Cutting wood at angles

Linford

Is there such a thing as an adjustable block for cutting wood at angles, similar to a mitre block but one where you can adjust the degree you want to cut the wood?

I am putting spindles on my staircase and it is at an angle of about 39 degrees. If there is such a thing where could I purchase it? I am in Dublin.

cormie

You could just make up your own Mitre block. square up 3 pieces of wood to the shape of a mitre block, use a bevel to draw a 39 degree line from one side to the other, saw it down accurately and then just stick the saw in the track left by your first cut to get the same angle every time.

If you aren't too confident with your cutting abilities for making the initial cut, just make a Mitre block a bit longer so you can try loads of time to cut keep in line with the angles!:cool:

Qwerty?

Would you not consider buying a chop saw, they can be bought very reasonable these days in Argos, Homebase or B&Q.

cormie

A lot of the cheapo ones will only do 90 or 45 degree angles though:(

Cmar-Ireland

Picked a cheap one up in aldi or lidl a few months ago. It can adjust in 1 degree steps. Was only 40 or 50 euro. Check out b&q and similar places for a cheap one.

Linford

Was going to buy a chop saw, but the only ones I could find, cut only at 45 and 90 degrees. I don't particularly want to spend €400+ for a one off project. But I will look further.

Cheers.

byrner88

well if ur cutting the spindels u could cut the first one and then use that for a template for the rest

Linford

byrner88 wrote:

well if ur cutting the spindels u could cut the first one and then use that for a template for the rest

That's what I was planning on doing, but want accuracy (straight cut) every time and a block helps this.

tribesman

Linford wrote:

Was going to buy a chop saw, but the only ones I could find, cut only at 45 and 90 degrees. I don't particularly want to spend €400+ for a one off project. But I will look further.

Cheers.

Are you sure they only cut at 90 & 45 degrees? They usually provide an easy way of locking at these angles but you can also lock at any angle you like by tightening a knob.

I bought one of these (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7106794.htm) in argos and found it great for skirting architrave etc on a self build. To do what you want you probably don't even need the cross-cut capability but it would definitely do what you need.

Mellor

I've sen cheap ones that lock at 30 45 60 and 90. But a thumb screw secures them at any angle.