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A new sliding compound mitre saw (with much larger cutting capacity and in generally better condition) was donated in December 2021 replacing the original that was listed on this page | A new sliding compound mitre saw (with much larger cutting capacity and in generally better condition) was donated in December 2021 replacing the original that was listed on this page | ||
Saw Blade can be angle to support different cut and longer cut using back and forth movement. | |||
No training requirement, but please seek advice from other woodshop users if you are unfamiliar with its use | No training requirement, but please seek advice from other woodshop users if you are unfamiliar with its use | ||
Note - this type of saw is designed to cut metal as well as wood, and it is currently fitted with a combination blade. However it does not cut metal very well and using it in this way quickly dulls the teeth so they leave a poor finish on wood - the [[Equipment/Donkey Saw|Donkey Saw]] is a better tool for metal cutting | Note - this type of saw is designed to cut metal as well as wood, and it is currently fitted with a combination blade. However it does not cut metal very well and using it in this way quickly dulls the teeth so they leave a poor finish on wood - the [[Equipment/Donkey Saw|Donkey Saw]] is a better tool for metal cutting | ||
Instructions for the old mitre saw (not an exact match for the current model, but still useful for reference) can be found below | |||
===Maintenance and Cleaning Instruction=== | |||
Ensure to connect the vacuum cleaner when you cut a part preventing the wood dust to spread. | |||
[[Media:Rage_3_Manual.pdf|General instructions]] | [[Media:Rage_3_Manual.pdf|General instructions]] | ||
[[Media:Mitre_Saw_Blade_Change_-_Supplemental.pdf|Supplemental manual for changing saw blade]] | [[Media:Mitre_Saw_Blade_Change_-_Supplemental.pdf|Supplemental manual for changing saw blade]] | ||
