A GEM needed new boards

[steven c newman]

Awhile back,picked up a GEM Mitrebox and a backsaw for..$10 The mitrebox is the kind that folds up when put back in a tool chest. Unfold it, clamp it to a bench of some sort, or use the holes to screw it down.
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There are guides for 90 and two for 45 degree cuts. I used the 90 one to cut a couple new leaves for this folder. Since the old ones were about halfway cut through, might be time for some new ones. Cut two Pine ones to length, rounded over one edge. Drilled the holes to clamp the box to a bench. Needed some pilot holes for the mounting screws
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Then a test fit
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One side pivoted without a problem. The other side took a bit of fine tuning with a block plane. Strip of sanding belt to smooth things rounded. BLO is at one coat, for now
unfolded mitrebox.jpg
And...it even folds up!
folded mitre box.jpg
Saw looks at home, too
backsaw.jpg
But, I need to transfer some "art work"?
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This is the old leaf, note the saw cuts. There is a "ruler" and a GEM logo on the edge. Ideas? or just stow the old ones away?

[Jim Matthews]

Love your stuff, Steven.

You've always got practical ideas I can steal * ahem * 'borrow'.

[Jim Koepke]

Can you use an old yard stick to get the measuring back on the side?

Used to be a lot of furniture dealers had those as giveaways in their stores.

As for the gem logo, you could cut that off and glue it onto the new pieces along with the yard stick.

jtk