What Is A Miter Saw?

A mitresaw is an invaluable piece of DIY equipment for around the home. Available as a basic manual saw or as a precision power tool the saw makes accurate mitres and crosscuts in work pieces. The original and manual type of mitre saw is used by enthusiasts of wood work in pieces such as picture frames. However, the vast majority of mitres these days are power tools.

You will need a good quality mitre saw to make accurate cross cuts in frames and moldings, the corner of a standard door frame being a fine example of a precision 45 degree cut. The blade of a mitre is normally between eight and twelve inches and the saws can be small and portable or large depending on the desired use. Two popular mitre saws are the Hitachi C12RSH 12 inch and the Matika LS1016L 10 inch, below listed the features of both.

The Hitachi C12RSH 12 inch dual compound sliding mitre saw provides laser accuracy and is a great tool for use with wood, crown molding, decorative panels, plywood and aluminium sashes. The slide system of this model is compact and the mitre is versatile and easy to use with a range of 0 to 57 degrees to the right and 0 to 46 degrees to the left.

The model comes with a 12 inch blade that makes light work of even jobs such as heavy fencing. A great selling point of this model is the revolutionary compact slide system that allows you to work with no rear clearance. The laser marker system is also a great selling point of this mitre, allowing for total precision as you work. With speeds of up to 3800 RPM this is an overall impressive mitre saw that will not let you down.

The Matika LS1016L 10 inch mitre saw with dual slide is also a front runner when choosing from different mitre saws. With a crown molding capacity for cutting of 6-5/8 inches in a vertical nest, this is the largest of its class. Superior cuts are easy with this model from Matika thanks to the patented four steel sliding system and the six ball bearings.

This model of mitre from Matika also has a patented guard system and innovative drive gear box for better vertical cutting. Cuts from this model are guaranteed to be dead on with accuracy. This model not only guarantees you accuracy in your cutting but also a larger capacity with 4 sliding fences. The saw allows for 0 to 60 degrees right and 0 to 52 degrees left.

This model also boasts a built in laser to ensure accuracy of cutting, making these two models of mitre saw two of the very best on the market. For all you precision wood work cutting you therefore need to purchase a power tool that you can rely on. Both Hitachi and Matika are renowned for the production of tools of a high standard, the exact choice of model being a choice you will make depending on your exact needs and budget. By choosing a good quality mitre saw you can make light work of all your woodwork and precision cutting needs.