What affects getting a square crosscut with the miter gauge

[Hobbyman2]

Ok ,,

Are we now talking about cross cuts ? horizontal or vertical or flat on the table against the miter gage?

[JPG]

Ok ,,

Are we now talking about cross cuts ? horizontal or vertical or flat on the table against the miter gage?

YES! to all. i.e. it makes no difference.

[Hobbyman2]

The topic is ,,,,,how doses a out of true miter square effect a cut ?

If you are striving for close perfect cuts ,, the miter gage should be true and accurate as possible.

If you are not sure check it.

If you don't have the calibration tools to check it ,,,,,,or do not trust the tools you have ,,,,,then the table is a very reliable and will all ways duplicate the calibration ,,it can be used to set the gage for most operations .

It is a method that has been used in the trades for many many years .

[dusty]

The topic is ,,,,,how doses a out of true miter square effect a cut ?

If you are striving for close perfect cuts ,, the miter gage should be true and accurate as possible.

If you are not sure check it.

If you don't have the calibration tools to check it ,,,,,,or do not trust the tools you have ,,,,,then the table is a very reliable and will all ways duplicate the calibration ,,it can be used to set the gage for most operations .

It is a method that has been used in the trades for many many years .

All true statements; however, many years ago the craftsmen were measuring many cuts by eye. If a cut was within 1/64" (.016"), it was considered perfect.

You can reliably utilize the miter gauge track and the edge of your table to verify it is square, if and only if you know the miter track is true and the resulting setting meets your needs.

In this discussion, it is my opinion the the word perfect should be replaced with the word acceptable.

[Hobbyman2]

The topic is ,,,,,how doses a out of true miter square effect a cut ?

If you are striving for close perfect cuts ,, the miter gage should be true and accurate as possible.

If you are not sure check it.

If you don't have the calibration tools to check it ,,,,,,or do not trust the tools you have ,,,,,then the table is a very reliable and will all ways duplicate the calibration ,,it can be used to set the gage for most operations .

It is a method that has been used in the trades for many many years .

All true statements; however, many years ago the craftsmen were measuring many cuts by eye. If a cut was within 1/64" (.016"), it was considered perfect.

You can reliably utilize the miter gauge track and the edge of your table to verify it is square, if and only if you know the miter track is true and the resulting setting meets your needs.

In this discussion, it is my opinion the the word perfect should be replaced with the word acceptable.

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Works for me ,, acceptable , is probably the best description ,,,, we know the calibration using the method can be duplicated over and over and over with the same acceptable results?


Good post

[dusty]

I know it won't be for natural reasons but I suggest that "This Thread is Now Closed".

[JPG]

I know it won't be for natural reasons but I suggest that "This Thread is Now Closed".

I agree! He ain't listening.

I started it so let it be closed.

[Hobbyman2]

I agree ,, even though we never seen any proof with pictures from the counter parts of how to set your miter gage ,,,, but thats still good enough for me,,,,, the debate was just like the tale of my 2 uncles ,,,,,, one said his way was the best ,,,,and the other would argue and provide proof there are all ways 2 ways to do every thing.

A friend of my'n once said , every one is different , the best thing a friend will do for another friend is inspire them,,,, to motivate them,,,, and help them be what and who theyare .

If this thread has inspired folks to check their table alignment then this discussion has been a total success .

There are no losers here only inspiration to be safe and the best we can be.

I say thanks for all those who participated and best of luck to those who have and will read these articles .

Is that fair ?
Bill

[Ed in Tampa]

Get a miter saw!

[Hobbyman2]

Or a miter saw for different size stock for safety ?

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