104 JULY 2018 Australian Handyman
TRENCHING
Sliding mitre saws normally include
a trenching bolt that prevents the
swing arm from descending fully
into its receiving slot.
his has a similar efect as setting
a handheld circular saw so it cuts
to a speciic depth. his is useful
when making rebates and relief cuts
for housings or half-lap joints.
To set the trenching control, lip
out the stop plate and wind the bolt
in or out until the required depth is
achieved, then tighten the lock nut. COMPOUND ANGLES
When cutting workpieces such
as cornices that require a joint
involving both a mitre and a bevel,
set the mitre angle on the saw irst.
Once the mitre platform is locked
in position, release the bevel pivot
and set the angle of tilt.BEVELS
To tilt the saw blade so a bevelled
cut can be made, loosen the pivot
lock that holds the slide assembly
and swing arm by turning the
quick-release handle.
Tilt the slide assembly to the
required angle, then tighten the
handle to lock the pivot.