Question Frame Square Miter Saw

[downtown framer]

Just bought a Frame Square Miter Saw. If anyone has one I would like to talk to you about using the left side end stop which is set at 26 1/2 degree angle, and about measuring on the left side.
thanks
Jane

 

[Jerry Ervin]

I have one but I don't exactly understand your question.

There is no measuring done on the left arm. Just the right.

Or are you talking about the first cut measure on top the slides with the moulding?

 

[downtown framer]

Frame Square

What is the left side sliding stop used for? I understand the first cut, then do you just cut the length down to smaller pieces and then measure the final cut on the right?
jane

 

[Jerry Ervin]

The top measuring slide is to get the first cut to length without wasting too much.

Clamp the moulding in the saw. Make your first cut. Slide it to the right until you can engage the measuring arm above the blade. You will need to move the second slide in or out to line up with the point of the miter.

Then slide the moulding until the desired length is met. And just slightly more, maybe 1/4 inch.

Then when you turn the stick to the right arm, you will have little waste after making the second cut.

I hope this makes sense.

I could show you faster than I can tell you.