Welcome to Girls With Power Tools 💪 If you’re new here, this series is for the women who have an endless list of DIY projects but were never taught how to use the tools. I break everything down in a way that’s approachable, practical, and meant to build real confidence. If you’ve been around for a while, thank you for supporting me and I can’t wait to see all of you in 2026. If you just found me, go ahead and binge the current tutorials. They’re designed to be watched in any order and saved for

Girls With Power Tools Series. Miter Saw Basics. Part 3 If you are new to a miter saw, these are the three basic cuts you should know. Crosscut A straight cut through the width of your board. Miter cut An angled cut through the width of your board. Bevel cut An angled cut through the thickness of your board because the blade tilts. Once you understand these three, the miter saw becomes so much less intimidating and you will know exactly which cut to use for your project. We will talk about compo

Girls With Power Tools Series. Miter Saw Basics. Part 1 If you are shopping for a miter saw, here is your simple beginner friendly guide. Screenshot it or save it for later. BLADE SIZES 7¼ inch -For small trim and light DIY 10 inch -Best all around beginner size 12 inch -Bigger heavier cuts wider boards FEATURES TO KNOW Sliding -Lets you cut wider boards because the blade moves forward and back Compound -Blade tilts for bevel cuts Dual bevel -Tilts both ways so you do not have to flip your board