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16 Sep. 2012Woodworking hand saw guide,simple bookcases plans,ebay used wood carving tools,make murphy bed desk - For OutdoorsFor a long time, I have wanted to develop a sawing fixture that offered great ergonomics, and high miter box like accuracy. Think of the lower arm of the ‘Mag Guide’ as similar to the wooden body of a sliding bevel.The lower arm of the guide is radiused at the pivot point so it will not interfere with the sawing guide clearances while sawing at any angle setting. The close-up above depicts the rotating tab that helps stabilize and square the guide on the work. As shown, we can set the guide to work from the left or right, and all our magnetic saw guides of this design have this capability. Position the saw appropriately next to the layout line to be sawn, and slide the guide in place.  I also wanted it to be widely capable of handling many sawing situations and allow the use of any saw, so that the right saw for the job could be utilized. It leaves space so nearly any saw can be easily started without damage to the guide, as long as the saw is started square and flat to the work. It can be swiveled out of the way for storage, and can be positioned to aid the guide for either Right or Left Hand set up. Combined with these guides, the East West Bench Hook becomes the Rival of most any Miter Box and with more versatility. The surfaces where the saw is to slide are sanded flat on certified granite to within 0.001-inch flatness to 400 grit, and waxed for smooth glide, and accurate sawing. Once the cut has been established squarely, one can choose to remove the ‘Mag Guide’ and let the kerf become the guide.  So whether you are an old hand with a handsaw, or still developing your muscle memory and skills, this guide can help you handle the tough sawing chores when the tough ones come along. It is set for the angle chosen, and simultaneously stabilizes the saw perpendicular to the work. Other times they are just barely large enough for the project, and every saw cut has to be right on the numbers or the last board could be too short.  |
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