In this video I share how I cut small parts on the miter saw. 

I am sure this one will be cause for active commentary from the safety police and maybe the hand tool junkies for not using a fancy hand saw to cut small pieces. 

Well, this is the way I do it in the American Craftsman Workshop. Because if the tool doesn't make any noise and throw a rooster tail of sawdust, how am I supposed to know that any work is getting done?

Hope you enjoy the video and find it helpful;)

Remember to let your work be your signature. 

Your friend in the shop,

Todd A. Clippinger

Share the Love - Share the Knowledge 

Todd - interesting video

 

That being said, cutting small parts on a big saw is how I cut the end of my finger off.  I prefer to cut those small parts on my scroll saw - to me, it just feels safer and doesn't mess with my nervous brain so much.

 

My humble opinion 

It's an open conversation, humble opinions welcome;)

 

Todd - that is exactly why I love this forum.  We always welcome opinions.  After all, that's what makes the world go around.

Looks good to me, especially if you have a lot of identical stock to cut for a project.

Great video and presentation, Todd. Not to mention a great idea, too. 

Thanks, buddy.

Works for me! Thanks for watching Gene!

I have made different fences similar to this before, though mine were much more, shall we say, less thought through. 

I always prefer to make the fences so that I can clamp them to my miter saw table as opposed to letting it slide freely as I will usually end up moving it. I definitely have picked up some good pointers from this video that will help me out in the future for cutting small trim. 

 

Thanks for posting that video! :-)