Overview
A miter saw or mitre saw is a saw used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece by positioning a mounted blade onto a board. A miter saw in its earliest form was composed of a back saw in a miter box, but in modern implementation consists of a powered circular saw that can be positioned at a variety of angles and lowered onto a board positioned against a backstop. Powered miter saws are also commonly referred to as chop saws.
Technical Details
Bevel Angle Range: 47° left and 47° right
Bevel Stops: 0°, 33.9°, 45° left and right
Height: 20-1/2''
Length: 32''
Miter Angle Range: 52° Left, 60° Right
Miter Detents: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° (Left/Right)
Miter Positive Stops: 0°, 15°, 22.5,° 31.6°, 45° (Left/Right)
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Access & Hazard Information
Standard AccessMembers are allowed to use this equipment. Access rules are defined by the equipment’s hazard class. Read the hazard class descriptions.
Hazard Class 3- Hazards: Minor injuries that can be resolved with first aid kit or ice pack, but potential for serious lacerations and minor amputations that require medical attention
- Power: Greater than 0.5 HP, greater than 10-amp, 120 VAC, greater than 24V DC
- Examples: Powerful portable tools and light industrial tools. 3D printers/processes with toxic/corrosive wash steps, CNC interlocked/enclosed mill, lathe, waterjet
- Access Requirements: Members must attend a training session and pass written and hands-on exams. Improper use will be punished with a verbal warning, a note in the members file, mandatory retraining, and potiential loss of access to the space.
- Supervision Requirements: The Makerspace must be open and a makerspace staff member must approve use of the equipment each time it is used. Staff may deny access or place additional restrictions on the use of this equipment on a per-use or per-person basis.