I've got a couple of pdf scans from old Stanley catalogs that explain how to
adjust the miter boxes and include an exploded view and parts list.   I'll
email copies to anyone who may be interested.  Ping me offline.

Ken in TN

On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 2:11 AM, scott grandstaff wrote:

>  the 28" I have
>
>> now is fine.
>>>
>>
>  Oh pick pick, I was talking ballpark. :) heehehhe
> The full sized saw is what I meant.
>
>
>
>>>  FWIW. I do have short arms... And I'm mostly interested in furniture &
>> other smaller scale stuff.
>>
>
>  It not the overall size of the miterbox you care about.
> Its the weight and stability of the hardware/linkages.
> The big ones have big stable parts, even if your work is small.
>
>
>>   Are there any component parts particularly prone to damage or loss,
>
>> and impossibly difficult to replace?
>> Anything for which to watch out? ;-)
>>
>
>  This is a good question. You want all the parts present and functional. Or
> at least able to be made functional (what's perfect, I ask you??) Little
> cleaning/tweaking and lube?? Wax??
>
>  Who has a Stanley or other big box exploded drawing??
>
>  yours Scott
>
>
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