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Sliding Compound Miter Saw (aka Wood Chop Saw)

Reservations

Sat Nov 14
Free
Sun Nov 15
Free
Mon Nov 16
Free
Tue Nov 17
Free
Wed Nov 18
Free
Thu Nov 19
Free
Fri Nov 20
Free
Sat · Dec 5 3:30 pm–7:00 pm In 3 wks
Asher Erwin · Education · GEMS Cohort 30
Open
Sat · Dec 12 3:30 pm–7:00 pm In 4 wks
Asher Erwin · Education · GEMS Cohort 30
Open
Mon · Dec 14 6:00 pm–8:00 pm In 4 wks
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.

6 facilitators, 10 upcoming times in the next two weeks · Next: Mon Nov 16, 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
November 16, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
November 17, 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
November 19, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    
Friday
November 20, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  
Monday
November 23, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
November 24, 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
November 25, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Thursday
November 26, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    

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:
  • Wood Shop: Nov 24, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Wood Shop: Nov 28, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Wood Shop: Nov 29, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Wood Shop: Dec 5, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)
  • Jointer: Dec 5, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM (booked by Asher Erwin)
  • Jointer: Dec 12, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM (booked by Asher Erwin)
  • Wood Shop: Dec 27, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM (booked by Silas Corvo)