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Details for an old tool
Bjenk Ellefsen
>I am not sure if I have the right name for it but I have seen a picture of what was named a miter jack (?). Are there any details anywhere that could help in building one and also instruct in its use ? It looked extremely useful and I am very interested in knowing more about this.
When was it used and what could we do with it ?
miter jack plans *LINK*
Jack Guzman from Maine
>Here's a link
http://www.cornishworkshop.co.uk/wwmitrejack.html
Re: Details for an old tool
McKay Sleight from Utah
>Bjenk, I have sent you pictures w/measurements of a miter jack used in a recent school that I attended. I have made one w/two other teachers, but have not completed it yet. I hope that the email was not too large.
miter jack *LINK*
Clay C in Miami
>I was sure I had plans for one, but all I can put my electronic hands on at the moment are ones for donkey ears.
If my memory serves, in brief, a miter jack filled in for a donkey ear when cutting a miter on the end of stock that's too long to easily use the donkey ear. I have an old one made by Hammacher & Co. (in the days before he met Schlemmer, I assume).
Below is a link to a thread where someone just built a new one, that might get you to a source ... And, if I find the errant plans, I'll post them here.
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Clay C in Miami
>Jack's link above is to the plans I thought I had (and which I now definitely have!) Thanks, Jack ...
Clay
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Bjenk Ellefsen
>Wow, Thanks guys, its everything I was looking for!
Thanks Alf
Jack Guzman from Maine
>Actually you should thank ALF.Her site is a very useful resource.---Jack
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Alice Frampton, UK
>Thanks should really go to all the other folks out there with useful sites; I merely tried to emulate their excellent (and helpful) lead. But I'm glad it's proving useful; thanks, Jack :~)
Cheers, Alf
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Bjenk Ellefsen
>Jack is right, Alice. I was reading on your Website last night and what a tour!
I must thank you for the wealth of information you are sharing. Your website is incredibly informationnal and interesting. The "shaker" music stand left me in awe at what you achieved from a picture!
Cheers and thanks again!
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Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs
>Alf, this is a good time for me to express appreciation for all the knowledge you share on your web site. I've referenced it many times and sincerely appreciate your generous spirit.
Aww shucks... thanks, chaps
Alice Frampton, UK
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