Roof framers and finish carpenters
alike can profit from using the
Hitache Slide Compound Saw. It is a
cross between a miter saw and a radial
arm saw and it lends the advantages
of both. It can cut simple miters in
wider stock than most 15-inch miter
saws can. And, as the name implies, it
can cut compound angles, simplifying
cheek cuts and crown miters. The
maximum cutting dimensions may be
smaller than most radial arm saws (2
9/16 x 12 inches for a straight cut; 1
3/4 x 8 3/8 inches for a 45/45
compound cut). But, practically
speaking, the Slide Compound Saw
will still cut a cheek cut on a 2x8 hip
jack for a