Kreg KMA4100 Crosscut Station - for Miter Saw Results - Variable Circular Saw Guide - Portable Crosscut Station - Carpentry Tools & Accessories

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The design of the station is somewhat restrictive when making miter cuts. As the size of the angle increases, the width of the board that can fit into the station decreases. What is the Maximum Width for a 45-degree Miter Cut?

Looking for information about the new Kreg Tool Crosscut Station? This review will give you everything you need to know about one of the newest feature cutting tools from Kreg Tool. Our Crosscut Station offers a simple and versatile solution to make accurate miter cuts with just a circular saw. It is lighter and more portable than a miter saw, allowing for more time building projects and less time setting up and storing bulky tools. The Crosscut Station makes crosscuts at 90 ° in pieces up to 12" wide. It's also great for making a variety of angle cuts from 0 ° and 90 ° with the adjustable fence. Works with left- and right-hand saws. Don’t rely on the blade included with a circular saw to make clean cuts in plywood. Instead, step up to a carbide-tipped blade with at least 40 teeth.

I tested my circular saw on the station and noticed there was a slight drag or friction between the metal plate of the saw and the metal guide rails of the station.

I would love a stop so you could make repetitive cuts. I’d like the ability to make 45-degree cuts on boards wider than a 1×4. Miter cuts are made just like crosscuts. Measure, mark, and position the mark on the same side of the kerf as the section of the workpiece that you want to keep. Another huge pro of the Crosscut Station is that you can cut pieces wider than most miter saws will accept. The Crosscut Station is big enough to fit a 12″ wide board, which most miter saws can’t cut. When cutting plywood, the good side — the one you want showing when you’re finished — should be facing down.When the fence is set for 45 degrees, the maximum width of the board that can be cut is a 1×4 or 3-½”. This is good to know if you regularly need to make 45-degree cuts on boards wider than 1×4s.

The MDF base also functions as a kerf line so you can clearly see the blade's path and know exactly where your saw will cut every time. Use material support wings for safely cutting long boards and managing offcuts. Make the cut: Position the plywood on a stable surface, and make sure it is properly supported. Turn on the saw and align the blade with your cut line. Then, slowly and steadily guide the saw along the cut line, applying consistent pressure. Keep your hands well clear of the saw blade, and make sure you are wearing appropriate safety gear, like eye protection and gloves.The Kreg Crosscut Station is the perfect solution for people whose only saw is a circular saw. A circular saw is one of the more common tools for people who don’t do as much cutting, but they still need accuracy. Making straight cuts can be difficult when cutting down plywood and other large material. Our Straight Edge Guide offers and intuitive and approachable way to break down sheet goods. The Straight Edge Guide comes standard with a 48" cutting capacity, with a 24" extension available. The Straight Edge Guide XL is also available with a 96" capacity. These guides work with both left- and right-hand saws, as well as jigsaws and trim routers.