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Transfer corner angles to this mitersaw's movable fences

Craftsman's 10" MiterMate compound mitersaw eliminates the middleman when it comes to cutting trim. Instead of making several test cuts to get the perfect fit for mating trim pieces, you use the included angle finder to duplicate the corner. Next, you transfer that angle to the saw by pivoting the fences--not the blade--to match. Then you simply cut both pieces on their respective sides for an exact fit. Each fence pivots 45° front and back so you can cut inside and outside corners. They also line up straight as on a standard mitersaw. The saw bevels up to 45° to the left.

Craftsman MiterMate Mitersaw, $250
800-383-4814, craftsman.com

ptsbob1053006 says:

see the video on Sears.com, it shows how it works. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0092122......

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ptsbob1053006 wrote:

see the video on Sears.com, it shows how it works. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921226000P?keyword=21226

3/16/2010 06:47:20 PM Report Abuse

gwfewster wrote:

buy a 12" Makita compound mitre saw and quit buying these tool toys

3/3/2010 08:05:48 AM Report Abuse

OU-STEW wrote:

Just because you see both sides and they pivot the one side ,I believe the premise is that you cut the left side and then you pivot the right side without moving the saw blade . I think the left side slides so you can place enough wood past the cutting edge to cut the right side miter.

1/30/2010 02:40:15 PM Report Abuse

randerson54 wrote:

The only way that this could work without having to reposition work supports is to put the saw itself on a swivel. That way you swivel the saw instead of the work supports. Interesting idea but I'll stick with my "normal" saw.

1/8/2010 09:24:01 AM Report Abuse

gloandsteve wrote:

No wonder Sears is going down the toilet

1/7/2010 07:24:46 AM Report Abuse