How do I make this cut safely?

[Alan Bienlein]

Yeah, you can hold it with your hand on the right side while operating the saw with your left hand. Sheesh. (note: your hands don't have to be in a different area code to make a cut safely)

Have you cut it yet as this is what I would have done what Cody said here by 3:26 pm yesterday.

[Alan Lightstone]

I spend way too much time every year watching surgeons attempt to reattach digits, so I skipped on your suggestion. Respectfully. I always choose a different area code for digits / limbs if at all possible. Even with the Sawstop. Just seen too much.

I used the table saw, although with the jig I had, (an Incra) it was lifted in the air, so it took several trial and error attempts to get it right. Wasn't dial in like it was with the SCMS on the longer/safer pieces.

I have one more set to do tonight. I'll likely try one of the other methods.

If I had seen the screwing to another piece of wood suggestion, I would have used that. The turning tape one I feel would likely work, but adjusting the wood to be in the exact right spot would render the tape less sticky, which would have issues (although the turning tape I have is impressively sticky).

[Alan Lightstone]

OK, all the contest entries are in, and the Grand Prize Winner is:

Julie Moriarty.

Congratulations, Julie. Not sure what the prize will be, but...

I tried Turner's Tape. Worked like a charm. A bit fussy to get the piece in just the right position (even with the laser), but it held the small piece of wood like glue. A combination of Turner's Tape and a longer piece of wood could come in handy also.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Finally got the miter done. Whew!!!

[Julie Moriarty]

OK, all the contest entries are in, and the Grand Prize Winner is:

Julie Moriarty.

Congratulations, Julie. Not sure what the prize will be, but...

I tried Turner's Tape. Worked like a charm. A bit fussy to get the piece in just the right position (even with the laser), but it held the small piece of wood like glue. A combination of Turner's Tape and a longer piece of wood could come in handy also.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Finally got the miter done. Whew!!!

If you happen to have a blue-water sailboat lying around, that would be okay. If not a hearty handclasp will do.


Glad to hear it worked out Alan.