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Default cutting 6 x 6 beams with miter saw ???

On May 6, 7:47*am, "James" wrote:
Will a *12 inch, *non-reciprocating miter saw cut *6 *x 6 * beams in one
pass ??? * *I know it would be close, but I would like to hear from someone
who has done it. *Again, can it cut in one pass, so as to get a perfectly
smooth cut ?

Thanks !!

James


Do a Google search on 12" miter saws. There has a to be a tool review
or tool comparison for 12" miter saw.

My experience with a limited number of 12 inchers says that you'll
need to jump to a 14" miter saw to make that cut in a single pass.

Otherwise use a beam saw or a hand saw in a miter box.

cheers
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