuts. You can even use a miter saw for making bevel cuts. In a way, we can say that a miter saw is used for chopping wood at different angles.

It features a circular blade that helps to make precise and quick cuts. It is accompanied by a small fence and a workstation. You can find miter blades of different sizes and is mounted on the arm for making angles. Here are the features of a miter saw.

Easy to Use: They are more precise enabling you to have a hassle-free operation. With it, there will be a reduced risk of injury even when you get into precise edges.

Precision Cuts: You can use a miter saw for making miters, crosscuts, bevels, and compound cuts. Miter cuts can range from 0 to 90 degrees to the grain. Crosscuts are perpendicular to the wood grain. Bevel cuts on the other hand are on the angle of the wood height. A compound cut is a combination of a bevel and a miter cut.

When Should You Use a Miter Saw?

You can use a miter saw for different purposes including cutting dowels, trim, or deck planks. It can be perfect for cutting any thin and long wood. It will also work great while making multiple cuts on standard lumber. Utilizing a miter saw lets you cut dozens of identical pieces without needing to measure each one. As stated, a miter saw lets you make four different types of cuts. You can easily use it for miter cuts, cross cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.

What Are The Types of Miter Saws?

  • Single bevel:As the name implies, a single bevel miter saw lets you make my miter cuts or bevel cuts in one direction.
  • Double bevel miter saw:contrary to the single bevel, a double bevel miter saw can make bevel cuts in two different directions. It can be perfect for increasing the speed while making angled cuts.
  • Compound miter saw:If you are looking to make compound cuts, a compound miter saw serves the purpose. It lets you make both bevel and miter cuts simultaneously.
  • Sliding miter saw:A sliding miter saw slides on a bar that makes the blade move forward. You can use this type of saw for cutting wider boards.

Miter Saw Blade Size

While cutting the appropriate size of the board, you will have to look for the right size blade. Do note that a small miter saw lets you have easy portability and storage.

A small miter saw of 7.25-inch can be an ideal choice for a DIYer. The types of blades have limited cutting capacity.

The most common miter saw blade size is 10-inch. It lets you use it for a variety of purposes.

If you are looking to have increased cutting capacity, you can look for a 12-inch blade. However, these types of blades are expensive.

What is a Circular Saw?

A circular saw comes in a handheld design and is usually powered with electricity or batteries. You can use it for making bevel cuts, rip cuts, and crosscuts. Many consider it to be a table saw. In a table saw, you don’t push the saw but the material. However, in a circular saw, the push is on the saw.

A circular saw comes in a versatile design making it ideal for different professionals. There are models that can accommodate other blades. With the motorized blade, it can make long straight cuts. The blade size of a circular saw ranges from 3.025 to 16 inches. These are some of the features of a circular saw.

Versatility: A circular saw can handle different types of cuts. You will be able to make crosscuts, rip cuts, bevel, miter, and compound cuts. These types of saws are also suitable for making plunge cuts and dado rabbet.

Portability: The lightweight design of a circular saw makes it very portable. You can easily take it to your job site.

Affordability: A circular saw comes at a low price. They are much lower in price than a miter saw.

When Should You Use a Circular Saw?

The versatile design of a circular saw makes it ideal for professionals and DIYers. It can make a wide range of cuts making it a perfect choice for woodworkers. Another advantage of using a circular saw is that it is very portable. Some even use it for cutting large boards.

What Are The Types of Circular Saws?

  • Miniature circular saws:In a miniature circular saw, you will find a handle that extends behind the motor. The blade size is under 5 inches in diameter which makes them offer limited cutting depth. However, it can be great for occasional DIYers as well as for home improvement.
  • Standard size circular saws:Standard size circular saws feature blades of 7.25 to 10 inches in diameter. You can easily use it for all types of cutting tasks making it a perfect choice for woodworkers.
  • Track saws:A track saw lets you run it on a dedicated track system for making accurate cuts. Even though they are able to deliver fine-quality cuts, they are more expensive.

Circular Saw Blade Size

The most commonly available circular saw blade size is 7.25 inches. However, there are blades of small size so that there will be easy handling. It is important to note that the blades are not interchangeable.

Often the blades feature high or low tooth count. For rough and fast cuts, a lower tooth count serves great. On the contrary, a higher tooth count makes sure there will be fewer splinters while working. The tooth blades can be 24, 60, and 120.

Comparison Table: Circular Saw Vs Miter Saw

Miter Saw Circular Saw
Ease of Use Easy to Use Can take time to learn
Portability Needs a workbench or table Lightweight for easy storage and carrying
Accuracy Very high Average
Versatility Mostly for crosscuts Allows different types of cutting
Cuts Plywood No Yes
Crosscuts Yes Yes
Rip cuts No Yes
Rabbet Dado Needs sliding miter saw Yes
Price Expensive Affordable

What Are The Differences Between Miter Saw and Circular Saw?

The mode of operation of the miter saw and a circular saw is completely different. A miter saw works by dropping the cutting blade from above the workpiece. A circular saw has a blade set against the work in a straight path. It also features a bed for holding the wood in place.

A miter saw is a specialty tool. You will be able to make angled cuts by using a miter saw. However, a circular saw is a versatile tool and can make different types of cuts. Whether it is bevel or miter cuts, a miter saw serves the right purpose. It can make fast and accurate angled cuts. Without experience, there can be a lot of errors.

The compact design of a circular saw makes it easy to store. However, a miter saw is with a miter saw stand or table. Circular saws are also very lightweight for easy portability. Even though miter saws are not difficult to move, they are less mobile than circular saws.

Conclusion

From the above, we have known about the features of a miter saw and a circular saw. We can make it out that a miter saw is a specialty tool and a circular saw has increased versatility. It all depends upon the type of project you are handling. You can choose the right one as you know the functionality of both. For now, they both seem to be useful tools for woodworkers.