I have a dewalt Miter saw. Its sitting on top of my tablesaw ATM. Now
sure what Im supposed to sit it on. I guess I need to build a table for
it and a router table. Ill be doign that when the weather breaks.
Anyway, there are holes for clamps and I have some small wood that Im
supposed to clamp down when I cut. What type of clamps does everyone
use? Do I need to buy dewalt's expensive clamps, or can I make some
with a few parts from the store?
--
Thank you,
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16
Leon wrote:
> "dnoyeB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I have a dewalt Miter saw. Its sitting on top of my tablesaw ATM. Now
>>sure what Im supposed to sit it on. I guess I need to build a table for it
>>and a router table. Ill be doign that when the weather breaks.
>>
>>Anyway, there are holes for clamps and I have some small wood that Im
>>supposed to clamp down when I cut. What type of clamps does everyone use?
>>Do I need to buy dewalt's expensive clamps, or can I make some with a few
>>parts from the store?
>
>
> Typically the clamp that works the best in these miter saws is the one made
> and marketed by the same company.
>
>
Figured as much. Just hate it because the saw seems a respectable price
but the clamps seem damn expensive for some clamps...
--
Thank you,
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Upscale" wrote in message
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>> Probably the same marketing concept as printers. Printers are cheap,
>> toner
>> or cartridges cost almost as much as the printer. Who ever developed that
>> marketing plan is a genius and someone I'd like to hurt.
>
> Gillette?
>
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might have beat Gillette to the consumables market...the money was in the
bullets<G>....Rod
"dnoyeB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> Figured as much. Just hate it because the saw seems a respectable price
> but the clamps seem damn expensive for some clamps...
Probably the same marketing concept as printers. Printers are cheap, toner
or cartridges cost almost as much as the printer. Who ever developed that
marketing plan is a genius and someone I'd like to hurt.
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
> You think those prices are bad, price the Makita clamps. I was lucky to
> find them (actually someone here found me the good price) for about $55.
I think the most ridiculous price for an ad on would be the Beismeyer
splitter.
Phisherman wrote:
> On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:37:22 -0500, dnoyeB <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have a dewalt Miter saw. Its sitting on top of my tablesaw ATM. Now
>>sure what Im supposed to sit it on. I guess I need to build a table for
>>it and a router table. Ill be doign that when the weather breaks.
>>
>>Anyway, there are holes for clamps and I have some small wood that Im
>>supposed to clamp down when I cut. What type of clamps does everyone
>>use? Do I need to buy dewalt's expensive clamps, or can I make some
>>with a few parts from the store?
>
>
>
> The holes hold clamps and crown stops. I too noticed that these parts
> are way overpriced. I rarely use clamps on my miter saw, I just hold
> the piece firmly against the fence with one hand. For crown stops I
> use scrap wooden blocks secured with carpet tape (why pay $40?).
I agree totally. I want the clamps but I'm having a hard time buying
them. The crown clamps is just insulting. A few strips of metal for
that much is sad. it brings down the respectability of the company.
I think they have their price point wrong. They could probably sell a
lot more for ~$15 and im sure they only cost ~$2 to make if that.
--
Thank you,
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16
dnoyeB wrote:
> Leon wrote:
>
>> "dnoyeB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> I have a dewalt Miter saw. Its sitting on top of my tablesaw ATM.
>>> Now sure what Im supposed to sit it on. I guess I need to build a
>>> table for it and a router table. Ill be doign that when the weather
>>> breaks.
>>>
>>> Anyway, there are holes for clamps and I have some small wood that Im
>>> supposed to clamp down when I cut. What type of clamps does everyone
>>> use? Do I need to buy dewalt's expensive clamps, or can I make some
>>> with a few parts from the store?
>>
>>
>>
>> Typically the clamp that works the best in these miter saws is the one
>> made and marketed by the same company.
>>
>
> Figured as much. Just hate it because the saw seems a respectable price
> but the clamps seem damn expensive for some clamps...
>
You think those prices are bad, price the Makita clamps. I was lucky to
find them (actually someone here found me the good price) for about $55.
Dave
Overpriced... yes. But they're very nice clamps if you need
'em. Convenient and easy to move out of the way or remove.
Chances are good that you'll only need one of the two available
clamps. It's part of the total cost of the equipment.
dnoyeB wrote:
> I agree totally. I want the clamps but I'm having a hard time buying
> them. The crown clamps is just insulting. A few strips of metal for
> that much is sad. it brings down the respectability of the company.
>
> I think they have their price point wrong. They could probably sell a
> lot more for ~$15 and im sure they only cost ~$2 to make if that.
>
On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:22:38 -0600, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>"Upscale" wrote in message
>
>> Probably the same marketing concept as printers. Printers are cheap, toner
>> or cartridges cost almost as much as the printer. Who ever developed that
>> marketing plan is a genius and someone I'd like to hurt.
>
>Gillette?
They actually MAIL you the tool hoping you'll buy consumables. <G>
On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:37:22 -0500, dnoyeB <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I have a dewalt Miter saw. Its sitting on top of my tablesaw ATM. Now
>sure what Im supposed to sit it on. I guess I need to build a table for
>it and a router table. Ill be doign that when the weather breaks.
>
>Anyway, there are holes for clamps and I have some small wood that Im
>supposed to clamp down when I cut. What type of clamps does everyone
>use? Do I need to buy dewalt's expensive clamps, or can I make some
>with a few parts from the store?
The holes hold clamps and crown stops. I too noticed that these parts
are way overpriced. I rarely use clamps on my miter saw, I just hold
the piece firmly against the fence with one hand. For crown stops I
use scrap wooden blocks secured with carpet tape (why pay $40?).
"dnoyeB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have a dewalt Miter saw. Its sitting on top of my tablesaw ATM. Now
>sure what Im supposed to sit it on. I guess I need to build a table for it
>and a router table. Ill be doign that when the weather breaks.
>
> Anyway, there are holes for clamps and I have some small wood that Im
> supposed to clamp down when I cut. What type of clamps does everyone use?
> Do I need to buy dewalt's expensive clamps, or can I make some with a few
> parts from the store?
Typically the clamp that works the best in these miter saws is the one made
and marketed by the same company.