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Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Wayne G. - 12-14-2019
So Incra makes those sweet TS and router fences for repeatable cuts. What if the same concept were applied to a miter sled fence??? I'd buy that in a heart beat. Does it already exist or can we convince Incra to make it???
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Tapper - 12-14-2019
(12-14-2019, 11:22 AM)Wayne G. Wrote: So Incra makes those sweet TS and router fences for repeatable cuts. What if the same concept were applied to a miter sled fence??? I'd buy that in a heart beat. Does it already exist or can we convince Incra to make it???
Miter Express
Miter 5000 Good video on this one
DT
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Wayne G. - 12-14-2019
(12-14-2019, 01:02 PM)Tapper Wrote: Miter Express
Miter 5000 Good video on this one
DT
I have the miter express. Not a fan of the fence. In my opinion there isn't much chance of repeating cuts once you leave said set point. I'd like a calibrated fence
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Tapper - 12-15-2019
I have an Incra 1000SE and have been using it quite a bit lately on a shop project. Been making repetitive cuts with no problems. The stop block on this model has a micro adjust feature that allows you to sneak up on a measurement, albeit a manual one.
Like you, my guess is that it will be a while before they incorporate the lead screw technology to the miter fence.
Doug
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Cooler - 12-18-2019
You can find a used radial arm saw for less than $180.00. I have one and would have no need for that sled.
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Tapper - 12-18-2019
(12-18-2019, 08:22 AM)Cooler Wrote: You can find a used radial arm saw for less than $180.00. I have one and would have no need for that sled.
What brand/model of radial arm saw do you have? My guess (from experience) is that you would be very, very lucky to find a RAS that would hold a 90 degree crosscut tolerance consistently for ~$180; YMMV.
Doug
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - jteneyck - 12-18-2019
(12-18-2019, 10:42 AM)Tapper Wrote: What brand/model of radial arm saw do you have? My guess (from experience) is that you would be very, very lucky to find a RAS that would hold a 90 degree crosscut tolerance consistently for ~$180; YMMV.
Doug
I bought my Dewalt GWI for $150 and it holds square really well. There are good old RAS's to be had for cheap. The smaller Dewalt MBF can often be had for less than $150 and they are fantastic trim saws. But no common saw will give you perfect, repeatable accuracy outside of 90°, and any built in stops it may have. I think that's what the crux of the OP's question revolves around.
John
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Wayne G. - 12-19-2019
(12-18-2019, 10:54 AM)jteneyck Wrote: I bought my Dewalt GWI for $150 and it holds square really well. There are good old RAS's to be had for cheap. The smaller Dewalt MBF can often be had for less than $150 and they are fantastic trim saws. But no common saw will give you perfect, repeatable accuracy outside of 90°, and any built in stops it may have. I think that's what the crux of the OP's question revolves around.
John
That is correct. Ive got a Makita 10 inch sliding miter saw but as said, the accuracy of it and repeatability aren't the best. What I am looking for is a sled fence that can quickly and easily repeat various cut lengths. The Incra fence does the fine adjust but once I leave that position there it no returning to it easily.
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Cooler - 12-19-2019
(12-18-2019, 10:42 AM)Tapper Wrote: What brand/model of radial arm saw do you have? My guess (from experience) is that you would be very, very lucky to find a RAS that would hold a 90 degree crosscut tolerance consistently for ~$180; YMMV.
Doug
I carefully set the 90 angle when I got it and each time I check it is still is at 90. For angle cuts I use my 12" chop saw. And for serious miters I have a dedicated sliding table saw from my picture framing business. That saw is almost 100% accurate all the time.
For cabinet work (what I do mostly) the RAS has been fine for cuts up to about 15".
The sled is for 90 degree cuts also. I also have a home built sled for my table saw. For short lengths it is fine. But I have not used it since getting the RAS.
For longer length boards a sled is nearly useless.
RE: Cool miter fence idea or does it already exist? - Tapper - 12-19-2019
(12-18-2019, 10:42 AM)Tapper Wrote: What brand/model of radial arm saw do you have? My guess (from experience) is that you would be very, very lucky to find a RAS that would hold a 90 degree crosscut tolerance consistently for ~$180; YMMV.
Doug
(12-19-2019, 09:35 AM)Cooler Wrote: I carefully set the 90 angle when I got it and each time I check it is still is at 90. For angle cuts I use my 12" chop saw. And for serious miters I have a dedicated sliding table saw from my picture framing business. That saw is almost 100% accurate all the time.
For cabinet work (what I do mostly) the RAS has been fine for cuts up to about 15".
The sled is for 90 degree cuts also. I also have a home built sled for my table saw. For short lengths it is fine. But I have not used it since getting the RAS.
For longer length boards a sled is nearly useless.
One more time.
Doug