The article on cutting an acute bevel seemed needlessly complex. I had occasion to cut some braces that needed a 60 degree cut at one end; my solution was to place the stud at 90 degrees to the back fence of the chop saw, and set the saw to 30 degrees. 90 degrees minus 30 degrees equals 60 degrees. Voila! I built a right angle jig from two 2x4s set 90 degrees to each other on a plywood base and clamped one leg to the back fence. I had to cut the corner of the jig back some to allow room for the blade, but now I can cut any angle by subtracting the angle needed from 90, assuming the cut is at the end of the board.
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didnt read the article but cuttin anything longer than what you can securly hold with one hand like that is asking for an emergency room visit.
caution required, yes
but I'm thinking if both ends of the workpiece are supported, it is clamped to the jig firmly and the saw head is left down until it finishes spinning it wouldn't be too terribly hazardous. There is still a chance that little cut off piece could be a problem getting snatched up by the blade and flung amok. I've ruined a couple blades and at least one fence with those pesky cut offs.....