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Rick Granick

Rick Granick

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I was looking up an article in an old trade mag and came across a picture of a Barton model TA-102 Table Miter Saw that had a sliding sled with angle guides and clamps. Looked pretty nice, but alas I could find no current info on the company. That's when I did a Grumble search and found the thread "Farewell Barton". :icon20:

Anyone out there use one? Have any comments on it?
Anyone have one of these they want to let loose of?

Thanks.
:cool: Rick
 
That's the trouble with pursuing old trade magazines, they just fill your heart with lust and desire. :)

John
 
Many loved it but it was costly and slow. Quality was 1st rate.

I still have a barton vise that I use from time to time. It does 4 -6-8 corners per frame perfectly.

I might buy one to day to fill a need.

framer
 
I may not have the answer you're looking for but I build furniture and do framing primarily for my wife/artist. If you're willing to take the time you can make your own slider. Use 3/4" baltic birch for the sled and attach runners made of polyethylene (available from Lee Valley Hardware). The trick is to have your guide for the molding be exactly 90 degrees and in line with your blade. Even if it is slightly off from the blade, if the guide is right on 90, it will always make a perfect, 90 degree corner when clamped. The other important thing is to make an accurate stop block so the pieces for opposite sides are the exact, same length. I also use Destaco (spelling?) clamps to hold the wood down securely. The molding I use is about 3 1/2" wide, biscuit joined, glued, and clamped over night. I've never had one separate. All of this takes time but for me it was well worth it. My time is about the only person I can afford! John
 
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