Learn how to cut half lap joints using a miter saw equipped with a depth stop. Adjust the depth with the thumb screw and ...

You can't cut perfect miters with a dull blade, one with too few teeth or one that's designed for ripping. Check your blade for sharpness by cutting a 45-degree miter on a 1x3 or larger piece of oak ...

It was during my years working at This Old House magazine that I learned to use a miter saw: a giant machine that was noisy, messy (the dust!), and so very satisfying to learn how to navigate. But ...