Finally got my miter saw cuts perfect after years of being close enough

For the longest time, I'd just eyeball the fence and get a cut that was maybe a 32nd off... good enough for framing, I thought. Then I did a built-in bookcase last fall where every piece had to be exact, and my old way just didn't cut it. I finally took the time to square the blade to the table with a machinist's square and a feeler gauge, and now every joint is tight. What's the one small setup step you all do that makes the biggest difference in your finish work?

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reese5501mo ago

Check your tape measure against a known standard first.

fionak631mo ago

Ever see a friend build a whole shelf that was off by an inch, @reese550?