How do you read the miter and bevel setting on a compound saw?

Answer 1

You can use all the algebra and geometry that you want to figure out miter and bevel cuts on crown molding, but the best thing to use is a tool made by Bosch. It looks like a level at first, even has a level in it. The first thing you do is to set the spring of the molding - since crown molding is also called "spring molding." The you read the angle of the corner, and it will automatically tell you have to set the miter and bevel. Works every time, only cost about $150 bucks and takes only a minute per c orner.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what you're asking here. Compound saws usually have miter settings between -47 and 47 degrees (not 45, to take care of cutting bevels for slightly non-square corners). Usually there are detents at least at 0, 22-1/2, 30, and 45 degrees. The bevel setting is normally between 0 and 45 degrees, only in one direction.

However, depending on what you're doing, it is almost always easier to lean the piece up against the fence and not use the bevel setting at all. For example, almost all molding cuts (including crown) are normally made by laying the piece against the fence. To cut crown molding, turn the molding upside down and backwards so that the fence of the saw is like the wall, and the bed of the saw is like the ceiling. Then set the miter to 45 degrees and leave the bevel at 0.

Answer 3

Miter and bevel are the range of angles you can cut an item vertically or horizontally. you can actually cut the same angle on either assuming the piece you are cutting can fit both vertically and horizontally on the saw.
occasionally it is difficult to cut pieces while they are sitting on the saw at Angle angle (such as crown molding) so there are settings that allow you to get the same result both miter and bevel in conjunction. For example withe the bevel setting at 33.5 degrees and the miter set at 31.62 degrees you can lay the crown molding flat on the saw and end up with the 45degree cut you would need in a corner

Answer 4

Basically the miter reading is when the table moves to the left or right of 0 degrees.The bevel reading is when the saw blade moves to the left or right of vertical.

Answer 5

I have found I always need my glasses to read it correctly. If I don't have my glasses handy, I don't even bother plugging in the saw because whatever I cut with it will undoubtedly be garbage or kindling.