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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 brand of saw is designed to cut metal as well as wood, but is currently fitted with a '''wood only blade''' - 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
Instructions for the old mitre saw (not an exact match for the current model, but still useful for reference) can be found below