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Default Mighty Mite 4" saw from HF: 1st look & sled

boorite (in )
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| SWMBO got this miniature "table saw" from HF for making models and
| small parts. Cost $30 on sale, comes with a blade for wood and a
| blade for tile or stone. Here it is with some items for scale:

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http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5...e/DCFN0077.jpg

| That pretend miter gage thing is completely useless. So I made a
| little sled out of tempered hardboard, some pre-dimensioned oak
| hobby board, some scrap for the fences, and a piece of Lexan:

| http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5...e/DCFN0079.jpg

Nice sled! What are your plans for dust collection? Please share pix
of new attachments as you make 'em.

FWIW, an adjustable miter sled and a taper sled might go over well.

Sometimes it's not the size of the tool... :-)

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Morris Dovey
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