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# Mitre saw

Sometimes improperly called a chop saw. This tool is good for cutting longer pieces and making angles

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cut the angles
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* [ ] Do wear safety glasses
* [ ] If cutting a wide piece start "out" and push the blade in
* [ ] Do keep a hand on the work
* [ ] Do ask permission to compound mitre