Miter Saw - Make More Accurate Cuts

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[@MrAnimal1971]

I know it takes time but your home fix videos are great. Thank you.

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[@steenfraosterbro3268]

love that you are fixing up your old wooden windows instead of throwing in the plastic big box windows we see on every other YT channel.

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Thanks!

[@Dale-p1e]

Years back you had a hitachi chop saw with a sacrificial fence. I have the same saw. I added a depth stop and the fence. Transformed into a molding saw. Love it. Great tip. Thanks Jon

[@stevenaschoff]

Such a useful idea and so simple even I understand it. I am a little concerned that I have spent so much time thinking about a miter station - while this doesn't replace that completely, for so much of the work I do (DIY) this will be great until my skillset expands (hopefully 😜) to the point of even knowing what will be important to me if I decide to invest in building a station. And I may never need one 😁. This idea is such a great boost to my upcoming projects - I am so stoked to put your shared knowledge into action! Thank you for sharing it! Oh, and I love your teaching style - I have watched a bunch of your videos and you are a truly gifted educator!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you! I Really appreciate it

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great restoration project~! I've made a few of those jigs for my chop saw over the years. Hoping that my next saw will be a sliding compound miter with that depth stop feature. Thanks~!

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@@andrewbrown8148 thanks Andrew!

[@jacktyler7599]

One of those simple but oh-so helpful techniques I learned from you, probably first back in 2018 or so. These gems are part of why I enjoy woodworking. Thanks once again, Jon.

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Thanks Jack!

[@mlsargent51]

It's always nice to start a Sunday morning with a video from you. Nice and calming and good information! Thank you!

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Thanks! I really appreciate that

[@milandjordjevic5949]

Jon the best Woodworker . Thanks for this Video . Thumbs up 👍

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Wow, thanks!

[@macsmith2092]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing. I Always learn a ton from your videos.

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Awesome! Thanks!

[@tom18410]

Amazing how such a small detail like quarter round can be so satisfying to put on. And how it helps anchor the window to the brick. I’m also a big fan of shop-made disposable jigs and fixtures. I used offcuts to make all of the drilling jigs for hinges and pulls when I built my kitchen cabinets.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! For sure, great use of cut offs… I do the same thing on drawer fronts 👍

[@UriValdez]

Always sharp and great instructions. Thanks Jon

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Thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Really excellent jig, Jon! Thanks a bunch for all the tips! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! Will do 👍

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Thanks!

[@noelv1976]

The sacrificial fence is great for us newbies

[@williamellis8993]

Great tip, Jon. I remember seeing you talk about this a while back, too. Bill

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Thanks Bill, one of those little things that makes a big difference 👍

[@tommycollier9172]

Thanks

[@thomo74]

Great video! Very helpful. Thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@dpmeyer4867]

nice tips

[@gbjones54]

Looks good Jon.

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Thanks!

[@rickcimino5483]

I like it Jon. Thanks. Now, I'm going to check the comments to see if anyone suggested that you use PVC instead of wood trim. Sure enough.....the last comment in the list (which I guess must have been the first comment) said it.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Nick, PVC is a better choice but I had the wood.

[@danyodice1048]

Nice tip Jon thank you...🤘🤘🤘

[@JonPetersArtHome]

You bet! Thanks!

[@ChuckP25.]

Great work, Jon. What about the 1/4 round absorbing moisture if not primed on all sides? Thumbs up.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Chuck! I primed the ends and added a little caulk at the seems. Should be good, 2’ soffit and 5 “ gutters help keep most of the weather off the trim.

[@tintansigloXXI]

Hola, una pregunta, se le podría poner silicon debajo de esa moldura para evitar acumulación de agua? O no tienen utilidad en ese caso. Gracias y saludos

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Sure 👍 and I did caulk under the molding… off camera

[@cjnesi]

Since this is exterior why did you choose woods over PVC?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I had the wood, but you’re correct. PVC would be a better choice… I think it should be OK since I have a large soffit.

[@tonyb2760]

Do you caulk between the joints of the exterior molding to help with protection against water and or moisture infiltration? Just curious. Thanks for sharing

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Hi Tony, I primed the cuts and did add a little caulk at the joint

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant

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Thanks!

[@LuisSanchez-wf9zw]

Did you build this window? Is there a link to the build video so I can try it myself? Would like to remove my old frame and windows Tnx, Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Louis, I didn’t build the window just restored the trim around it.

[@singe81]

Jon your wife must be a happy lady!

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😂😂😂 that’s what I say to her

[@johnsrabe]

Is that wood or PVC? And why no caulking? (Asking for a friend. Tommy Silva.) Nice job!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

😂👍 it’s wood only because I had it pvc would have been better.

[@johnsrabe]

@@JonPetersArtHome I can relate to that.

[@mergrew0110]

I’m a little surprised that you didn’t show how to adjust the blade, surly accurate cuts start from the blade being properly adjusted.

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Adjust the blade?

[@mergrew0110]

@@JonPetersArtHome the saw blade. It must cut square and vertical to achieve the desired result. Minor adjustments are possible to ensure the saw is within the desired tolerance. Without these adjustments being made it’s impossible to make accurate cuts. Not all miter saws come properly set from new. The discrepancy’s are often quite significant, steps should be made to make the adjustments.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

@@mergrew0110 I guess I thought that was a given… this video was about the fence… maybe another video in the future.

[@mergrew0110]

@@JonPetersArtHome sounds good. I’m looking forward to it. A lot of people rely on people like you to show them the right way. They might be disappointed if they follow instructions and don’t achieve the same results as you show, for want of a few basics. Keep well, I really enjoy your posts.

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