Which tool is used to cut timber at a set angle?

• A. Hand mitre saw
• B. Hand sander
• C. machine vice
• D. Scroll Saw

Answer: (A)

Cutting timber at a set angle requires a tool that can guide the blade to a precise degree while keeping the work rigid. A mitre saw is built for this purpose: you can set the angle on the scale, press the timber against the fence, and push the blade through the wood to produce accurate, repeatable angled cuts. This makes it ideal for joints like frames or mouldings that need clean, exact angles. The other tools don’t fit that role: a hand sander smooths surfaces after cutting, a machine vice holds work but doesn’t cut, and a scroll saw is typically used for intricate curves rather than straightforward set-angle cuts.