Parts of a Miter Saw
During the weekend, I had a chance to break out a brand new Dewalt DW714 Miter Saw. We are putting up some chair railing as part of some decorating in one of the rooms in our house. What a great saw! Dewalt surely has done well with their design in the DW714. Although only a single bevel saw, it is simple to use, and gives one of the straightest cuts of any saw I have ever used. I thought I would take a few minutes and write about the features found in a miter saw, and some tips on using miter saws in general.
The first thing to look at is the diameter of the blade. Miter saws usually come in 8", 10", 12", and 14" varieties. The diameter is the length from one end of the blade to the other through the middle. Obviously the bigger the diameter, the larger the cuts that can be made.
Next, I wanted to talk about the difference between a compound miter saw and a regular miter saw. A regular miter saw will pivot right and left to let you cut at an angle, like molding around a door frame. A compound miter saw will allow you to tilt the motor and the blade to make a beveled cut. (I used this feature when I was cutting the chair rails at a 45 degree angle, to make two pieces fit together on a 90 degree corner. ) A compound miter saw is a must have if you are putting up molding, chair rails, or anything else that needs a beveled cut.
The next feature that I wanted to highlight was the slide feature. My saw doesn't have this feature, but it is a great feature to have, especially if you are cutting wide stock. Basically, miter saws with a slide capability have the motor and blade connected to a slide component, that allows you to slide while you cut, enlarging the width of stock that you can cut.
Miter Saw Repair
The most common dewalt miter saw repair parts are the cords, the blades, the carbon brushes, and the switches, all of which are easy to replace. Also, the kerf boards are often in need of replacing as well. Make sure to keep you miter saw in good working condition to be safe.
The first thing to look at is the diameter of the blade. Miter saws usually come in 8", 10", 12", and 14" varieties. The diameter is the length from one end of the blade to the other through the middle. Obviously the bigger the diameter, the larger the cuts that can be made.
Next, I wanted to talk about the difference between a compound miter saw and a regular miter saw. A regular miter saw will pivot right and left to let you cut at an angle, like molding around a door frame. A compound miter saw will allow you to tilt the motor and the blade to make a beveled cut. (I used this feature when I was cutting the chair rails at a 45 degree angle, to make two pieces fit together on a 90 degree corner. ) A compound miter saw is a must have if you are putting up molding, chair rails, or anything else that needs a beveled cut.
The next feature that I wanted to highlight was the slide feature. My saw doesn't have this feature, but it is a great feature to have, especially if you are cutting wide stock. Basically, miter saws with a slide capability have the motor and blade connected to a slide component, that allows you to slide while you cut, enlarging the width of stock that you can cut.
Miter Saw Repair
The most common dewalt miter saw repair parts are the cords, the blades, the carbon brushes, and the switches, all of which are easy to replace. Also, the kerf boards are often in need of replacing as well. Make sure to keep you miter saw in good working condition to be safe.
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