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I occasionally make furniture transition frames, for example chest on chest dresser transition. Most miter clamps have small capacity. Lee Valley has a Miter Vise that has a 4” width capacity that would meet my needs. $120.00. Having tried other methods I am willing to pull the trigger if the quality is good. Tired of buying stuff online that ends up sub par if you know what I mean. What think ye?
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Lee Schierer
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It "looks" like a nice unit to me.
Machined, not cast or stamped, not to mention the wider opening you spoke of.
Consider the price of "similar" tools and lhe LV looks pretty good.
example
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/mitervise.aspx (looks the same as a shop-fox)
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I bought a vintage miter vise and new old stock vintage miter trimmer (I think lion brand). The miter trimmer works excellent. The vintage miter vise does not hold a perfect 90. The one I have is cast though. I got both the miter trimmer and vise as a package for $50 so figured why not.
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Ron,
Lee Valley is rock solid reliable. Dont hesitate to buy if the one they sell meets your needs.
Fred
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