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Sliding Compound Miter Saw (aka Wood Chop Saw)

Reservations

Wed Sep 30
Free
Thu Oct 1
Free
Fri Oct 2
Free
Sat Oct 3
Free
Sun Oct 4
Free
Mon Oct 5
Free
Tue Oct 6
Free
Mon · Oct 12 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Next week
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: Thu Oct 1, 11:00am

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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)
Thursday
October 1, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    
Friday
October 2, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  
Saturday
October 3, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 8:00am
With Glenn Mallette
    
Monday
October 5, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
October 6, 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 7, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Thursday
October 8, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    
Friday
October 9, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  
Monday
October 12, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
October 13, 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 14, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  

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: 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)