Miterpro and sliding sled slop

JonE · Post by **JonE** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:49 pm

Has anybody effectively dealt with the slight side to side movement in the miter track of the miter bar for both the Miterpro and the sliding crosscut table?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:14 pm

Other than the negative aesthetics of the 'looseness', why is it a concern.

Any angular deviation resulting from the 'looseness' is miniscule.

Same for the miter gauge as well.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:51 pm

Yes, there is a little slop - very little. I overcome this by twisting on the MiterPro clockwise for all cuts. Not a hard twist, just enough to take up the slop.

First cut of a piece is on the short side and the second is on the long side using the 45 deg. stop block. That way all pieces are the same length.

JonE · Post by **JonE** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:43 pm

As always you guys are great. Thanks for responding. I'm feeling a little guilty about lurking here and not contributing. Life gets in the way I guess. I was a sales/guy demonstrator for about a year and half for SS ;about 13-14 years ago and a professional cabinet maker for 12 years (a long time ago). I have followed the exploits of SS with some consternation over the years as many of us do and wish I could get an audience with the powers that be to share my view point and assistance. Then sanity emerges and I realize I just need to mind my own business, literally, and enjoy the tool for what it is, but I also realize that my affinity for SS is more than just the tool. I do find it interesting that when you read whatever is floating around out there in cyber space about SS what is rarely taken into account is....this. I don't mean this site, I mean the people that populate this site. Again, not just because of the shared interest in the tool but more the supportive nature and the humanity. It really is striking how much of a......human collective (sorry) this place is. I am truly appreciative of the knowledge that is available here, the way it is shared and the genuine caring that comes through. This may seem a bit much but as way of explanation, I spent last year battling stage 4 colon cancer and spent much of that time reading every bit on this site. It has been a great distraction and though I did not engage at that time, I came to be thankful for the regulars here , almost like family; without having to discuss what was going on with me. Must be the circumstances or the season but I am very grateful. Thank you. So the next time you think you are "just" asking about how to remove rust or adjust for the wander of your band saw blade, I ask that you take a second to be grateful for this wonderful eclectic group of people who made my life a bit better.

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:09 pm

Wow sir, quite a story. Makes one stop and definately be grateful. I try to be every day, but some days are better than others. I'm glad to hear of your favorable outcome! And then again a little sorry that this forum is what you preferred to read.

I guess if you read this while you're sick, you always have a fall back excuse why you did.
You have an interesting back ground. I'd like to hear about your SS days. How did you get that job-where did you travel-how may did you sell...It seems as though that would've been a fascinating job. I see you're in somewhat the same line of work as myself. Maybe elaborate on that.
Glad to "meet" you sir, and stay wellll!

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:21 pm

Looking forward to your increased participation. I am sure you can provide a unique view point!

edflorence · Post by **edflorence** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:43 pm

Hi Jon;

Thanks for letting the group hear your story. It's great you were able to stay connected with the world of wood through this site as you went through your ordeal. Sawdust is therapeutic indeed!

As for your question...if memory serves, I seem to recall that in the instructions with the miter pro as well as in those that came with the sled there is the suggestion that the miter bar always be snugged against one side of the miter slot as it is being slid forward. Snugging the bar against the side of the slot nearest the saw only takes slight lateral pressure and has always worked well for me.

Hope this is helpful.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:15 am

Welcome to the forum, Jon.

Yes, the miter tracks are less than perfect and it took some concerted effort to get perfect cuts. Until I resolved that issue, on the sled at least. I now have two miter bars on the sled. The second bar was positioned so as to compensate for the unwanted movement.

Incra sells repair parts for their designs and they have a miter bar for the Shopsmith that is adjustable. It works great.

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:00 am

Do you all think the Incra products are essential to making consistant, accurate cuts?
Would it be like a night and day difference?

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:57 am

mrhart wrote:Do you all think the Incra products are essential to making consistant, accurate cuts?
Would it be like a night and day difference?

Essential - Absolutely Not. Incra has some features that contribute to more accurate and more importantly - more repeatable cuts but this improvement is not essential. What we have with a standard Shopsmith is quite satisfactory.

Would it be a night and day difference. That really depends on how well you care for and set up your existing equipment. I can cut 45° miters that are "right on" with my Mark V and the old miter gauge. However, I can set up to do that same task much more quickly and with the same level of accuracy using the Incra V-120.

Are these items a must have? - NO. Nice to have? - Absolutely.

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