Re Craig Aument’s article in Fine Homebuilding (master carpenter), I noticed he’s using a a Mak slider to cut tenon shoulders. I didn’t know this was possible. Is that a proprietary feature Mak offers on its sliders? I have the Hitachi 10″ and I see of no such feature. As far as I know, the Hitachi will only cut full depth.
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my dewalt 12 inch slider has an adjustable stop for depth that i have used for cuttind dadoes
its not very accurate, tricky to set right but it does work
caulking is not a piece of trim
I just got a Makita LS1013 and it has a depth adjustment. I haven't tried to use it yet, so I don't know how well it works.
I have the same slider as yours....use the depth stop on occasion. Works fine.
For doing something like tenons, you often have to block the work piece out from the fence to get the desired cut across the piece. (The sawblade radius will cause incomplete depth at the back of the cut if you don't).
Like Notchman and you, I also have the Hitachi 10" slider. And yes, it has an adjustable depth stop.
Located on the right side of the blade, below the motor, there is a bolt with a wingnut on it, that looks like it's doing nothing. Loosen the wingnut, back the bolt out 5 or 6 turns, and all of a sudden, the saw won't bottom out.
It takes some test cuts to get the depth right, but it's amazingly useful if your only tablesaw (like mine) weighs in at well over 300 pounds.
Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.
My Bosch 10" has the feature for limiting depth.
I'll bet yours does too.
Alan
Think I'll just stick to table saw, radial arm, torch........
i have to keep reminding myself that the Hitachi slider is one of the best tools to happen to me. If they ever come out with an easy and effective way to limit depth, I'll upgrade.
thanks for all the responses
why not a big bridgeport type milling machine!______________________________________________
--> measure once / scribble several lines / spend some time figuring out wich scribble / cut the wrong line / get mad
My Milwauhees and Bosch have the depth feature...
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have you guys used it? i hate the thing(on my cheapie bosch 10"), i'd use it in a pinch but it takes forever to set up (maybe im just slow though..) and it is a terrible pain if you forgot a board and need to repeat the same depth______________________________________________
--> measure once / scribble several lines / spend some time figuring out wich scribble / cut the wrong line / get mad
never used it...
I prefer a router and a speed square.. more accurate..
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uh oh, Blue not gonna like mention of speed square. Confession, I use em for this application too.Lignum est bonum.
got more than one and just got a new version that 16" to a side... guess I'll park the 12"..
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WOW!!! What a Ride!
I keep one of the regular size ones in the pouch all the time, use it constantly for squaring off 2x4s, scraping forms, etc. Wouldnt ever try to lay out rafters with it but it has its place. So does the combination square that is also in my pouch all the time. Ditto for the framing squares (metric and standard) and saddle square. Horses for courses.
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