I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

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SwampBug

On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, "Swampbug"
wrote:

I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

My preference
http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPR...ARTNUM=113-879

Mark

(sixoneeight) = 618

"Swampbug" wrote in message
I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

Your choice will probably depend on how you figure you'll most be using it.
The one you've listed above has many pin stops which would be handy with a
variety of quick repeatable settings. The one that Markem listed, to me
anyway, would be more useful with longer boards, but would take a little
more time to set for specific angles.

"Swampbug" wrote in message
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I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

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SwampBug


IMHO the simpler the better. That one looks ok or the Kreg. I use the
Kreg.

"Markem" wrote in message
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On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, "Swampbug"
wrote:

I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

My preference
http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPR...ARTNUM=113-879

Mark

Mark,

When cutting 45's I always have the miter gauge situated so that most of the
board leads the cut. Basically I want the blade to be cutting with the
grain to help prevent tear out as the blade exits the back side of the wood
on either side of the blade. I tried the model that you linked to and found
that it worked well unless I extended the triangle out to the "far" 45
degree setting. With the gauge in that setting the gauge would wiggle and
deviate up to 3 or 4 degrees. Every unit in stock at my local dealer had
that same problem. Have they fixed that problem?

On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:27:18 GMT, "Leon"
wrote:

Mark,

When cutting 45's I always have the miter gauge situated so that most of the
board leads the cut. Basically I want the blade to be cutting with the
grain to help prevent tear out as the blade exits the back side of the wood
on either side of the blade. I tried the model that you linked to and found
that it worked well unless I extended the triangle out to the "far" 45
degree setting. With the gauge in that setting the gauge would wiggle and
deviate up to 3 or 4 degrees. Every unit in stock at my local dealer had
that same problem. Have they fixed that problem?

I have not had that problem with the miter gauge, but I reverse the
whole thing to cut miters on the left side of my blade rather than on
the right which has the larger table area in my setup. But a set 45
degree jig is my preference for accurate repeatable cuts, the panel
cutting jig doubles nicely for this(or the CMS). A lot of my joints
are 90 degrees so the EB3 makes easy repeatable length cuts mindless
sort of. So I really do not know whether ther problem stiil exist I
suspect so, our needs might just differ.

Mark
(sixoneeight) = 618

On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, "Swampbug"
wrote:

I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

I have one.
I use it.
I like it.
Would buy again.

"Markem" wrote in message I have not had
that problem with the miter gauge, but I reverse the
whole thing to cut miters on the left side of my blade rather than on
the right which has the larger table area in my setup. But a set 45
degree jig is my preference for accurate repeatable cuts, the panel
cutting jig doubles nicely for this(or the CMS). A lot of my joints
are 90 degrees so the EB3 makes easy repeatable length cuts mindless
sort of. So I really do not know whether ther problem stiil exist I
suspect so, our needs might just differ.

Mark
(sixoneeight) = 618

Well actually I use a right and left dubby sled for angle cuts and leave my
Kreg miter gauge for the 90 degree cuts. I figured however, if you are
spending $150+ for a miter gauge it should be accurate on all cuts. LOL

I purchased the Kreg model from Lee Valley 2 weeks ago... to replace the one
that came with my Delta 680 saw.. what an amazing improvement.. easy set
angles. perfect fit in the mitre slot, and minimal flex.

Would totally recommend it.

Mike


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any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

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SwampBug

Swampbug,

There are different types of miter gauges to be sure. The other post about
the Osborne is a good recommendation for a high end miter gauge. For a lower
end (and lower cost) miter gauge I would recommend the Incra V27, it
doesn't have a pointer that floats over a protractor dial, it has teeth that
lock in the same spot every time. You can check it out he
http://www.incra.biz/Products/MiterV27.html

I have an incra V27 and I belive for a standard miter gauge it has no equal.
I have an Incra Miter 2000 with the 18" fence that I keep set up for use on
the right side of my table saw blade. I like having one set up for the right
side for when I do bevel cuts.

There are also miter sleds out there. I have the Jointech SmartMiter. You
have to see one of these to believe them. You can view a video demonstration
of it's capabilties at this Jointech web site:
http://www.jointech.com/smart_miter.htm

Again it depends on what you want to do with your miter gauge and how much
you can spend. But for a basic style I don't think you will find any thing
better than the Incra V27, in the more advanced miter gauge, the Osborne is
probably a better miter gauge than my Incra 2000. For a miter
sled.........the Jointech SmartMiter has no equal.

My $0.02

RangerPaul
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"Swampbug" wrote in message
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I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

--
SwampBug

FWW did a miter guage review (issue #165). They didn't much like the
osborne (too much flex and play). Their favourites were the woodhaven and
the JDS accu-miter.

I have the woodhaven and love it. For cuts that use their pre-set holes,
it's exactly spot on. Every time. I'd buy another (but will probably
never need to :-)

--jeff

"Jeffrey Picciotto" wrote in message
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FWW did a miter guage review (issue #165). They didn't much like the
osborne (too much flex and play).

That was my exact findings. Especially when extending the arm out to the
far 45 degree setting. I e-mailed the Osbourne inventer and he basically
side stepped the issue with the statement that if the gauge did not meet my
expectations that I should return it. My dealer checked the rest in his
inventory and apparently this is an inherent problem.

"Leon" wrote in message

That was my exact findings. Especially when extending the arm out to the
far 45 degree setting. I e-mailed the Osbourne inventer and he basically
side stepped the issue with the statement that if the gauge did not meet
my
expectations that I should return it. My dealer checked the rest in his
inventory and apparently this is an inherent problem.

I read a review on it not too long ago and it indicated the same thing.

On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, Swampbug wrote:
I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

I have no experience with that one. I have the JessEm Mite-R-Excel, which I
jumped on right when it was introduced. A bit pricey (around $220), but it is
very, very nice.

http://www.jessem.com/mite_r_excel.htm

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Art

"Art Greenberg" wrote in message
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On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, Swampbug wrote:
I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

I have no experience with that one. I have the JessEm Mite-R-Excel, which
I
jumped on right when it was introduced. A bit pricey (around $220), but it
is
very, very nice.

If nothing else it certainly is eye candy. ;~)

Thanks Art, it is nice. . .and pricey. s

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SwampBug
"Art Greenberg" wrote in message
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On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, Swampbug wrote:
I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

I have no experience with that one. I have the JessEm Mite-R-Excel, which
I
jumped on right when it was introduced. A bit pricey (around $220), but it
is
very, very nice.

http://www.jessem.com/mite_r_excel.htm

--
Art

"Swampbug" wrote in message
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Thanks Art, it is nice. . .and pricey. s


If you do consider an Osborne I highly advise you to try it out at the store
through the whole range of angles 45-0-45.

Thanks for the advice.

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SwampBug
"Leon" wrote in message
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"Swampbug" wrote in message
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Thanks Art, it is nice. . .and pricey. s


If you do consider an Osborne I highly advise you to try it out at the
store through the whole range of angles 45-0-45.

Loks nice. . .how is the stop scale use at various angles?

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SwampBug
"MikeMac" wrote in message
. ..
I purchased the Kreg model from Lee Valley 2 weeks ago... to replace the
one that came with my Delta 680 saw.. what an amazing improvement.. easy
set angles. perfect fit in the mitre slot, and minimal flex.

Would totally recommend it.

Mike


"Swampbug" wrote in message
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I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

--
SwampBug

Swampbug wrote:
I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?

--
SwampBug

I know it's not exactly what you're looking for, but why not make a few
sleds with the angles you need? I made a 22 1/2 degree sled large
enough to accomodate a 30x24 inch piece of 8/4, and was able to use it
accurately.

http://www.verifiedsoftware.com/goodturns/acumiter.htm

That's the plan that I used.

For me, half the thrill is building stuff to build stuff. I'm a jig
junkie.

On that note, how many angles do we as woodworkers *need* on a regular
basis? Of course, if you need a 41-degree angle, no miter sled is
gonna help (unless you've made a 41-degree sled), but how often do you
need a 41-degree angle?

BTW, you still living in S LA? Shoot me an email if so; I'd like to
meet up.

-Phil Crow

Leon wrote:
"Art Greenberg" wrote in message
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On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:44 -0500, Swampbug wrote:
I am looking closely at this one
http://www.woodhaven.com/detail.aspx?ID=1641

any comments. . .preferences. . .suggestions?
I have no experience with that one. I have the JessEm Mite-R-Excel, which
I
jumped on right when it was introduced. A bit pricey (around $220), but it
is
very, very nice.

If nothing else it certainly is eye candy. ;~)



Works as good as it looks.