Step 9: Prepare to make a cross-cut.
A cross-cut is used when cutting across the grain or on the short end of the board. In a cross-cut, the stock is guided by a miter gauge. The miter gauge allows you to make a cross-cut at an angle between 60 and 90 degrees. When setting up to make a 90-degree cross-cut, always check that the miter gauge is set to exactly 90 degrees by using a square. When making a cross-cut across the short end of the stock, always remove the ripping fence and replace it with a miter gauge. Never make a cross-cut with the stock resting against or being guided by the fence, which is very dangerous.
 Remove the fence and set the miter gauge into the miter slot.
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