Miter Saw Basic Cuts Quiz

What is a crosscut in miter saw terminology?

• A straight cut right across the grain of the board

• A cut through the thickness of the board

• A cut angled across the width of the board

• A combination of miter and bevel cut

Which knob and lever are used to adjust the miter angle?

• Star-shaped knob at the back of the saw

• Knob and lever located at the front of the saw

• Table adjustment knob

• Blade alignment knob

What is the most common miter angle used for a miter cut?

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 60 degrees

When would you use a bevel cut?

• To make a compound cut

• To join two pieces of molding for an invisible seam

• To make pieces for a picture frame

• To cut a board to length

What is a compound cut in miter saw terminology?

• An invisible seam in molding

• A straight cut right across the grain of the board

• A cut angled across the width of the board

• A combination of miter and bevel cut

How would you set the miter angle for a compound cut?

• 45 degrees

• 33.9 degrees

• 31.6 degrees

• 60 degrees

What type of cut would you use to join two pieces of molding for an invisible seam?

• Compound cut

• Bevel cut

• Miter cut

• Crosscut

Where can you find detailed explanations of the cuts in a miter saw?

• In the manual that comes with the miter saw

• At the hardware store

• On the manufacturer's website

• In a video tutorial