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Trim Diagonal Edges with Track Saw

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Mastering the Deck Layout! -THE GLASS HOUSE EP 5

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What happens here

Once the diagonal deck boards are installed, trim the edges to create a clean, finished look. Use a track saw (Makita) to make precise, straight cuts along the perimeter of the diagonal sections. The video highlights using the track saw without its cover to prevent heat buildup and jamming when cutting composite material, ensuring a smooth cut.

Goal: Create clean, finished edges on the diagonal deck sections.

Tools and materials

  • Gloves — Hand protection
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes during cutting
  • Track Saw Makita — Making precise, straight cuts along the deck edges

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>> You might be wondering why we're running this track saw without a cover on it. That's because when we're cutting through with this decorator's material, it's creating a lot of heat and there's not a lot of room for that to escape. So, we're cutting [clears throat] into it, letting all of the debris be free because otherwise it gets jammed up. This can happen. We don't want that. Messes up our track, messes up the boards. No good.

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