Alan Turner
07-10-2005, 4:54 PM
Well guys, some time ago I posted,with a poor pix or two, of buying a Hammond Trim-O-Saw which I located on ebay. Well, today I finally set it up, cleaned it, and test drove it. The occasion was a special Forrest blade I had ordered about 6 or so weeks ago. Had to call them twice. But, it finally arrived. Including the specially made blade, I have $300 in it.
Well, I have to report that it is dead nuts on for both 90's and 45's. The miters are perfect, and a tenon shoulder set of cuts had zero variation. Smooth, and cool.
This saw is just for joinery work. It has no rip capacity at all. None. But if you are taking a cut of less than one kerf in width, just trimming in other words, I think it has about 4" of capacity.
I am well satisfied. The Hammond Glider is better known among WW'ers, but the miter guage saw is fine also. The miter bar is 1/2" by about 1.5", and is totally milled, as is the groove it rides in. No adjustment for square. It just is square.
I can imagine that it would live right by my bench during fitting and initial assembly. It has no DC, but is quiet as a church mouse. I think it is only about 1/2 horse, and the blade is about 7" or a little less. Need to check those things.
This saw was made for trimming lead print type, and mind came out of a Philadelphia public school printing education shop. So, I don't think it has a lot of miles on it.
So far, I would recommend one to others. More, with pix, to follow. It is at the other shop, and so that is my excuse for the absence of photos.
Well, I have to report that it is dead nuts on for both 90's and 45's. The miters are perfect, and a tenon shoulder set of cuts had zero variation. Smooth, and cool.
This saw is just for joinery work. It has no rip capacity at all. None. But if you are taking a cut of less than one kerf in width, just trimming in other words, I think it has about 4" of capacity.
I am well satisfied. The Hammond Glider is better known among WW'ers, but the miter guage saw is fine also. The miter bar is 1/2" by about 1.5", and is totally milled, as is the groove it rides in. No adjustment for square. It just is square.
I can imagine that it would live right by my bench during fitting and initial assembly. It has no DC, but is quiet as a church mouse. I think it is only about 1/2 horse, and the blade is about 7" or a little less. Need to check those things.
This saw was made for trimming lead print type, and mind came out of a Philadelphia public school printing education shop. So, I don't think it has a lot of miles on it.
So far, I would recommend one to others. More, with pix, to follow. It is at the other shop, and so that is my excuse for the absence of photos.