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Default Speaking of miter saws,,,

On 3/6/2018 8:27 AM, Leon wrote:
Does any one have an explanation as to why all miter saw miter scales
show (0) Zero where it should say 90 degrees?Â* They all show zero and go
towards 45 degrees, instead of 90 degrees going towards 45 degrees.

If anyone has an explanation it is probably also good for why the bevel
scale is the same way.


Just guessing that since it is a cross cut saw, the default is Zero to
avoid confusion. Say you wanted to cut a 15 degree angle on the end of
the board. It could be argued that it's easier to set the blade at 15
degrees either way than 105 or 75 degrees. Yeah, I know, who can't
mentally add/subtract 15 from 90?

No reason for it then, it's just "policy!" LOL! We could be having
this same discussion if it was marked 90 degrees.