Spotcheck said:

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The Wood Nerd said:

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Spotcheck said:

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switching left-to-right - two allen key bolts to loosen and retighten - that takes me nearly 30 seconds. I don't see it as an issue, to be honest.

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That's if you're only using the main section. If you're using the extension, you have to remove the screw holding it to the slide bar, reattach it to the other end, and then install the slide bar into the other side.

It also appears you're not using the scales. If you are, you have to re-calibrate it every time you move the fence in any way.

Those two thing make it the major pain I was talking about.

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You are correct on all counts. Didn't think through those points....

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As I said I have a 1000SE and love it. I use it regularly, but it's such a pain to switch sides I only use it for certain things. When I cut frames out to 48" for pictures, table edges, cabinet doors etc., I use my Jointech Smart Miter. I can cut a piece to the proper size with inside/outside/one of each mitered ends without having to move or recalibrate anything once the first cut is made. It is machined from 1/2" Phenolic, and the fence is heavy wall aluminum. It telescopes to 48" with a flip stop and has a hold down clamp. There are other accessories available, but you can make your own such as: a tenoning attachment. It's rather expensive at first glance, but if you buy two Incras, one for each side of the blade, you're about at the same cost. The Incras aren't as heavy walled as the Jointech, and they don't have the same length capability. If I were to have only one miter gauge/sled, it would be the Jointech product.

And.....by the way, I changed all applicable allen bolts to thumbscrews or lever knobs as well. It makes all the difference in the world. The lever knobs were acquired from McMaster Carr.

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