How To Make A 45 Degree Angle Cut With A Miter Saw. Then you can easily cut according to that angle.!!!! Some circular saws can cut up to 50 degrees and some miter saws can even get to 60°. Yes, a miter saw will cut boards this thick and wide.
Power miter saws are great for cutting wood, plastic and softer metals up to a 45° angle, but what if a greater (or sharper) angle is required?
Two 2x2s screwed to a piece of plywood, spaced the thickness of your molding, would do. In this video i'm using the miter saw to demonstrate how to cut a 45 degree angle on a piece of wood. This video demonstrates how to build and use a jig with a sacrificial fence to cut beyond the maximum angle of your saw. Make a 90 degree cut along the edge of the bevel. Then you can easily cut according to that angle.!!!! Rotate the saw to the desired angle, lock the saw in place, then make the cut. Secure a piece of wood approximately 4 wide to your power miter saw. How do you figure out the correct angles for the miter cuts in these situations?