I'm framing some work of mine for the first time, I was wondering the best way to cut a right angle. I don't have a table saw, just a really good hand held and a dremil to make the groves with to hold the glass and art in place. I'm just worried about cutting the right angle. Help!
2007-08-08 08:14:07 · 10 answers · asked by ethomasphoto 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you have a protractor or a 45 degree plastic triangle, you could mark the wood that way, but the cheapest most reliable way would be to go to the hardware store and get a miter box. This lets you set a piece of wood into it and make the desired angle cut using two giudes that the handsaw blade sits into.
I am assuming you want to build a picture frame. Cut two pieces at 45 degrees. Fit them together with glue or brads.
2007-08-08 08:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to stick with a hand saw you need a miter box, readily available at any of the big stores. Although you could use a right angled joint on a picture frame the norm is a miter joint, both pieces cut at a 45 degree angle. If you intend to do these on a regular basis I would suggest buying a small table saw, it would help with the rebates for the glass as well.
2007-08-08 08:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Carpenter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a miter box and a back saw. That way it will help you maintain the 45 deg angle that you are looking for.
If you have a protractor, you can mark the 45 angle and use that for a guide.
If you have a square piece of paper, just fold a corner over to the opposing side, then you would have a good 90 angle and a 45. Just like a little framing square.
good luck
2007-08-08 09:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll never get a true cut using a hand held saw. Invest in a power miter saw that will allow you to cut any angle between 45 and 90.
2007-08-08 09:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by Stinky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're going to be doing this kinda work and the wood is not more than 5 inches wide, invest in a Miter Saw. Delta's a good brand and the cost is about 100.00. It will cut 90 degree and 45 degree easy.
Bonus tip: Stay away from Craftsman (sears) power tools.
2007-08-08 08:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
we have two goofies here
the one that dont like craftsman and the one who said you cant get a good cut with a handheld saw
how did they cut trim before power tools came along, bud
get a miter box and a back saw,,until you go in production,,then buy your tools
be patient and go slow and you can make it look better than some professionals
2007-08-08 16:24:55 · answer #6 · answered by daorangejello 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to buy a miter box. You can get a cheapie for less than $10 and a decent one for less than $20.
2007-08-08 13:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
miter box
2007-08-08 11:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a speed square and hold it or clamp it where you want to make your cut and follow the edge.
http://www.calibex.com/serv/calibex2/buyer/OutPDir.jsp?nxtg=40ec0a1c0509-84881A7BDE570207&search=speed+square&OVKWID=82358750511&OVADID=11496894011
2007-08-08 19:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE SCISSORS
2007-08-10 00:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋