Miter box help

[uiact23]

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!

[stav]

Is the blade sharp?

[les winter]

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-u...ons-19-060-

[C. in Indy]

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!

[uiact23]

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!