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richard poitras
05-07-2008, 10:33 PM
Any body try one of these yet?

http://www.rockler.com/video/video.cfm?ID=61&Offerings_ID=18030&TabSelect=Details
Stephen Edwards
05-08-2008, 12:01 AM
Haven't tried one nor seen it before. How much is it?
Dewey Torres
05-08-2008, 12:45 AM
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18030&filter=miter%20sled

It is $20... see above link.
Dewey
Tom Henderson2
05-08-2008, 1:30 AM
If it were machined from aluminum or steel I would be interested... but since it is plastic I'm not to impressed. Sounds like something Sears would sell.
Stephen Edwards
05-08-2008, 9:26 AM
I read all the reviews....mixed results. Of course, one would have to ignore the reviews of the people who couldn't find the adjustment screws for the track!

For $27 bucks, including shipping, it might not be a bad jig to have in the shop. Personally I would add the longer and taller fences.

When I read the more info page it isn't clear if the whole thing is made of polycarbonate or just the piece that fits the miter slot. If the whole thing is polycarbonate the fact that it's plastic wouldn't bother me. Afterall, were it machined of steel or aluminum we'd be talking a different ballpark for the price.

Like most tools, some folks like it and some don't.
Joe Von Kaenel
05-08-2008, 9:29 AM
Richard,

I have one from Rockler it is made of heavy plastic and works very well.

Joe
Prashun Patel
05-08-2008, 9:38 AM
How's it any better than a properly aligned miter gauge?
mike holden
05-09-2008, 9:17 AM
Shawn,
It essentially removes the potential error from the miter adjustments for each 45.
With the jig, as long as the included angle is 90, then by cutting one side of the joint on each side of the jig, the joint will be 90 - the miter might be 44/46, but the joint will be 90.
If each side of your miter is a 1/2 degree off at 45, then the joint will only be 90 if the two variances cancel. Otherwise it will be 89 or 91 degrees.
If your miter is spot on, then, no difference except possibly convenience.
Mike
John Revilla
05-09-2008, 10:58 AM
I have one. Okay to use but mine is somewhere in my shop. My Incra 3000se gives me more confidence, I guess. Godspeed.