http://youtu.be/UDiSaOJT5Y0
Checkout this super compact tilting miter saw concept that was brought to our attention by our friends at Tools in Action. The prototype is interesting in how it does away with the conventional miter saw base that you might be familiar with.
Perched on 4 outstretched legs, the saw can adjust itself to support lumber while one end remains on the floor. This negates the need for a conventional miter saw stand setup.
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This is definitely an interesting concept, and I wonder what the final product would look like if a manufacturer picked it up for further development.
The only problem I can see is how using the saw while its on the ground requires crouching or bending over, neither of which are comfortable positions. Telescoping legs might make short work of that issue without adding a terrible amount of weight to the whole package.
What do you think? Does this saw have a future?
Update: Check out the comments below for the inventor’s more detailed explanation of the saw’s intended usage, and a thoughtful concern by Jeff.
jeff_williams
What would happen if he was cutting a long board in half? There isn’t any outfeed support and when a major portion of the board was cut, gravity would pull the board to the right of the cut to the ground and splinter the wood.
Tim
Hey ToolGuyd,
I wanted to thank you for helping a small time inventor get the word out. It really is appreciated. I also wanted to quickly describe what this tool was designed for. It was designed to be a “Go To” miter saw, a compact and portable version of the stationary cut off station set up in the garage, downstairs, outside, etc… Below are a few scenerios where I believe this tool would be benifical in the field.
1. For remodel or general contractors, this would be a great punch list saw. Where you could easily run it around the house, knocking out those remaining odds and ends and collect that paycheck.
2. On small jobs, where a stationary cut off station would just get in the way or isn’t worth the time. This would be the perfect miter saw to throw in the back of the truck.
3. On larger remodel jobs, where as opposed to production framing cut off lengths are anything but standard, this saw would reduce many of those time consuming trips back and forth to the stationary cut off station.
4. For fencing contractors or anyone doing a fence, the horizontal 2x material could be scattered between the posts and knocked out in place with this saw. This also applies when adjusting the fence boards to follow the terrain. Having a portable cut off station that could follow them as they work would be a huge time saver. A cordless version (36V so we can do some real work) would be really nice in this situation.
5. For exterior siding or trim contractors, where setting up a conveniently located stationary cut off station can be difficult and moving it around even more so. This saw could easily follow them around the house.
6. #5 applies even more so to decking contractors, since the length and width of the material they deal with requires a very large and heavy miter saw stand. At 1/10th the size, the capacity of this saw is really only limited by the area around it and could handle a 40 footer if need be.
7. For flooring contractors, this saw could easily follow them up the cut side of the room. where again, a cordless version would really increase their efficiency.
8. For trim contractors working inside, having a independent portable cut off station that could be at their side and move with them as they go from one window or door to the next would benefit these contractors as well.
9. for the DIY user, this would be the perfect miter saw to knock out those small jobs without having to carry around and store a large miter saw stand.
Thanks again…
Tim
That is a good point Jeff, when dealing with 2x or framing material this would not be an issue. However, when cutting long fragile trim stock in half this would not be the ideal tool to use.