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anyone used this guide is it worth looking at?
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Not sure it's the same one I have. I picked mine up a while back (I think the summer) when Lowe's was clearing them out. Paid something like $5 -$10. I use it on a regular basis. It lets me use my circular saw and router and get a straight cut. I also use it as a straight edge. Have NOT used both piece together to cut over 48", so I don't know how well they lineup.Ric
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I'm too lazy to look it up to see if it's the same, but I have the 2 48" pieces that join together to form 96". I don't use it, it's sort of a pain to set up. I used it once at 96" and it bowed in the middle with slight pressure against it, even with having it clamped. IMO these really aren't worth the money--a good straight board is better and cheaper.
I would like to have the clamping edge guides, which would be much more useful with no clamps to get in the way.JoeComment
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I have one that was purchased in a deal for my company where I had to use quite a number of 4'x8" sheets. Attached it is very flimsy but if careful you will get by on a pinch. I re-enforced the connection at 48" adjoining the other 48".
I wouldn't purchase another for the long sheets. The good news I generally work with solid wood and rarely use ply or MDF. I do have and reccomend the TRU-GRIPs on various lengths. They work great and not overly priced..
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How much you gonna use it?
First option, Sawboards, otherwise
They are ok for occasional use, but for more use I agree on Truegrips. For more use then that (or portable shop), I prefer my Eurekazone (some prefer Festool).
If your not sure, I would say save up for the Truegrips. Better deal long term.She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.Comment
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I've got one, it's ok, as stated above, too flimsy when joined together, but I've used it for accurate rips on 8' sheet goods by putting a piece of carpet seam tape right under the joint to stick it to the workpiece.
For shorter stuff, a sawboard is much better.Comment
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Same as most above. I got it for cheap; I use it for 8' cuts only if accuracy is not crucial. I'd rather use an eight foot 2-sided sawboard."Success is gettin' what you want; Happiness is wantin' what you get." - Brother Dave Gardner (1926-1983)Comment
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