Framar
WOW Framer
First off, let me say that I have always been afraid of power saws and I have never had to be in the position to have to learn how to cut frames on those bad boys at the shops where I worked in the past. Back then, to my lasting relief, only MEN were allowed to use the saws.
My shop is only 500 square feet. So I have never even owned a saw - no room for length molding! No room for saw!
But lately, after reading about how successful box programs are, I have taken the plunge and bought a hundred feet of plain, unfinished poplar (maybe?) molding from Allegheny. I have bought this 1" square profile in readymades for years - I finish it to suit the job or leave it plain. I have also been known to glue things onto it - it is a great, versatile molding.
I also make teensy frames out of discontinued corner samples and cut down old frames (usually 1" or narrower) to fit new projects.
I finally broke down and bought a brand new miter box and saw from Canadian Tire (after I sawed my old aluminum one in half so many times I could no longer keep it together.)
This new saw glides on roller type holders and it is suspended above the cutting surface so never again will I saw a miter box in half! It is a fine tooth saw and it cuts like BUTTER!
My ONLY problem is measuring. So far I have been cutting all pieces in one direction and then moving the blade to cut to size at the other end. Using a measuring tape to mark the size. The saw has badly designed stops but 16" is the limit (and there are no demarcations).
Now, if all you tool guys and gals will stop laughing - can anyone suggest a measuring/stop system that I could rig up for this saw? It will have to be something I can take apart easily (space problems again, even at home).
I remember when I worked for Kramer, before he bought the huge double-bladed beast - they used a table saw and I know that there was a measuring device of some sort but it eludes me now.
I also need advice on clamps. I thought I had every type of clamp known to mankind but nothing works on this puppy. Hmmm... now that I think of it - it seems to me that the measuring stops acted to hold the molding in place on Kramer's table saw. Is this possible?
I am very resourceful - I can make something out of nothing. I have a whole garage full of "stuff."
So steer me in the right direction on this and I'll be eternally grateful! Thanks!
BTW - I have somewhat gotten over my fear of power saws - I now have a power miter saw out in the garage but I use it mainly for length lumber. The blade is pretty crude (and it has no measuring system either!).
My shop is only 500 square feet. So I have never even owned a saw - no room for length molding! No room for saw!
But lately, after reading about how successful box programs are, I have taken the plunge and bought a hundred feet of plain, unfinished poplar (maybe?) molding from Allegheny. I have bought this 1" square profile in readymades for years - I finish it to suit the job or leave it plain. I have also been known to glue things onto it - it is a great, versatile molding.
I also make teensy frames out of discontinued corner samples and cut down old frames (usually 1" or narrower) to fit new projects.
I finally broke down and bought a brand new miter box and saw from Canadian Tire (after I sawed my old aluminum one in half so many times I could no longer keep it together.)
This new saw glides on roller type holders and it is suspended above the cutting surface so never again will I saw a miter box in half! It is a fine tooth saw and it cuts like BUTTER!
My ONLY problem is measuring. So far I have been cutting all pieces in one direction and then moving the blade to cut to size at the other end. Using a measuring tape to mark the size. The saw has badly designed stops but 16" is the limit (and there are no demarcations).
Now, if all you tool guys and gals will stop laughing - can anyone suggest a measuring/stop system that I could rig up for this saw? It will have to be something I can take apart easily (space problems again, even at home).
I remember when I worked for Kramer, before he bought the huge double-bladed beast - they used a table saw and I know that there was a measuring device of some sort but it eludes me now.
I also need advice on clamps. I thought I had every type of clamp known to mankind but nothing works on this puppy. Hmmm... now that I think of it - it seems to me that the measuring stops acted to hold the molding in place on Kramer's table saw. Is this possible?
I am very resourceful - I can make something out of nothing. I have a whole garage full of "stuff."
So steer me in the right direction on this and I'll be eternally grateful! Thanks!
BTW - I have somewhat gotten over my fear of power saws - I now have a power miter saw out in the garage but I use it mainly for length lumber. The blade is pretty crude (and it has no measuring system either!).