A mitre box sometimes spelled mitre is a tool for cutting wood at predetermined angles, usually 45. Look for a thread to download a pdf file for it from the bad axe toolworks. Anyway, looking forward to finding the time to play with these, and the stanley 150 as well. Feb 07, 2014 nice read on the miter box restoration. While everyone loves the big miter boxes, like the miller falls langdon acme series or stanley 358 as do i, there exists a dearth of information about the utility of the midsize stanley no. My 150s did not show up with a manual instructions, do you have access to a link to the.
All of the manual miter boxes i found cut across the. Saw is designed to easily make precision cuts in wood. The box is made of cast iron 16 wide and weighs in at 46 pounds. Get a miter saw and miter box pair so youre ready to go. You can too by keeping a sharp eye open at antique shows and flea markets.
My 150s did not show up with a manualinstructions, do you have access to a link to the. Buy stanley mitre box in collectable saws and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I was in the market for a mitre box a month ago and of course picked up two just to be safe a stanley 2358 and a miller falls langdon 1285c spent a lot of time trying to do research and even looked at some old stanley catologs. The stanley clamping miter box with saw is designed to easily make precision cuts in wood. I grabbed a piece of cherry scrap and gave it a shot. A bit different than a mitre box, but i have a complete with the ruler, brand new never used and still in the original box stanley marsh 100 mitre machine that is used for making picture frames. Vintage stanley 346a miter box w stanley atkins saw 26x4, mitre. Get the best deals on stanley mitre saw when you shop the largest online selection at. So i went to the stanley website to see what kind of parts they still had. Olson saw 35241 fine kerf saw 35550 42 tpi with aluminum thin slot miter box, slot size. What is the thickness of the blade on the stanley 20526 hand saw.
View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. I dont know why these small boxes intrigue me, but they do. Jun 17, 20 this went pretty well, and with the help of the original manual and parts list, i was able to take it apart, put it back together, and adjust it to perfection. However, the one received was missing the thumbscrew, so i had. Though i dare say i could live without, its a welcome luxury for dependable and repeatable cuts. Stanley mitre box in collectable saws for sale ebay. And this post from doc bailey on stanley 150 boxes. As far as i can figure it, this mitre box dates to the 1920s or so. I know dynamic links tend to shift around on search pages, but currently the very top link on the url below will allow you to download a manual sheet for the stanley 150 miter box. It features simple angle adjustment for most applications and a slipresistant grip for comfort and control. Restoration craftsman ron herman uses the tools from 50 to 100 years ago. Hydraulic power unit 28 pages tools stanley spl31an user manual.
Stanley 20800 mitre box instructions published apr 9, 20 9. Bad axe frame saw and kerfing plane blades, stanley no 50. If you dont need the entire pair, we also offer an individual miter box saw and miter box to fit exactly what you need. I did a gentle restoration i didnt sandblast and repaint the casting on a craftsman 3646, which is very similar to the stanley 150. No light creeping under the trisquare blade when it was checked. These miter boxes are built specifically for that perfect angle. I read his take on the 150 compared to the larger boxes such as the miller falls i was currently looking at and made my mind that i would get the stanley. The miter box has been refurbished and the saw has been hand sharpened. Because manual miter boxes are lightweight, they are difficult to hold still. The stanley mitre boxes family the valley woodworker. Instructions for assembling and adjusting by stanley tools division.
Apr 08, 2015 almost two years ago i finished up an extensive rehab on a old stanley 358 miter box. Stanley manual miter box saw hibid auctions maryland. On the miter box youll see a stanley miniframing square, a handle for square tanged auger bits, a starret 12. You can too by keeping a sharp eye open at antique shows and. Nov 26, 2015 metallic manual mitre boxes are more accurate than the electric miter saw in my experience. Includes original stanley 200 mitre clamping vise and a copy of the clamping vise made by craftsman. Stanley mitre box is ergonomically designed, slipresistant grip for maximum comfort and control. I decided to handle the larger cast iron parts of the miter box differently. For casual doityourselfers who cut miters only occasionally, a manual box and saw is usually a better option than an expensive power miter saw. With a power miter saw, you can take on those large pieces of woodeven fourbyfours and twobyeights with a manual miter box, this is not possib. To create a 60degree angle on the end of the board, i would need to place the board upright in the miter box. Featuring screw holes for fastening and an overhang edge, the stanley 12 in. Why a manual miter saw and box may be right for you.
Please see attachments for instructions on the stanley 20800 mitre box. And chances are, if you arent a nincompoop, your miters will be deadon off the saw with a mitre box. They are especially shaky when cutting hard materials. Though this stanley product was made for boards no taller than 4. View and download stanley 150 quick start manual online. Stanley 20800 contractor grade clamping miter box walmart. Get the best deals on miter box when you shop the largest online selection at. By far this was the biggest tool rehab job ive ever done, but it was well worth it. Feb 05, 2014 it was on his page that i came across the stanley no. However, the one received was missing the thumbscrew, so i had to go buy one. What are the differences between the stanley mitre boxes 358, 2358, a.
Another reason, i suppose, is the fact that you can use them with any good crosscut, you do not require a backsaw. The box comes with a saw that has inductionhardened teeth for a longer cutting life. Surely, part of it is the low prices these can be had for. Durable construction and oversized guides provides blade stability to complete projects big and small with precision.
Stanley hand tools 20800 clamping miter box with saw. Stanley saw storage miter box with saw this stanley saw and miter box combo is, as i can say, exactly the same as the. Hydraulic spike puller 16 pages tools stanley s32 operation and maintenance manual. The miter saw often wants to cut into the miter box as much as the work material limited. Instruction manual for the 2246b, 2358b, and 360b mitre boxes. Miter box enables you to cut precise angles at 45, 90 and 22. This stanley miter box saw will not replace todays electric and the manual real woodmetal rock solid miter box saws of yesteryear, but it is fine for small occasional projects. These mitre boxes were sold by stanley, and disston supplied the saw. Cuts miters on 45degree and 90degree, 2212degree angle and 45degree face angle. Stanley adjustable angle clamping mitre box, 22, 20800. The 2358 and other 2 series boxes were priced higher than the regular boxes. Product title 37240 aluminum thin slot miter box, slot size.
I adore my millers falls mitre box, and ive been bemused by a. Open front mitre box 2 pages tools stanley hp twin 8 user manual. Save stanley 150 miter box to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Stanley mitre box parts stanley tool parts, accessories, and deals. I especially like that you meticulously cataloged the missing parts and showed your. You should see if he wants to post your writeup of the stanley 150 here. A manual miter box with a backsaw can cost as little as onetenth of the cost of a power miter saw.
Starrett rule that is metric on one site and 110ths of an inch on the other. Metallic manual mitre boxes are more accurate than the electric miter saw in my experience. Concerning shipping our biggest concern is getting it to you and safely. Value, as seen in the picturesas described in the title. Stanley manual miter box saw is available on hibid. Oct 27, 2020 are there any top of the line manual miter box cutters out there. Stanley 150 quick start manual pdf download manualslib. We will be honest by listing and taking pics of any flaws. They allow a level of finesse and control that you arent going to get with freehand sawing. Some answers and final touches stanley 358 miter box. It was on his page that i came across the stanley no. Stanley 20600 clamping miter box with saw life and home. In the foreground is a nice pair of starrett loose leg dividers. Both of which have a significantly narrower span between the guide posts for the actual cut.
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