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How to Use a Miter Cutting Gauge

Learn how to use a miter protractor to ensure accurate trim cuts; watch a video demonstrating how to use this handy tool.
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Miter Cutting Gauge - T Square Miter Cutting Gauge - T Bevel and Protractor Miter Cutting Gauge - Incorrect Miter
When measuring mitered corners, it becomes obvious rather quickly that perfect right angles are a rarity, whether your home is old or new. It can be confusing and time consuming to transfer angles measured with a T-bevel and protractor to your miter saw. One miscalculation and your miters will not match.
     
Miter Cutting Tool - Starrett® PROSITE® Miter Saw Protractor Miter Cutting Tool - Starrett® PROSITE® Miter Saw Protractor Measuring Miter Cutting Tool - Read the Measurement
The Starrett® PROSITE® Miter Saw Protractor allows you to quickly and accurately transfer measurements from the wall to your miter saw. Place the two legs of the tool against the work angle. Read the measurement of the angle on the tool .
     
Miter Cutting Tool - Miter Saw Angle Adjustment Miter Cutting Gauge - Cut Mitered Pieces Miter Cutting Gauge - Matching Joint
Transfer this reading directly to your miter saw. Cut matching mitered pieces with this measurement, left and right of the zero on your saw gauge. The resulting mitered pieces will fit the corner like a glove.
     
Miter Cutting Gauge - Inside Corner Miter Cutting Gauge - Bevel Cut for Baseboard Miter Cutting Gauge - Baseboard Miters Match
For inside corners, simply use the inside scale on the tool. When cutting baseboards and other tall pieces, use the angle measurement to calibrate the bevel gauge on your miter saw. Lay the baseboard flat on the table of the saw and make your cuts.
     
Miter Cutting Gauge - Cutting Floor Boards Miter Cutting Gauge - Various Uses Miter Cutting Gauge - Miniature Version
For single-angle cuts, such as the end of flooring planks, lay the gauge flat on the floor and read the inside scale. One tool is all you need for simple and accurate measurements of mitered cuts for baseboard, chair rail, crown molding, and flooring. This tool is also available in a smaller, pocket-sized version.
     
     

Other Helpful miter Saw Tips
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Making Cross Cuts Without a miter Saw  
Make a Homemade miter Clamp  
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