Cut another piece 4 inches wide for the fence itself.
Diy miter saw zero clearance fence.
Length for both pieces should be around 30 inches.
The insert is a so called zero clearance but that s not really effective on a miter saw like this other than to limit the amount of sawdust that collects in that slot.
How to make the most effective miter saw fence.
Making small accurate cuts on a miter saw is safer when using a zero clearance fence.
Join the strips of wood together using some glue and 2 inch brad nails.
Here s how to make one.
Cut two pieces of stock about the same length as the base or even longer if you want additional support for long pieces of molding.