Been too busy using mine to have time to pretty it up yet, but having built a bench for it so it will always be handy sure made a difference in my shop.
Most folks who know me understand that I have a problem.....
Most of us have a problem, but this is not a medical diagnosis forum...
I thought mitre saws were just shopwall decorations (along with planes), it'd still be hanging on the wall if I hadn't moved 13 years ago... but then again, it may still be hanging there as it's not to be found in my local shop.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Hairy this has long been my favorite brand/method of doing flat miters, plus using a Japanese pull saw you don't need to be constantly sharpening an old saw blade. Razor sharp for "long time" and if it wanes, pitch it, and slap on a brand new precision blade. Win win.
Saw an old Stanley mitrebox in an antique store last Sunday. “Extremely Rare,” said the tag. Bed was almost gone, looked like it was stored outside for a couple decades. Maybe a 2xx series box. No tree, no saw. Low, low price of $200. That’ll take the collector right outta ya…
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I see crazy pricing like that a lot these days. Everything is rare now. Glad I bought tools when I did. I just need a better way to store some of them. My son gave me this little wire shelf. Just wished it was about twice as wide.
Drop out of warp and prepare to be boarded. Mike southwest CO
They do make them twice as wide, and deeper, and taller, and shorter... that's actually a nice size, in that they're easier to stash wherever. I've got a couple wider ones that are kind of stuck where they are, because that's the only place they fit (but non in the shop)
I think I need to remove a couple of the miter boxes from collection. I've had 3 sitting inside on the floor in the mudroom that I've not touched in 2 years. I got an all-steel on a stand last year that's been the main workhorse in the shop. I just hate selling mitersaws anywhere other than locally, because they're a pain to ship (just ask the Keen Kutter box that was broken twice in shipping it to me :( )
And no, Kenny, the 15-1/2 is not one that's slated to go away lol
That wire shelving is a good idea Mike. I might just be able to make room for that... Currently my Stanley 150 and Langdon 74 both reside on the shelf under my workbench. But it would be nice to have them elsewhere.
We won’t go onto how many boxes are on the wall. The half dozen or so on the floor are getting on my nerves. I suppose I could extend the garage a few feet!
And as far as a 15 1/2 meh. Now a 16 1/2 will get my attention. 😎
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