hart design digital miter gauge

reible · Post by **reible** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:24 pm

This looks like fun.

http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/12965

Ed

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:35 pm

Something else to add to "Want List".

Thanks for sharing.

reible · Post by **reible** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:40 pm

Please do remember this is not shopsmith ready.

Ed

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:41 pm

Yes, but with the Bar T-washer you might be able to make it work, with a little modification. The 17” long miter bar fits standard 3/4” wide X 3/8” deep miter gauge slots and has multiple spring-loaded ball expansion points insure a precise “no-slop” fit. T-slot washer adjusts to fit T-slot tables. What is the standard miter gauge slots on Shopsmith?

reible · Post by **reible** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:08 pm

Hi,

.733 seems to come to mind but I'd have to measure or look it up... maybe someone else remembers the right number???

ed

reible · Post by **reible** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:19 pm

Yes I'm replying to myself, anyway I just remembered that I did a sketchup drawing of the miter gauge and from that I have a dimension of .720. I think I measured for that.

Ed

fixit · Post by **fixit** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:28 pm

Man, that guy Wixey must be making a bundle off of all those who want to do their woodworking in 1000ths! Everyone is getting in the act.

The first one of these I saw was on the Jointech SmartLift Digital Router Lift. They still sell that one and I've wanted one since they came out about four years ago.

Anyone want a slightly used Jointech SmartLift (Not digital) Router Lift?:) I know where you might be able to get one for a very reasonable price.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:13 am

This thing looks really neat but who needs it. I have nothing against "extreme accuracy" but it has its place. I am not sure that this would really add anything to my projects or save any appreciable amount of time in setup. How often do we need accuracy at points other than the normal 90,45,22.5, etc angles.

Having said that, I do use my Wixey to set those preset angles on my miter gauge. Once done, if the table has been adjusted properly (with respect to the blade), my cuts are as accurate as I ever need.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:44 am

What I found interesting was the cost. Sure I have an Incra miter gauge and it is designed to set angles with precision but I also paid a lot for it. Now for no where near the cost you get a factor 10 times the accuracy.

We will have to see how this plays out in the market, especially to people who have forked out the money for a Wixey once already. After a couple reviews and if the reviews are positive they could sell a lot of these.

My guess is that for some (like myself) that are looking for a fast way of changes angles many times with accuracy this still would not fit the bill. And as you say you can still use your old Wixey if the 1/10 degree gets to be an issue.

Ed

dusty wrote:This thing looks really neat but who needs it. I have nothing against "extreme accuracy" but it has its place. I am not sure that this would really add anything to my projects or safe any appreciable amount of time in setup. How often do we need accuracy at points other than the normal 90,45,22.5, etc angles.

Having said that, I do use my Wixey to set those preset angles on my miter gauge. Once done, if the table has been adjusted properly (with respect to the blade), my cuts are as accurate as I ever need.

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:20 am

reible wrote:This looks like fun.

http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/12965

Ed

WOW! I want one! Have shave the bar to .720 (I think) and preserve the adjustment features. Tricky....