Incra Miter Express question/problem

algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:47 am

ChrisNeilan wrote:I'm starting to wonder if maybe I have the standard (non Shopsmith) model. I'll measure the bar again tomorrow, actually today!

That is one possible explanation for the symptom you have described. I recall the standard Incra miter bar is thicker/taller than the Shopsmith miter slot. Compare it to the bar on your Shopsmith miter gauge.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:49 am

ChrisNeilan wrote:I'm starting to wonder if maybe I have the standard (non Shopsmith) model. I'll measure the bar again tomorrow, actually today!

The saving grace here is that if you have the wrong miter bar, Incra sells the pieces.

http://www.incrementaltools.com/PARTS_I ... xpress.htm

ChrisNeilan · Post by **ChrisNeilan** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:29 am

dusty wrote:The saving grace here is that if you have the wrong miter bar, Incra sells the pieces.

http://www.incrementaltools.com/PARTS_I ... xpress.htm

Dusty, thanks for the link. That will come in very handy over time. I just measured the "utility plate" and it is the correct one. A very little sanding to remove any burrs and a little wax made a big difference. This sled has been unboxxed and floating around my shop unassembled for two years. The guide strips have long since been lost. They would lift the unit just enough to make it perfect. I know I've seen this product somewhere, maybe in a box store. Anyone know where I could pick it up locally? Any substitute?

Thanks.
This place is a godsend! That reminds me, it's Sunday!

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:17 am

ChrisNeilan wrote:Dusty, thanks for the link. That will come in very handy over time. I just measured the "utility plate" and it is the correct one. A very little sanding to remove any burrs and a little wax made a big difference. This sled has been unboxxed and floating around my shop unassembled for two years. The guide strips have long since been lost. They would lift the unit just enough to make it perfect. I know I've seen this product somewhere, maybe in a box store. Anyone know where I could pick it up locally? Any substitute?

Thanks.
This place is a godsend! That reminds me, it's Sunday!

Woodcraft sells something very similar; a self adhesive Mylar strip.

ChrisNeilan · Post by **ChrisNeilan** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:33 am

[quote="dusty"]Woodcraft sells something very similar]

Woodcraft is about fifty miles away, and naturally I was there YESTERDAY!:mad:

Oh well...

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:38 am

ChrisNeilan wrote:Woodcraft is about fifty miles away, and naturally I was there YESTERDAY!:mad:

Oh well...

This is a normal occurrence for me but then I am getting old and forgetful. If you can apply that explanation then I would suggest that you do as I do.

I maintain a "shopping list" of "needed items" over the visor in my truck. When I find myself at Woodcraft, or the lumber yard or....wherever - I check the list.

Don't carry the list in with you. If you leave it there, all that effort is lost.

ChrisNeilan · Post by **ChrisNeilan** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:49 am

dusty wrote:This is a normal occurrence for me but then I am getting old and forgetful. If you can apply that explanation then I would suggest that you do as I do.

I maintain a "shopping list" of "needed items" over the visor in my truck. When I find myself at Woodcraft, or the lumber yard or....wherever - I check the list.

Don't carry the list in with you. If you leave it there, all that effort is lost.

At 55 it depends who you ask if I'm old! Forgetfull? I blame it on ADD disorder which I probably have:o

algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:50 am

dusty wrote:This is a normal occurrence for me but then I am getting old and forgetful. If you can apply that explanation then I would suggest that you do as I do.

I maintain a "shopping list" of "needed items" over the visor in my truck. When I find myself at Woodcraft, or the lumber yard or....wherever - I check the list.

Don't carry the list in with you. If you leave it there, all that effort is lost.

Just remember not to take the other car when you go shopping.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:06 pm

algale wrote:Just remember not to take the other car when you go shopping.

I got that covered! There is no other car. I am just fortunate that "the car" is my truck. When we down sized, I won.

:rolleyes:

benush26 · Post by **benush26** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:55 pm

ChrisNeilan wrote:Dusty, thanks for the link. That will come in very handy over time. I just measured the "utility plate" and it is the correct one. A very little sanding to remove any burrs and a little wax made a big difference. This sled has been unboxxed and floating around my shop unassembled for two years. The guide strips have long since been lost. They would lift the unit just enough to make it perfect. I know I've seen this product somewhere, maybe in a box store. Anyone know where I could pick it up locally? Any substitute?

Thanks.
This place is a godsend! That reminds me, it's Sunday!

Though going to ANY woodworking store is always a fun (and sometimes expensive) trip and I would never dream of asking someone to NOT go

, before driving to get the strips you might call or email Incra. Mine was never in the box and when I sent an email asking for them I received a quick and great response from CS. (I think it was Mark Mueller but not certain) They sent out the strip within a few days at no cost.
On Dusty's link. it's part #4 at $1.70 so I don't think that they are losing any great amount of money by sending you one. Even with a couple bucks postage it's less than a gallon of gas.

The strips make a huge difference.

Be well,
Ben