Miter saws can cut various materials with ease. the versatility of the saw and many adjustable cuts a miter saw can perform make it a valuable tool. Miter saws are designed to cut manufactured wood and composites, typically in construction or woodworking applications. This is that a miter saw is best at.
That being said there are times when you need to make a couple cuts to a material, other than wood, and might wonder if your miter saw can cut it. Below I’ll cover a few types of material that people often wonder if their miter saw can cut.
Again, miter saws are designed for wood and composites, not cutting metals and rocks. Sometimes the job just needs one cut and you don’t have the proper tool for the job. I’ll offer some points should you choose to to use your miter saw with materials it isn’t designed for, but you do so at your own risk.
Please proceed with caution and common sense.