Quizzes & Puzzles0 min ago
Single/dual Bevel Mitre Saw
2 Answers
I need to buy a sliding mitre saw for some projects at home including cutting skirting board for the bedrooms. I can't make my mind up about whether I should buy a single or dual bevel saw. The additional cost isn't really an issue because although I know dual bevel versions can be very expensive, I've seen an Einhell TC-SM2131 in MachineMart for a reasonable £156. This machine looks like it would fit the bill.
What are the advantages of a dual bevel mitre saw? Most single bevel are left hand bevel only - is it really a problem in turning the workpiece over on the bed to create a right hand bevel? I suppose I'm asking if they are worth the additional cost!
Thank you.
What are the advantages of a dual bevel mitre saw? Most single bevel are left hand bevel only - is it really a problem in turning the workpiece over on the bed to create a right hand bevel? I suppose I'm asking if they are worth the additional cost!
Thank you.
Answers
1 to 2 of 2
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by minesapint. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
If you are unlikely to be using the saw regularly – I’d buy something like this which is perfectly adequate for cutting skirting boards.
https:/
I have one, and occasionally press it into service when I want a precise square cut; otherwise it sits rusting somewhere in the garage.
In use it needs fixing to a surface – the peg holes on my workbench are located just right to hold it securely.
A dual bevel mitre saw can cut two angles at a time. Imagine that you are cutting off a piece of wood with a 45 degree cut in the horizontal plane, at the same time the dual bevel saw can cut this at an angle other than 90 degrees through the vertical plane.
I’ve never had need to make such a cut, but then I’ve only used my mitre saw for skirting boards and such like.
One advantage of not having to turn a piece over (to make a cut), is that you are using your primary marking to position the blade cut – whereas with the piece turned over, your secondary cut marking might not be as precise (based on my own experience).
https:/
I have one, and occasionally press it into service when I want a precise square cut; otherwise it sits rusting somewhere in the garage.
In use it needs fixing to a surface – the peg holes on my workbench are located just right to hold it securely.
A dual bevel mitre saw can cut two angles at a time. Imagine that you are cutting off a piece of wood with a 45 degree cut in the horizontal plane, at the same time the dual bevel saw can cut this at an angle other than 90 degrees through the vertical plane.
I’ve never had need to make such a cut, but then I’ve only used my mitre saw for skirting boards and such like.
One advantage of not having to turn a piece over (to make a cut), is that you are using your primary marking to position the blade cut – whereas with the piece turned over, your secondary cut marking might not be as precise (based on my own experience).
1 to 2 of 2
Related Questions
Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.