tight corners with a framesquare saw

[geperry]

Anyone using a framesquare saw having problems with their miters. I bought a used framesquare. At first I cut the mouldings with the rabbit or inside part of the moulding facing towards the center of the saw. The clamp rests along the outer edge of the moulding. When I clamp down the clamp, it tends to push the moulding inward. This causes gaps in my miters when joining. However, when I place the moulding the other way, with the rabbit or inside side of the moulding facing outwards, away from the center of the saw, the clamps hold true, and my miters are tight.... but alas, cutting this way prevents me from using the measurement scale on the saw! Help!

 

[Warren Tucker]

Which saw do you have, the Rabbit or the more expensive (and not as good) saw? If you have the Rabbit saw you may be missing some parts: specifically the wide headed bolts that screw into the fence close to the blade. You should be able to set them so that they push against the lip of the molding you're cutting and prevent it from rotating. You might want to apply less pressure with the clamps; just use enough to hold the molding. During the time I used a Rabbit saw, I really saw very little rotation, mostly in metal frames. Your saw is one of the most accurate and you shouldn't be having trouble with it. Call me at 910 395 2953 if you need any help. I'm certain the fine people at Frame Square will help, too. The're proud of that saw and want it to perform well.

 

[geperry]

No, I do not have the Rabbit version... I have the deluxe mitre saw. Thanks anyway, I'll give the folks at framesquare a call.