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Miter box help - uiact23 - 04-24-2021
Hello, long time lurker. I recently acquired a Stanley 60 miter box that I’m attempting to get in decent working condition. The main problem I’m having is getting the saw to cut plumb. It’s quite a ways out and I’m at a loss on how to adjust it. I took everything apart when I got it so it’s possible I didn’t get it back together properly. Hoping someone has the same box and can help me troubleshoot. Pic attached if that helps. Thanks in advance!
RE: Miter box help - stav - 04-24-2021
Is the blade sharp?
RE: Miter box help - les winter - 04-25-2021
(04-24-2021, 02:46 PM)uiact23 Wrote: Hello, long time lurker. I recently acquired a Stanley 60 miter box that I’m attempting to get in decent working condition. The main problem I’m having is getting the saw to cut plumb. It’s quite a ways out and I’m at a loss on how to adjust it. I took everything apart when I got it so it’s possible I didn’t get it back together properly. Hoping someone has the same box and can help me troubleshoot. Pic attached if that helps. Thanks in advance!
Here are the instructions
https://support.stanleytools.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012685738-60MB-Mitre-Box-Instructions-19-060-
RE: Miter box help - C. in Indy - 04-25-2021
As hinted above, I would tend to suspect a bit of asymmetry on the blade teeth filing. Another idea: A slick wood deck might be letting the workpiece move laterally. My own miter box has a spiky metal deck.
Good luck tuning!
RE: Miter box help - uiact23 - 04-25-2021
Thanks to all. I think I may have identified the issue from the manual that was linked. Now I hopefully just need to find some replacement parts at the hardware store. Thanks again!