Does it matter?

[Herb G.]

I am about to miter some walnut for a box.
I am using my 10" miter saw with a 60T carbide blade.
Does it matter if the wood is standing up, or laying flat for the best cut?

Is there a difference?

Can you tell it's been awhile since I sliced up some wood?
Thanks for any help.

 

[woodtickgreg]

I would answer that it could vary depending on the species of wood, moisture co tent, etc. I would do a few test cuts both ways with the actual wood being used. A few cuts with scrap wood of any kind will tell you if your saw is square and set up properly too.

 

[barry richardson]

In theory, it should work fine either way if your saw is dialed in on both settings, as Greg said, nothing beats a test cut to tell the tale.....

 

[Mike1950]

I agree with theory but when cutting tall miters -4-5" I find miter saw to work the best.

 

[Nature Man]

I agree with theory but when cutting tall miters -4-5" I find miter saw to work the best.

Say what??? Chuck

 

[Mike1950]

Say what??? Chuck

maybe I did not describe right- I do these with Miter saw

 

[David Van Asperen]

It should work either way if it is not too tall to begin with. I would use the method that allows me to clamp or hold the board the most secure to prevent the wood creeping while sawing. JMO