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Bi-Folks,
I have enjoyed trying to work with bifocals. It doesn’t work well. So, I have a set of computer glasses – single focal with stuff in focus from me to the monitor (arm’s length). When I am doing close work (surfing, wiring or whatever), I wear them. It goes much easier.
TB
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I have a DeWalt 12" Compound Miter saw which I use most of the time to cut lumber around my house. I currently don't have a stand for it and have to make do with saw horses and stacked lumber scraps to get a relatively even support for the overhanging lumber. This, clearly, isn't a great setup. I've been thinking about getting a stand. Maybe the DW730. Does anybody have experience with this model, or those by American Design (?), Trosseau (?), etc. Any help would be most appreciated.
*E.G., Ihave a DeWalt DW705 also. I really love this saw. I made a portable stand for mine. It has removable lock in legs, a table that the saw is placed in or removed easily. The stationary left and right fence total 6' in length, but then I went a step further and built two folding extensions that increase the total fence length to 10'. I built the stand 43" high as this puts my work at a distance that I can clearly see with bifocals, and I don't have to bend forward to cut with it all day. I thought about purchasing the stand from DeWalt but have enjoyed building and using my own. I Haven't been on a job where I haven't heard someone make a positive comment about my set up. Stanley tools say they are building their tools with ergonomics, and as I think about it I guess I built my stand with my own ergonomics in mind. Good luck with your choice.
*E. G.I have one of those dewalt stands and love it as much as my dewalt chopsaw. I had built myown it lasted several years. When it came time to replace it this summer I didnt have time to build one. I like the dewalt it is sturdier and a hell of a lot lighter. I have seen a 30 inch extension for it in the magizines but not in stores yet that would be nice to have but not necessiary.Rick Tuk
*Mad Dog, I've got one I made out of 1/4" ply with some ribs of 3/4. It's a long box type with the saw most often in the center of the 8'. Stops can be screwed or tacked to the top for repetitive cuts. There's a drop in the center that will take my old rockwell mitre box. For long lengths i use a roller. It's light and straight and on horses,which hold material, is the ticket for me. old school pencil sharpener on the end gets most of the attention from the tourists. But the real pt. i want to make is the bi-focal thing. I've heard they make 'em now with the bi able to be top and bottom. I'm nearsighted so i still need the middle to see what's going on. I'm gonna try to get them because i can only tilt my head so far back before i fall over. It's a bitch when you take all the talent you've gained over the years, the finest equipment, and then can't see that good joint well. So, if i take the time to go to the eyewear store, I'll get them and let you know how they work, if your interested.
*Hey Calvin, I sure do know what you mean about the bifocal thing. A couple days ago I was installing some oak cabinets that I made up for a customer. I built the two corner base sections seperately so I could get them in the house which meant that I couldn,t mount the drawer slides for the top drawers until after I assembled and installed them. When I went to put the slide brackets in I had to lay on the floor and look up through the upper part of my glasses. I couldn,t see a damn thing except a blurr. Guess it's part of becoming an old fart. I would sure like to know more details on those double bifocals when you get a chance. Thanks . MDM.
*Those are occupational bifocals. There was a thread about glasses a while back. Next glasses I get will be occupational bifocal. Most of the time now, if I need to see something close, I have to remove my glasses (not the safest gameplan).Rich Beckman
*I'd sure like to see the video of calvin "tippin'" over backwards though!
*It's no academy award winner, but it is comical. I spend half the time with my glasses perched on my brow so i can see and like Rich i'm concerned about what's still left of my sight. Gotta go to the eyeplace soon. Luckily i still can see those things we all look for when we go out on the town.So back to the real subject so i don't get chewed on. Make that stand or box so every one thinks you're the coolest s.o.b. to come down the pike. And do it out of what's laying around and you cover two things at once. Slap a bumper sticker or some other crappola on it and you be the man.
*You guys are crack-ups. I have to empathize with you, though. I'm nearsighted also and it annoys the heck out of me not to be able to see clearly. I'll think about the workstand. I'm a DYI homeowner who only has a small number of powertools (circular saw, compound miter, cordless drill), and thus building my own could be a distraction my wife might not be happy with. [read as "I'm methodical = not fast"]
*Bi-Folks,I have enjoyed trying to work with bifocals. It doesn't work well. So, I have a set of computer glasses - single focal with stuff in focus from me to the monitor (arm's length). When I am doing close work (surfing, wiring or whatever), I wear them. It goes much easier.TB
*Tool Bear - that's how I use "reading glasses". Are "computer glasses" different? You ever get to Yelm for that hammer?