Popular Woodworking 2005-10 № 150, страница 36
Tool Test JessEm Miter Gauge: Worth the Money A high price tag brings high expectations and the JessEm Mite-R-Excel lives up to its price. Thoughtfully engineered and nicely made, the gauge uses a pair of brass pins to lock in angle adjustments in increments. I found this system easy to use, reliable and deadly accu-rate.The gauge can also be used without the pins; a vernier scale allows manual adjustments to 1/10°. All of the other parts were solid, smooth and precise. In use, it slid easily, was well balanced and felt solid without being too heavy. Less obvious features were also well executed. Adjusting the fit of the bar to the slots in the saw table is done from above, taking far less time than expected. The stop and scale on the extruded aluminum fence were easy to adjust and use. The scale can be recalibrated quickly if you move the position of the fence. The fence also extends to 36" giving you enough room to cut a table or a bench leg. Devices with a shorter reach really aren't of much value if you can't use them to make common-sized furniture or cabinet parts. All of the knobs and adjustments worked well, and there was a solid feeling of quality in every part. There was no detectable play in the stop, and the stop is close enough to the fence to allow it to be used with small parts that could slide under the stop in other systems. This gauge stands out from the crowd because there aren't any compromises to be made or quirks to work around. Similar devices I have used have left me wondering if they were worth the price. The JessEm, on the other hand, seems like a bargain. The shortcomings we have seen with similar gauges have been overcome. I could pick this gauge up and use it with confidence. PW — Robert W. Lang For more information, circle #178 on Free Information Card. SPECIFICATIONS JessEm Mite-R-Excel Street price: $220 Length capacity: Extends to 36" Accuracy: (+/-) V100 Performance: ••••• Price range: $$$$ JessEm Tool Company: 866-272-7492 or jessem.com Forrest Blades Serious woodworkers count on American-made Forrest saw blades for smooth, quiet cuts, everytime...without splintering scratching or tearouts. No matter what your application, Forrest blades are simply the best money can buy. That's why discriminating craftsmen prefer them! "[Your blades] cut true, with no vibration. I can say with confidence that Forrest blades are the best." Carl Stude - Burbank, CA Our Most Popular Saw Blades: Woodworker II - This award-winning all-purpose blade is the finest of its type. ChopMaster - Produces perfect miters with smooth edges ...and no bottom splinters. Ask for Forrest blades at a fine dealer or retailer, order online, or call the factory directly. Your satisfaction is guaranteed...or your money back! The First Choice of Serious Woodworkers Since 1946 www.stores.yahoo.com/forrestman 1-800-733-7111 (In NJ, call 973-473-5236) © 2005 Forrest Manufacturing Code PW CIRCLE NO. 122 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. Asborne^ Wood Products, Inc. CIRCLE NO. 177 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
