H.C. March Miter Machine

[Bob Smalser]

While Lion miter machines using compound-lever knives are seen most often in professional picture framing and cabinet shops, another handy miter machine is the old H.C. Marsh, later made by Stanley. It'll handle 4"-wide stock, and also serve as a miter clamp.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/18020302/308433397.jpg

It cuts the initial miters and/or fine-tunes the fit by cutting both simultaneously.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/18020302/308433402.jpg

And it then rotates 90 degrees for fastening.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/18020302/308433400.jpg

Not as fast as a Lion knife, but with other handy features.

[David Tiell]

That looks very interesting! You said it was later produced by Stanley also. What model number was the Stanley? I'm guessing it would be easier to find than the Marsh.

[Bob Smalser]

The Stanley #100.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Stanley-100-miter-machine_W0QQitemZ220210836943QQihZ012QQcategoryZ13 875QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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[David Tiell]

Thanks, Bob! Not sure what they would normally go for, but at $80.00+ just for shipping, I think I'll pass on that one. Will keep my eye out for one though.

[Bob Smalser]

Thanks, Bob! Not sure what they would normally go for, but at $80.00+ just for shipping, I think I'll pass on that one. Will keep my eye out for one though.

80 bucks is a fair purchase price, and I can ship 32lbs for a lot less than $98.50. Perhaps the seller merely used the USPS calculator and doesn't know the alternatives. As it won't sell because of that, you can always run the numbers with UPS or one of the truck freight companies and make the seller a proposal.

[Johnny Kleso]

Nice to see you here Bob..
Things are looking nicer all the time.