hand miter saw

Device consisting of a handsaw and a guide for cutting a piece at a precise angle.

blade

It is set in a rigid frame, which is part of a movable device that moves the blade vertically and horizontally.

fence

Perpendicular plate on the surface bracing the piece to be cut.

clamp

Instrument for locking a piece against the fence and the grooved surface.

end stop

Adjustable device against which the piece rests to keep it from moving.

miter scale

Graduated scale for regulating the blade precisely to the selected cut angle.

handle

miter latch

Device for locking the blade at the desired angle.

miter box

Grooved instrument for guiding the saw to make cuts at precise angles.