If you're anything like me, you have used these terms interchangeably and hope the other person understand what you are talking about. I'm here to help you understand the difference between these two types of cuts and when to use them.
Let's first start by defining what a miter and beveled cut are.
Mitered Cuts: a cut that is made at an angle other that 90 degrees with the blade vertical. This type of cut is made across the face or width of the board from front to back. A 45 degree angle is most commonly used and is set in the front of your saw.
Some area where a mitered cut would be needed would be
a door casing where 2 boards meet creating a right angle
a border created with trim molding
adding wainscoting to your walls
building a picture frame
Beveled Cuts: an angled cut made through the thickness of a board. This type of cut is made when the blade is tilted over. A 45 degree angle is the most commonly used for a bevel cut and is set behind your saw.
Some areas where a beveled cut would be used
matching up two board to look like one long board
pairing up the corner of baseboard trim
Here is the miter saw that I use for all my projects and my first tool that I learned how to use. Its also easy to store since I don't have a workshop.
I hope this help clear up any confusion you may have had regarding mitered and beveled cuts.
XX, Jillian
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