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Sliding Compound Miter Saw (aka Wood Chop Saw)

Reservations

Sat Sep 19
Free
Sun Sep 20
Free
Mon Sep 21
1
Tue Sep 22
Free
Wed Sep 23
Free
Thu Sep 24
1
Fri Sep 25
Free
Mon · Sep 21 5:30 pm–8:30 pm In 2 days
Asher Erwin · Education · GEMS Cohort 27
Open
Thu · Sep 24 6:00 pm–8:00 pm In 5 days
Lauren Nwagboli · Education · GEMS Cohort 28
Open
Mon · Oct 12 6:00 pm–8:00 pm In 3 wks
Silas Corvo · Education · Build & Badge: Woodshop, Compound Miter, Jointer, Planer
Open
Mon · Nov 9 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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.
Requirements for Use
Required Badge

Compound Miter

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
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Compound Miter

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Special Requirements
Buddy System

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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, 13 upcoming times in the next two weeks · Next: Sun Sep 20, 1:00pm

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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)
Sunday
September 20, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Monday
September 21, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
September 22, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With William Pieragostini
  
Thursday
September 24, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 5:30pm
With Patrick Simpson
Friday
September 25, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  
Sunday
September 27, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Monday
September 28, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
September 29, 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
Thursday
October 1, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 5:30pm
With Patrick Simpson
Friday
October 2, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  

Available by request

Scheduled times above are the fastest path — request a session if none of them work for you.

Every facilitator, every tool: the full facilitator schedule.

Area Reservations
This asset is part of an area that has upcoming reservations:
  • Jointer: Sep 21, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (booked by Asher Erwin)
  • Wood Shop: Sep 22, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Jointer: Sep 24, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (booked by Lauren Nwagboli)
  • Wood Shop: Sep 27, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • 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)