Create a review for a woodworking tool that you are familiar with (Shopsmith brand or Non-Shopsmith) or just post your opinion on a specific tool. Head to head comparisons welcome too.
ERLover wrote:I bought a cheap one a couple decades ago from the big box, an as JPG pointed out, mine was 2 piece with about a 12" internal connector that 4 screws held it place, I had side play if I was not careful about not exerting to much side force against it.
That's one of my fears, the other is the saw plate won't mount to my SKILL saw securely enough.
Danny
Gene Howe wrote:I made my own by screwing a piece of T track to an 8' length of 1/2" Baltic Birch. Then bolted the matching insert to the sole of my saw. Works like a charm. Never a need to use the Shopsmith for trimming to size.
Cost was less than $50. But, you'e correct, Ed. It does take more space than those you linked to.
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Gene..Thanks for the reply. I guess in the end I just wanted something easier to store than an 8 ft bar. As the BORA bar breaks into 2 50" segments.
Thanks
Danny
That implies a 'joint'. If not sturdy enough, a source of non-linearity.
I did have a problem with a bar with a joint in the middle, but I was able to significantly reduce the error by taking a small block of wood, adding a pice of double stick tape to one side, then place the block flush with the non-cutting side of the guide at about the joint. The double stick tape holds well enough to keep the guide from pushing away from the cut and still can be easily removed. Not exactly an elegant solution but works when needed.
I purchased the BORA clamp system from Lowes with the saw plate that fits as a tracker. I found that with the 50" extension the guide was rock solid for a cut. I did find that my Skill brand saw didn't fit the guide plate so well. Maybe because it was a right handed blade or a model that was 10-12 years old. It didn't have a slot for the rear hold down or the front hold downs.
Danny
A skill saw or a router guide can be made in a few minutes using some shop scraps. It can be made in virtually any length required.
I made this one for cutting dadoes for shelves for a console for my wife's sewing room.
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After attaching the cleat to the board use the router or skill saw to cut the right hand edge. To use, place the right hand edge of the board right on the line you want to cut and put the base plate of the tool against the cleat and make the cut.
If you want to keep the jig mark it for the tool it was made for and the saw blade or router bit used to make it. Also make the left side of the jig wide so there is enough room for clamps.
Fast, efficient and cheap!!! Like me.
Bill V
I agree, however on my new home I lost my shop, so space is of a premium and the Bora guide is 2 pieces to cut 4x8 sheets and stores easier in my option.
Thanks
Danny
dannyshamoon wrote:I agree, however on my new home I lost my shop, so space is of a premium and the Bora guide is 2 pieces to cut 4x8 sheets and stores easier in my option.
Thanks
Danny
I'm glad you are happy with your guides. I have seen them in stores but I don't own them. I have another brand and like mine too. They are a great addition to a shop.
Ed
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