Safety Tips Every Aspiring Carpenter Should Know
Miter saws can take your DIY skills to the next level, but it’s important to make sure you follow some basic safety tips before you start cutting. This video describes some of them.
Miter saws consist of a large rotating blade that slides down to make clean, precise cuts. These cuts can be made very quickly at an angle of 45 degrees or less, hence the term ” miter “.
Before starting a haircut, you should wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection . Avoid loose clothing that can snag. There should be no distractions in the workplace, and there should be enough free space around the miter saw. You definitely don’t want (or want someone else) to run into it while you work.
Start spinning the blade before driving it into the wood. Thus, by the time of contact, the blade should rotate at maximum speed. Hold the saw with a steady but firm hand. If you bump into a knot, nail, or a piece of warped wood, the wood may rebound.
Keep your hands and arms as far away from the blade as possible. Use clamps to hold small pieces of wood against the fence so your hands don’t touch the saw, and never cross your arms in front of the saw. Always use a sharp saw blade and make sure your saw is equipped with the proper guards installed by the manufacturer.
More tips for using a miter saw can be found in the tutorial video above and the link below for a more detailed list.
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