On Apr 30, 1:01 pm, "Vic Baron" wrote:
Using a left tilt saw, when ripping long miter cuts ( 36" ) do you use the
fence on the left of the blade or the right and why?

I find that when I use the fence on the right I have a hard time keeping the
stock against the fence, even with hold downs and push sticks it seems that
the stock wants to ride up the tilted blade.

I have not tried it with the fence on the left - for some reason it just
doesn't look safe to me and I like my fingers.

Considering getting a good large chamfer bit that will do a 45 miter on 4/4
stock.

Any thoughts on that?

Vic

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don't

I agree with Tom, check your alignment especially if you have a
contractor saw. They are notorious for the blade shifting out of
parallel when beveled.

Don't go on the left, if the piece starts to lif it will get wedged
and could become a projectile. My saw tilts right so I DO cut with
the fence on the left when beveling.