Evaluations in the ARCHIVES are rather limited. I would appreciate feedback regarding construction quality and performance of the MiterSled 5000 (SS Part No. 522163A).
Thank you
Alan
Woodinville, WA
Miter Sled 5000?
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Man would I like to provide you with a first hand detailed evaluation of the Miter Sled 5000 and I would if I could. My only exposure to these Incra items has been at the Traveling Academy.
All I can say, based on that limited exposure, is that the Incra products are very well built and seem to be very accurate and repeatable.
Hopefully, someone with a 5000 will provide you with some first hand feedback.
All I can say, based on that limited exposure, is that the Incra products are very well built and seem to be very accurate and repeatable.
Hopefully, someone with a 5000 will provide you with some first hand feedback.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Evaluations in the ARCHIVES are rather limited. I would appreciate feedback regarding construction quality and performance of the MiterSled 5000 (SS Part No. 522163A).
Alan
I have a MITER 5000 on a SS 520. The picture that you see on the SS site for the 522163A is a little misleading. When I received the 5000, the first sheet out of the box warned not to assemble for use in the left hand miter slot (as shown on the SS site in the Accessory Catalog). That was the only problem I encountered in the assembly and installation.
The product is constructed very well as are all of the INCRA products that I currently own. The tolerances for repeatable cuts are within <.001 inch, the long mitre fence is extremely handy. The features, those that are mentioned in the catalog, are certainly representative of the product. I have not had an opportunity to use it as much as I have planned do to some surgical procedures that have kept me out of the shop. Now that I have them resolved, I will forge ahead with great gusto. I will let you know how things work out as we progress.
Good Luck
George
Alan
I have a MITER 5000 on a SS 520. The picture that you see on the SS site for the 522163A is a little misleading. When I received the 5000, the first sheet out of the box warned not to assemble for use in the left hand miter slot (as shown on the SS site in the Accessory Catalog). That was the only problem I encountered in the assembly and installation.
The product is constructed very well as are all of the INCRA products that I currently own. The tolerances for repeatable cuts are within <.001 inch, the long mitre fence is extremely handy. The features, those that are mentioned in the catalog, are certainly representative of the product. I have not had an opportunity to use it as much as I have planned do to some surgical procedures that have kept me out of the shop. Now that I have them resolved, I will forge ahead with great gusto. I will let you know how things work out as we progress.
Good Luck
George
George
Ormond Beach FL SS 520, Jointer, Band Saw, Miter Saw, Radial Arm Saw, OPR, Router Table, 5 Routers, Incra 5000, Table top Drill Press, Thickness Planer
Ormond Beach FL SS 520, Jointer, Band Saw, Miter Saw, Radial Arm Saw, OPR, Router Table, 5 Routers, Incra 5000, Table top Drill Press, Thickness Planer
I have had the Incra 5000 for about two years now. I use it for cutting segments for turning. This sled is very accurate. Even though its price tag is high I believe it is worth it. The fence is very helpful when cross cutting.
If you need repeatable cuts this is the sled for you. In segmented turning you need the exact width and length that is repeatable. This sled will do that. It is easy to set up and adjust for what ever project you are doing.
As mention earlier the set up on ShopSmith is different from other saws. The sled is on the right side instead of the left. Does not seem to be a problem. I have a 520 and use one of the side tables for support.
Hope this helps!
James
If you need repeatable cuts this is the sled for you. In segmented turning you need the exact width and length that is repeatable. This sled will do that. It is easy to set up and adjust for what ever project you are doing.
As mention earlier the set up on ShopSmith is different from other saws. The sled is on the right side instead of the left. Does not seem to be a problem. I have a 520 and use one of the side tables for support.
Hope this helps!
James
Charles,
Probably because James is gluing the segments together to create a different grain pattern or segments of different color wood in his turning projects. Seems to be a gpod idea to hve those segments glued really good for both strength and no gaps/lines between the segments.
As a experiment to test out a Wixey angle gauge I ripped some pine with 22.5degree bevels to make an eight sided column. I then turned it round on the lathe. I was really impressed with how well it jointed together. But I digressed from the original question.
Regards,
Dwight
Probably because James is gluing the segments together to create a different grain pattern or segments of different color wood in his turning projects. Seems to be a gpod idea to hve those segments glued really good for both strength and no gaps/lines between the segments.
As a experiment to test out a Wixey angle gauge I ripped some pine with 22.5degree bevels to make an eight sided column. I then turned it round on the lathe. I was really impressed with how well it jointed together. But I digressed from the original question.
Regards,
Dwight
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james.miller
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I like my 5000 and wouldn't want to be without it.
I have cross cut plywood up to 15" wide using mine and could possibly go a little wider. Due to where I store mine I have to remove the fence when stored, most of my cuts are in shorter pieces so I bought the shorter fence to keep on it most of the time. The fences changes quickly so when I need the long fence I can change it.
I have cross cut plywood up to 15" wide using mine and could possibly go a little wider. Due to where I store mine I have to remove the fence when stored, most of my cuts are in shorter pieces so I bought the shorter fence to keep on it most of the time. The fences changes quickly so when I need the long fence I can change it.
Jim in Tucson