Advanced Miter Saw Techniques - Tricks You've Probably Never Seen

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
  • This is the stuff no one is teaching these days, and most don't have the patience to learn. But if you grasp these concepts you can work at an extremely fast past, while executing your work to perfection. I'm showing some advanced miter saw secrets in this video that will take your carpentry abilities to another level. Hope you enjoy.
    0:00 No One Teaches This Stuff???
    0:28 What We're Doing
    1:01 Batch Cutting 101 - Cut Stiles The Same Length
    2:36 Understanding The Miter Saw Pivot Point
    5:03 Visualizing the Miter Saw Fence & Blade Planes
    6:54 How I Use a Two Piece Stop Block for Production
    9:11 Two Piece Stop Block Allows You To Use Inside Measurements for Casing
    11:19 You Can Cut Square & Mitered Pieces the Same Length With The Same Stop Block
    12:50 My Trick for Short Bead Molding Pieces
    17:13 Be Fast, Make Money, Execute to Perfection - Winning at Carpentry
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  • @tonyspatol4324
    @tonyspatol4324 Рік тому +121

    You are such a great teacher you have made me a way better trim carpenter. Much respect to you Spencer.

  • @joelluesse4408
    @joelluesse4408 Рік тому +24

    It is INCREDIBLY generous of you to share your vast knowledge of trim carpentry. Your channel has improved my work immeasurably. Thank you Spencer.

  • @dennishawk1476
    @dennishawk1476 Рік тому +19

    I'll probably never use 1/4 of the stuff I learn watching your videos, but I continue to watch them over & over! I have gained so much knowledge from your UA-cam channel.

    • @mynameIan
      @mynameIan Рік тому +2

      True. Makes me wish I had trained as a carpenter from a young age. Seems so satisfying.

  • @aaronkuhns6211
    @aaronkuhns6211 Рік тому +8

    Thank you I have tried to batch cut trim once. Until now I didn’t understand the pivot point concept. Between this and your rolling miters video. I’ve added two new professional skills to my ever growing list. Thank you Spencer.

  • @MichaelCZUSA
    @MichaelCZUSA Рік тому +9

    It works on my two Makita LS1013 Compound Sliding Miter saws. Great tip. Thank you!

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 Рік тому +20

    I thought I had seen you demonstrate this before. It didn't work as well for me, but I realize now that I was cutting on the left side of the blade and you're darn right. It makes a difference. Thanks for this post and all of your previous instruction. I like being efficient. I still struggle with accuracy. but I'm working on it.

    • @russhenry8112
      @russhenry8112 Рік тому +2

      Wayne you are a rare man, you admit your short comings. We all should be so honest 👍

  • @paulbagley1020
    @paulbagley1020 2 місяці тому +2

    You've explained nicely why my miters weren't coming out the way I wanted. I'm doing a home project that calls for roughly 300 identical molding cuts and what I've learned with this video is how to make them all perfect. Thanks!

  • @homecraftsolutions3506
    @homecraftsolutions3506 Рік тому +6

    The best tutorial on the pivot points and using stop blocks to batch produce. I did not know about the right side of the blade being absolute zero and didn't think about the EZ fence adding an 1/8" to that pivot point. Really a great job Spencer.

  • @billshade7634
    @billshade7634 Рік тому +3

    Great information. Happy to say my 3 year old Kobalt 10” miter saw passed the test! Thanks for your insights. As someone else posted, I only use a small portion of the knowledge in your videos, but watch them all, over and over. Keep them, coming, please.

  • @michaelwangler486
    @michaelwangler486 Рік тому +8

    Awesome video. One thing you mentioned resonated with me - many times NOT using a tape measure gives you much more accurate cuts. Templates, story boards, jigs and stops, etc. are your friends.

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 Рік тому +5

    This is why you are so productive and successful! You could make a nice additional income teaching classes on fine woodworking. Nice job Spencer!

  • @mikerugar5440
    @mikerugar5440 Рік тому +6

    Great video, I was always cutting my 45's on the left being right handed and watching my pencil line. But after this video I went down stairs and made a stop block and followed everything you did and wow what a difference perfect 45s and my 5 year old Kolbalt has a perfect pivot point.

  • @MrAlbrimm
    @MrAlbrimm Рік тому +2

    Great tips! I did not know of any of your tips you shared in this video. Thank you and keep them coming.

  • @pdcro1247
    @pdcro1247 Рік тому +6

    Brilliant!!!
    One of the very few who keeps coming up with incredible content

  • @bazzawattz
    @bazzawattz Рік тому +4

    That’s a real time saver and super accurate . I really like the adjustability of the flip up double sliding stop block set up 👍

  • @roczilla6834
    @roczilla6834 Рік тому +2

    Hey Spencer, thank you for this tip and all of your other tips, tricks and techniques you’ve shared in the past.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Keep up the great posts 👍🏽yes I’ve learned a lot from these videos.

  • @jareddautremont6258
    @jareddautremont6258 Рік тому +4

    Daaaang! On the last tip as soon as you reached for the scrap piece it clicked what you were about to do, and I'll be definitely keeping that in mind! I don't often have wings on my chopsaw, as I usually am doing just rough framing on jobs I need to be in and out pretty quick, but I do sometimes attatch a 12" strip of 3/4 so I can screw down a 2x4 as a stop block for gang cutting deck skirt boards. I'm keeping that trick in mind for when I know I'll have board of different lengths to do, and not need to keep unscrewing and moving the stop block. Genius and am kicking myself for never thinking of it before haha. Great tip.

  • @tc9148
    @tc9148 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant! Love these tips and tricks.

  • @robohalloran3244
    @robohalloran3244 Рік тому +2

    This has been by far the best mitre saw tutorial and explanation I have ever seen 🙏👍👏.much appreciated
    my friend , I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

  • @edwh164
    @edwh164 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video full of great advice. This makes us all better at our tread and more productive in the field. Well done and thanks Ed.

  • @kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy
    @kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy Рік тому +1

    As usual, excellent instruction! Optimizing production, especially with the abundance of wainscot cuts, is money.
    Also, no matter how many times I see it your miter saw setup still amazes me.
    Thx for sharing.

  • @wk7060
    @wk7060 Рік тому +1

    That is an awesome video, very helpful info! Really explains the miter saw and how it all works. Thanks Spencer.

  • @skipanardoross6805
    @skipanardoross6805 7 місяців тому +2

    Kudos for putting out a miter saw video that actually goes in to detail about mitered cuts. 8 bajillion miter saw tutorials out there explaining how to cut a 90 with a stop block but few that explain miters, apparently. I was puzzled as to why the auxiliary fences threw off the pivot until I watched again and realized my aux. fence aligns with the primary and does not add the 1/8 as yours does. Developing and maintaining consistent miter cuts is a tricky thing especially if the pieces are of two different lengths and there's a dedicated face as with molding. I drove myself crazy trying to get a workable set up yesterday and did several searches trying to find an answer. I realize now that I should have used "trim carpentry" or similar terms but I'm just making a box so it didn't occur to me. You are right in that no one is teaching this type of thing but if I need to know how to reduce tear out, sneak up on a cut, or how to use tape to make a zero clearance, the videos are aplenty. Thanks for the great information.

  • @T.E.P..
    @T.E.P.. Рік тому +1

    Always incredible education in your vids and you are a great communicator and your passion always shines through. Hope you are going to have a glorious week. Thanks for the vids

  • @JoeOfAllTrades100
    @JoeOfAllTrades100 Рік тому +1

    Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us all.

  • @Heman33
    @Heman33 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the valuable information. I'm new to finish carpentry and is really a game changer. Your videos and instructions are clear easy to follow.

  • @thomassciurba5323
    @thomassciurba5323 2 місяці тому +2

    Not only are you a great trim carpenter you are an amazing teacher.

  • @johnlease7517
    @johnlease7517 Рік тому +7

    I liked the horizontal bead trick. I use the vertical but then have always reset my my stop block. My Bosch axil arm has the exact same plane. Good information as always Spencer. Thanks

  • @stevenlarsen1691
    @stevenlarsen1691 Рік тому +1

    Very well explained. Something I have never thought of doing. I have had good experiance measuring and cutting each piece, but what a time saver. Thank you!

  • @Eagles25
    @Eagles25 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!

  • @duenge
    @duenge Рік тому +2

    Every video is a Master Class.....Thank You.

  • @selianboy8508
    @selianboy8508 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant and this is going to be so useful in a refurb of an old farm building I am starting to do. There are so many applications to this! Thanks you so very much.

  • @shawnh3742
    @shawnh3742 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the tip I was not aware of this. I recently built a miter saw station like yours and it was a game changer !

  • @doggobork-bork5305
    @doggobork-bork5305 Рік тому +3

    That fence and wing set up is awesome!

  • @5280ryan
    @5280ryan Рік тому +3

    Spencer you are next level. Thank you for everything you share with us.

  • @feds27
    @feds27 Рік тому +1

    Great video!! Thanks for posting.

  • @kiwdwks
    @kiwdwks Рік тому +1

    So awesome Spencer. I'm going to try it with my miter saw. Totally appreciate your videos!

  • @garyconover4422
    @garyconover4422 Рік тому +1

    One of the best tips I have heard in some time! Thanks for sharing.

  • @MrMander87
    @MrMander87 Рік тому +1

    Great tips! I've never really used stop blocks but this makes so much sense.

  • @woodchopper5216
    @woodchopper5216 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff. I'm pretty obsessed with finding ways to improve my workflow and this will help a lot!

  • @alrightythen1533
    @alrightythen1533 Рік тому +18

    Another great lesson Spencer!
    Do you think you would ever do a demonstration at a JLC Live event? I think it would be awesome to see you run a demonstration in person.

  • @chrisl2807
    @chrisl2807 Рік тому +1

    Awesome stuff. Thanks for the great vids.

  • @jfk139
    @jfk139 Рік тому +1

    Wow! I'm starting a big bar project with lots of panels, you just saved me hours of cutting and fitting with my 780!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @manuelramos9509
    @manuelramos9509 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for all your tricks and knowledge

  • @fbenkautz2662
    @fbenkautz2662 Рік тому +1

    This technique works on my Ridgid mitre saw as well. The right face of the blade is always in the same point. This is the best advice I have ever seen on mitre saws. Thank You.

  • @chevyimp5857
    @chevyimp5857 Рік тому +1

    Loving your efficiency..thanks so much..

  • @WonderousWorkshop
    @WonderousWorkshop Рік тому +2

    Amazing how much I learn from you! Thank you sir!

  • @claudeelliott3993
    @claudeelliott3993 Рік тому +1

    Great video and understandable instruction. Thank you for your time and talent.

  • @zitobin1
    @zitobin1 Рік тому +1

    Fair play for sharing the great knowledge. Always learn a tonne on your channel.

  • @JackStevenson5045
    @JackStevenson5045 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant! Good teaching. It all made sense. Thanks

  • @diannasensley4470
    @diannasensley4470 Рік тому +1

    Great trick Spenser! Thanks for sharing your in depth knowledge! Again, Five stars!

  • @peterc3228
    @peterc3228 Рік тому +4

    Tried your tip Spencer, on my Bosch GKG 24v miter saw (20 years old, with the original motor!) and it works a treat. Best to use the original width and kerf blade for maximum accuracy. Many thanks for sharing. Here's a wee tip that might help someone out. When Tightening hand tightened drill chuck, tighten as much as possible then back off a bit and you here a click, this locks the bit in the chuck, and solves the problem of the bit working loose as your using it. Works with Bosch cordless drills (might work with other makes too, test out) Great channel, keep up the good work. All the best, Pete 👍 (Scotland UK)

  • @bryangoldschmidt1576
    @bryangoldschmidt1576 Рік тому +1

    Precisely what Tony said. My trim and staircases have come a long way thank you for always putting good content out

  • @xtrememtnbiker15
    @xtrememtnbiker15 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video Spencer. I learned something from this.

  • @AlbertinhoVigo
    @AlbertinhoVigo 9 місяців тому +1

    This guy is impressive...you are a really good teacher,communicator and true professional,love to see your videos, love from Spain.

  • @marshe2932
    @marshe2932 Рік тому +1

    What a smart guy who share his wonderful ideas generously.

  • @yourmasterrenovator86
    @yourmasterrenovator86 Рік тому +1

    This is actually unbelievable! Well done Spencer! 👍🤙🙏

  • @MarceneiroFDS
    @MarceneiroFDS Рік тому +1

    It is very generous of you indeed to share experience. Thanks!!

  • @henryparrott2447
    @henryparrott2447 Рік тому +2

    GREAT JOB. 👍 learn so much much by your teaching 👏

  • @lug01
    @lug01 Рік тому +3

    Great presentation. I have the 780 and never considered the location of the pivot point, much less that it referenced off the right side. Good to know, thanks.

  • @normandrodrigue3148
    @normandrodrigue3148 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant! Thank you!

  • @ronallen6578
    @ronallen6578 Рік тому +4

    Neat trick or good thinking. Maybe both! Either way you seem to be quite knowledgeable for such a young man. I really enjoy your videos and would love to see your work up close to truly appreciate the quality. Keep trimming out the world, 1 room or 1 house at a time. You truly do nice work. Continued good luck, Ron

  • @danawhitebuildersllc7659
    @danawhitebuildersllc7659 Рік тому +1

    Nice video. Great super handy explanation without a bunch of blah, blah, blah. Thanks

  • @alrivas1477
    @alrivas1477 Рік тому +2

    Hell of an important detail you taught me right there.

  • @njp1539
    @njp1539 Рік тому +1

    Nice tips, will be using this from now on, thanks!

  • @higherstandardspc
    @higherstandardspc Місяць тому +1

    Excellent video, Thank You For Sharing : )

  • @goodtobehandy
    @goodtobehandy Рік тому +2

    Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Now when I set up my miter saw like this , I'll look like a genius.😁

  • @samuelstone5770
    @samuelstone5770 Рік тому +5

    Bro, this is some cool technique! I had to run out to my job site on the weekend to check with my saw and see if it is made the same. The Makita GSL04Z is the same way. That perfect pivot point is spot on if you run off of the right hand side of the blade. Cool trick man! This is gonna up the efficiency game. Thanks Spencer.

  • @nedsprojectsltd5707
    @nedsprojectsltd5707 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Spencer. Definitely learned something new.

  • @KarelKubela
    @KarelKubela Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video man!👍🏻

  • @bernitup6492
    @bernitup6492 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the tips. I actually did this last year when I decided to copy the dog ear cut for fencing. I put a stop block to cut the 1x5 to 7 ft and then I put a stop block to cut the notches to form the crown cut like a typical dog ear for fencing. My neighbor who works in construction was amazed at how nice all the cuts align when it was all put together.

  • @ColumbiaSCRealEstate
    @ColumbiaSCRealEstate Рік тому +1

    Mind blown! Amazing knowledge shared. Thanks!

  • @mickkoldy1323
    @mickkoldy1323 7 місяців тому +2

    I'm not a carpenter but, your tips make be a better DIY'er. Thanks!

  • @scottbertrand2057
    @scottbertrand2057 Рік тому +1

    Intelligent woodworking as always.. keep the videos coming

  • @tracymiller1715
    @tracymiller1715 Рік тому +1

    Never have seen this technique before! Now I can use it thank you Spencer!

  • @Dave-nm3xc
    @Dave-nm3xc Рік тому +1

    You are an amazing trim carpenter man. Thanks for sharing your techniques. 👍👍

  • @4legdfishman
    @4legdfishman Рік тому +1

    Wow! Very interesting and important information! I'm only a DIY home owner, but I'm always updating and improving my home as well as my children's homes. Thanks for sharing your talents and knowledge!

  • @michaelchampagne9697
    @michaelchampagne9697 Рік тому

    Thank you for explaining how the pivot point works. I have the DeWalt DW716 miter saw and its pivot point works exactly as you described. I was able to use it to batch cut all of the trim moulding for a shadow box project and it sped the work up a great deal. Thank you.

  • @mattschoular8844
    @mattschoular8844 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Spencer. Great tips

  • @aarongreenlee7867
    @aarongreenlee7867 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Spencer. That is something most people have probably never thought of. I'll have to check both of my miter saws on Monday. I would be surprised if they aren't all designed to have the pivot point at the intersection of the planes, but then again....

  • @kalanikim540
    @kalanikim540 Рік тому +1

    Great tips!! Thank you..

  • @edwardayers6795
    @edwardayers6795 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding!!! Thanks

  • @00m1k300
    @00m1k300 Рік тому +1

    By far the best saw set up I’ve seen that I like. I would burn threw a house twice as fast with that set up. Great video.

  • @joshuarezac8590
    @joshuarezac8590 Рік тому +1

    Love your vids!!! And NO I did not know that. Thanks again!!!

  • @TOP2095
    @TOP2095 4 місяці тому

    Did not know all these tips.Great video on saw set up.

  • @Funkafella01
    @Funkafella01 Рік тому +2

    This was exactly the video I needed. In the process of putting decorative molding on my interior doors and have a bunch of cuts to make. I kept screwing up the miter cuts forgetting which way to turn the saw.

  • @0000kris0000
    @0000kris0000 Рік тому +1

    You are an absolute genius! Thank you for this!!

  • @djtonedeaf5015
    @djtonedeaf5015 Рік тому +1

    You make such great content. Thank you

  • @mountainertv
    @mountainertv Рік тому +1

    thanks for your great teachings love it

  • @resultcarpentry5869
    @resultcarpentry5869 Рік тому +1

    Quite an amazing detail - many thanks - never knew.
    Gonna check my KS60 & KS120 👌🏼😁

  • @markhedquist9597
    @markhedquist9597 Рік тому +1

    Man, this is priceless stuff here! Gonna check my makita tomorrow!

  • @aaragon6866
    @aaragon6866 Рік тому +1

    I learn a lot from your videos. thanks

  • @matthewblumenthal804
    @matthewblumenthal804 5 місяців тому

    Didn't have a clue. Will be very useful in various projects. Thanks!

  • @trevorwalters7978
    @trevorwalters7978 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome. Learnt more in last 20 mins than last 55years. Just starting out on my hobby wood working journey..👍🇬🇧🇬🇪🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @gordonpepper908
    @gordonpepper908 Рік тому +2

    you are one amazing person,your skill level is incredable.Your parents must be very proud of you.

  • @neverinlife2
    @neverinlife2 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Spencer great lesson ive saved loads of time with this method and so accurate cheers mate

  • @danielerd986
    @danielerd986 Рік тому +1

    Understanding the pivot point explains a few perplexing measurement problems. I really pays to thing these things through, thanks for the tips.

  • @brocbradley2313
    @brocbradley2313 Рік тому +11

    It's not a trick. It's brilliance and talent. Fantastic.

  • @DewaltFanboy
    @DewaltFanboy Рік тому +1

    Thats so cool! I cant wait to build my miter saw wings with the stop block system. Curently in a process of getting a Sprinter van so i can fit more stuff for my jobs until then i wont be able to efficiently transport my miter saw station. Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @solomontessema7902
    @solomontessema7902 Рік тому +1

    Greatest teacher !!!