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Sliding Compound Miter Saw (aka Wood Chop Saw)

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Purpose: Education

Related Event: Build & Badge: Woodshop, Compound Miter, Jointer, Planer

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By: Ashley Zdeb

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Item Hazard Band
Hazard Class 3 - Serious lacerations, minor amputations, entrapment, entanglement, debilitating burns or greater than .5 horse power or 120 VAC
Requirements for Use
Required Badges

Compound Miter

Watch Video
Timestamps
badge Video Timestamps
Safety measures
Card access and operation buttons
Two ways to adjust cutting angle
Dust management of the saw
Using/cutting with the saw
Using clamps
Pass Quiz
In person checkout required

Earn Badge at Upcoming Event

Participation in this event take the place of meeting with a facilitator for a checkout, but you must still watch video and pass quiz in advance to earn badge.

1 image of a woman using the compound miter, 1 image of 4 participants showing off their completed frames, 1 image of 3 different stains on maple picture frames

Build & Badge: Woodshop, Compound Miter, Jointer, Planer

Master the essential tools of the woodshop and earn your Woodshop badge in this hands-on class. Learn how to safely and effectively use the miter saw, planer, and jointer while completing the Woodshop badge requirements. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and certification to access these tools independently at MakeHaven.
Badges Earned
Compound Miter
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Facilitator Checkout

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.

Facilitator hours will be BY APPOINTMENT during their listed hours. To make an appointment, contact the facilitator directly via Slack. To prevent unnecessary space access during the pandemic, facilitators will not be in the space unless they have an appointment. Note that some facilitators are available only for online virtual appointments at this time. Any questions please email info@makehaven.org.

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.


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Michael Hanke

Woodworking


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David Holland

Woodworking


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Mike Lockett

Woodworking


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Jacob Miller

Woodworking


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Jeffrey Cargos

Woodworking


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Jared Crouch

Metal Shop & Woodworking


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Adam Work

Lasers & Woodworking


Estimated Minutes for Checkout
15 Minutes
Special Requirements

Buddy System

Tools identified as requiring the buddy system can not be used alone by a member in the space. Another person who is willing and able to respond in an emergency must be identified, informed and consent that they are acting as a buddy.  This buddy must remain in the space and be able to observe if any issue arises. The designated buddy must be able to see and hear their partner in person (not just video). Metal shop buddy must be in the metal shop with opperator. The buddy must inform the member operating the tool if they intend to leave so that the tool operator can stop use of any tools requiring the buddy system.