The compound miter saw is used for making accurate cross-cuts on wood and soft plastic. In Maker Lab we have a Craftsman 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw and a DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw ...
It has a screw shaped end point. Not as clean cut as a twist or flat bit. It is used with a hand drill Wood Hole saw Comprised of a twist drill surrounded by a large circular tube with a saw teeth.
Once I have an indentation, I can start to push the saw backwards and forwards, working in a slow and steady rhythm. Continue thismotion until all the wood is cut, to avoid getting splinters ...