How to Make Geometric Shelf Angled Cuts on Miter Saw
Channel: Heartwood Art
Date: 2021-06-17

See 2 easy ways to cut the proper angle for hexagon and triangle shelves. And see how to accurately measure to ensure your shelf is the right size when finished.

Details and screenshots with written tutorial here https://bit.ly/3zxcZzd

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Chapters
00:00 Intro on 2 ways to make the miter cuts
00:15 30 how degree angles make the shelves
00:30 straight miter cut or beveled cut
00:45 please subscribe to this channel and where to find more woodworking tips
1:05 how the 30 degree cuts make both triangle and hexagon shelves
1:15 hexagon board mating angle example
1:25 triangle board mating angle example
1:35 saw set for miter cut that works on any saw
1:45 saw set for bevel cut that only works on compound miter saw
1:55 angle to set for straight miter cut
2:25 how to check angle for accuracy 
2:40 limitations of miter type cut
2:50 limits of board width
3:05 limits of clamping opportunities for safe cuts
3:15 where I clamped
3:25 make first miter cut
3:30 flip board away from you and make second cut
4:02 example of trapezoid shape after both cuts
4:15 how to make the next set of cuts
4:25 the custom Miter Saw Station I built
4:35 bevel cut – why I like this better
4:53 angle to set saw for bevel cut
5:05 how to check angle for accuracy
5:22 make first bevel cut
5:34 flip the board away from you, measure for next cut
6:06 add a stop block to make precision length cuts
6:20 make the second bevel cut
6:30 flip the board away from you, move to stop block, make the next cut
6:57 wrap up

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