In its simplest form, the miter saw makes angled or mitered cuts across the face of a board. The most popular Pro models include sliding rails to increase the maximum width of the cut. That translates into the ability to cut wider boards.
Monday, August 31, 2020
How to Use a Miter Saw: Training the Apprentice
In its simplest form, the miter saw makes angled or mitered cuts across the face of a board. The most popular Pro models include sliding rails to increase the maximum width of the cut. That translates into the ability to cut wider boards.
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I just decided to read this article since it brought my memories back from high school. Back when I was freshman, the only “saw” that I knew was the hand saw. I didn’t even know the other types have existed. However, as I joined the back stage crew in my freshman year, I was surprised to see how many types of saws were there. As I was reading through the detailed description for each step in this article, it literally reminded me of the days when I first learned how to operate different tools, or course including the saws. Even though there are a lot of digital elements being incorporated into theatrical production these days, I love how this kind of machines are still actively used behind the construction. I admire how theater can create magic even with the absence of digital programs, and indeed think that it is because this kind of carpentry technologies are continuously being practiced and being developed. I hope this trend continues to thrive, for theater to be the linkage between the digital technologies and hand-operated machineries.
Something I have always loved about carpentry, and theatre for that matter, has been the ability to teach. In my undergrad, the build crews would consist of a few TD students and the rest would be actors. Some of these actors knew how to use tools, but many of them didn't. It was always really rewarding to see them come in the first night and be almost scared of the tools in the shop, and the miter saw especially. Because it is the most used tool in a shop, the miter saw was one of the first things we would teach them about. Reading this article reminded me of all of those faces right after they used the saw for the first time, so excited to be working with tools and realizing that tools don't have to be scary as long as you're being smart and respecting the damage they are capable of. This article went into good depth and gave information at a good speed, not being too overwhelming with details and facts. I will definitely be referring this article if I do go into teaching and have people with no build experience.
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