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Dean Ousterhout
10-09-2010, 3:39 PM
So... i have an opportunity to pick this up for $175. I am wondering if this is a "got to have" where I grovel and beg... or... just siphon the funds from another project... or...just let it go...
The problem is ... I have so many going.... and not enough hours in the day.... :)
Thoughts?
Philip Johnson
10-09-2010, 4:34 PM
Be careful with the Jessem Miter gauges. I bought one and returned it. It uses two pins to lock the gauge at an angle. There was was enough slop in the pins that the angles could vary a few degrees. The build quality of it looks nice and some people had no issues with it. But there were a lot of people with issues of loose fittings lock pins. Check it out good before you buy.
Phil
Jeffrey Makiel
10-09-2010, 4:45 PM
I held one in the store, and boy, was it heavy and looked great. However, I too read about the pin problem and bought an Osbourne instead.
-Jeff :)
brett gallmeyer
10-09-2010, 4:56 PM
i have one an love it! actually sold my osborn because i like the jessem so much... no issues with slop.. however $175 seems kinda high for a used one.. imo.
Chris Kennedy
10-09-2010, 5:16 PM
I have a JessEm and I love it. No slop in the pins.
Will Overton
10-09-2010, 6:15 PM
A friend of mine has had the Jessem for 5+ years and loves it. It's on my short list.
Dean Ousterhout
10-10-2010, 11:13 AM
Thanks for the input ... I think I have way to many ongoing projects and need to clear some out before getting new ones.... even ones that don't take work. :)
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