In this we discuss how to unlock a miter saw. Before starting your work with heavy machinery or the heavy loaded tools, it is quite recommended to know what you are dealing with.
As knowing it not only will make your job more comfortable but it will also save you from any possible mishap that might occur in negligence.
Experts always say that you must know your tools; your tools are your friends, and how come we do not know how and what our friends are?
You will most probably be dealing with your devices all the time, and the right knowledge of your tools can surely save you from a lot of effort and trouble.
In this guide we will walk you through about how to unlock a miter saw adequately, what is a miter saw and how many types of miter saw you can find.
Let us start this guide by shedding some light on what is a miter saw.
What Is A Miter Saw?
A miter saw is a heavy-duty and a unique tool which is used to make crosscuts in many various ways and shapes; it has a blade on it which is used to cut through multiple objects for making different kinds of cutting shapes.
Miter saw is quite popular in producing angle cuts when it is needed. Cutting timber, doors, windows, baseboards, etc. has been made easy if you know how to use it properly.
How Do You Unlock A Miter Saw Safely
As we know, things remain difficult unless we get used to them and understand them correctly, how we unlock a miter saw is not difficult at all, and you need to get your hands on it.
Mainly a knob and a small pin control the locks of a miter saw; a knob is placed rightly at the ending point of the nail, and this pin is mainly responsible for unlocking the miter saw.
But since there are different types of miter saw available in the market their locking systems vary from each other, you cannot unlock every miter saw in the same way, which is one of the reasons why it might be a little bit difficult for some people.
Let us discuss it to make it easier for you.
Angle locks:
Two bolts usually handle angle lock on a miter saw. On the front side of the miter saw you would find a knob.
This knob is knurled locks the left to right motion of the blade and a lever beneath, if it is available, releases preset for the joint angles.
Sometimes you might find the gear on the top of the miter saw, but this depends upon the model of the miter saw. We can surely check if the miter saw is locked or not by checking the knob;
If it is tight, it means it is already closed and lose knob means it is not secured yet. And to unlock the standard angles, you need to pull the lever.
First, adjust your working angle by pulling the lever and then push the lever and tighten the knob.
Swivel lock:
In miter saw preset angles locks are available inbuilt, knobs unlock the blade free, and this is to make the carpenters easy to adjust the angles while working, and the lever is used to lock the different aspects.
You have to depress the bar and then move it in rotation in advance; you can also release it to make your customers comfortable angle to adjust between presets.
Bevel lock:
One of the exceptions in a lock is bevel lock; this is because not every miter saw has this kind of lock. It depends on your miter saw, if you do not have this lock present on your miter saw, you can skip this step.
However, if it is there, then you can deal with it, by pressing the lever or holding it unless you find the desired angle.
Blade lock:
The blade lock is usually present on the rear side of the miter saw, to unlock it you need to keep the head pressed downwards and keep pulling the pin until the pin is unlocked.
Before doing so, it is recommended to cover the teeth of the blade with its blade guard.
Rail Lock:
A knob is present on the blade arm of the miter saw. This knob is used to unlock the rail lock. Rail lock is used to lock the hook to make specific cuts; it also used to secure the head of a miter saw if you want to transport it somewhere.
Types Of A Miter Saw
There are three main types of miter saw that are mostly being used by the professionals, you might find different models, but the main types are:
- Standard miter saw
- Compound miter saw
- Dual-action miter saw
Standard Miter Saw
A standard miter saw is usually used to cut through boards with ease to cut it from the top angle; this way, you can create corner pieces more comfortably for various projects.
Compound Miter Saw
A compound miter saw is used to cut through your object from different angles, whether it is horizontal or vertical.
Dual-Action Miter Saw
Double action miter saws involve an angle on both sides, and that makes it more comfortable and versatile, while single-action compound miter saws bevel only to one side.