The five basic cuts in woodworking are crosscut, rip cut, miter cut, bevel cut, and dado cut. A crosscut is made across the grain of the wood using a saw perpendicular to its length; this type of cut is commonly used for making shorter lengths from longer boards or creating joints in woodworking projects. A rip cut is made along with the grain of the wood using a saw parallel to its length; this cut helps create narrower boards or remove excess material along with the length of a board. A miter cut involves angling both ends of two separate pieces of wood so that they can join together at an angle (typically 45 degrees); this cut allows for precise and strong angled connections in projects like picture frames or molding work. A bevel cut involves tilting the blade of the saw to make a sloped or angled cut through the wood; this cut is often used in decorative woodworking or for creating edges with an angle. Lastly, a dado cut involves making a groove or channel across the grain of the wood to insert another piece of wood and create a joint; this cut is often used for creating shelves or box joints.