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Sliding Compound Miter Saw (aka Wood Chop Saw)

Reservations

Sat Oct 17
Free
Sun Oct 18
Free
Mon Oct 19
Free
Tue Oct 20
Free
Wed Oct 21
Free
Thu Oct 22
Free
Fri Oct 23
Free
Wed · Oct 28 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Next week
Jacob Thompson · Education · GEMS Cohort 29
Open
Mon · Nov 9 6:00 pm–8:00 pm In 3 wks
Silas Corvo · Education · Build & Badge: Woodshop, Compound Miter, Jointer, Planer
Open
Mon · Dec 14 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Silas Corvo · Education · Build & Badge: Woodshop, Compound Miter, Jointer, Planer
Open
Description
A Sliding Compound Miter Saw, also known as a Wood Chop Saw, is a versatile tool designed for making precise crosscuts and angled cuts in wood and other materials. Members at a makerspace use it to create accurate cuts for woodworking projects, trim work, and framing, benefiting from its ability to adjust the angle and slide for wider boards.
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Compound Miter

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Compound Miter

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Special Requirements
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Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

7 facilitators, 12 upcoming times in the next two weeks · Next: Mon Oct 19, 3:00pm

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Facilitator schedule · Sliding Compound Miter Saw (aka Wood Chop Saw)

Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Monday
October 19, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
October 20, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With William Pieragostini
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Jacob Miller
Wednesday
October 21, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Thursday
October 22, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    
Friday
October 23, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  
Saturday
October 24, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 8:00am
With Glenn Mallette
    
Monday
October 26, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
October 27, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With William Pieragostini
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Jacob Miller
Wednesday
October 28, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Friday
October 30, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  

Available by request

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Area Reservations
This asset is part of an area that has upcoming reservations:
  • Wood Shop: Oct 25, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Wood Shop: Oct 27, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Wood Shop: Nov 29, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Wood Shop: Dec 27, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)