The woodworking miter gauge comes as an extra tool with your table saw and for sure is a necessary – helper tool , in order to make wood crosscuts , with accuracy and safety .
One of the things i like and respect much in the woodworking tools area , is that the extra accessories you can get , aren’t for “getting your money only” , but they are essential tools .
In here a hand tool , assists a power tool and this combination is very essential for sure .
” The woodworking miter saw is an angle graduation hand tool – mechanism , the carpenters use to guide or hold a wooden board in their table’s saw rail which slides along in a groove , for targeted and highly precision crosscuts , at any angle he wants . “
It also keeps your hands in a safe distance when you crosscut a board with your table saw and also keeps you safe , from an unexpected table saw kickback .
See my best miter gauge suggestions , in HERE .
Does a Table saw , have a Miter Gauge ?
The miter gauge is for sure a necessary wood tool helper and accessory , coming together(most of times) with your table saw purchase .
What is a Miter Gauge used for in Woodworking ?
The main use of the woodworking miter gauge is to give to the carpenter the maximum possible holding stability , accuracy and safety , during his table saw crosscuts , protecting him from blade kickbacks and other serious accidents .
Is it Safe to saw Freehand , with No table saw fence or a miter gauge ?
No it isn’t safe to saw your wooden boards , et.c , without the assistance of your table’s aw fence and the miter gauge , on the contrary , it’s very unsafe .
If you grab your board only with your one or two hands and try to crosscut it , believing that the power you have in your hands will do the job with safety , you’re colossal wrong .
The vibration of the table saw’ blade will make the cut unstable ( even for a little bit ) and you may get badly hurt from a very serious and powerful kickback .
Cutting kickbacks can be made from several factors and a very common one is from hidden pins-screws , et.c , inside in an “unknown” wood’s mass .
I’ve written a post for this and what can you do to prevent it , in HERE .
In no way you can be safe and accurate if you don’t use a fence and a miter gauge , for your crosscuts .
What are the Three main parts of a Miter Gauge ?
The three parts of the iter saw is the miter bar , the miter head and the fence .
Can you use a miter gauge on a bandsaw ?
Yes , you can if you can fit it correctly to use it with safety and stability , you have a great feeling , be comfortable and you won’t have any theme with the sliding groove .
What woodworking Cuts , you make with a Miter Gauge ?
The miter gauge is helping you make crosscuts , any miter cuts you want , all the variety of bevel cuts and all the variety of angled cuts , you need and want .
What is the most Common Miter Angle is used in woodworking ?
The most common miter angle in woodworking is the 45o angle cut , because two 45o angles , are making a 90o angle , which is used very much in wood framing( in windows , doors , et.c ) , cabinetry , in wooden cornice and in a huge variety of carpentry projects .
What is the Difference , between a Table Saw Fence and a Miter Gauge ?
The fence of the table saw is mostly helps in ripping wooden board and in ripping cuts , generally . The miter gauge , gives you more angle choices , to make a variety of angle cuts , bevels , et.c .
Do i Need a miter gauge ?
For sure the use of a miter gauge is a great assistant and a very useful utility tool , along with your table’s saw , fence .
Keep woodworking and the happiness , is certain .
