I can only select "0-45 Right" bevel range if I put it in "Max Range" first, then tilt it to the right slightly, then set the range. Is this normal?
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Don't know, haven't tried this yet. You might check to see what the manual says.
2263897
Yes, there is a problem. My husband says this product is junk! He tried everything, even calling the company, and could not get the angle settings to work. Ended up spending $300 for a good one from a major tool company. Sorry, we got taken also.
960178
I'm having difficulty recalling as I use mine only at 0 deg. --- but it seems as if the choices were indeed only 0 and 90. EDIT: based upon consensus, I'm guessing that my previous comment is not correct!
433495
It is self leveling to a certain degree. You can't have it at laying at a 45 degree angle and expect it to self level, but if you get it close, it will self level.
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No, well at least the one I bought awhile back does not. There is no "hold" button. I suppose if I was in your situation and only had this I would put it on the object your measuring, hit the zero button while keeping it steady. Then take it to my sliding t-bevel gauge and adjust it until the wixey angle gauge read zero again (keeping the base of the sliding bevel gauge on a flat reference surface). Then zero it off on the base of the bevel gauge and then put the wixey back on the gauge and read what angle that was. wow. That seems like a lot to do, I think your on to something with the "hold" button. No, well at least the one I bought awhile back does not. There is no "hold" button. I suppose if I was in your situation and only had this I would put it on the object your measuring, hit the zero button while keeping it steady. Then take it to my sliding t-bevel gauge and adjust it until the wixey angle gauge read zero again (keeping the base of the sliding bevel gauge on a flat reference surface). Then zero it off on the base of the bevel gauge and then put the wixey back on the gauge and read what angle that was. wow. That seems like a lot to do, I think your on to something... » Read More No, well at least the one I bought awhile back does not. There is no "hold" button. I suppose if I was in your situation and only had this I would put it on the object your measuring, hit the zero button while keeping it steady. Then take it to my sliding t-bevel gauge and adjust it until the wixey angle gauge read zero again (keeping the base of the sliding bevel gauge on a flat reference surface). Then zero it off on the base of the bevel gauge and then put the wixey back on the gauge and read what angle that was. wow. That seems like a lot to do, I think your on to something with the "hold" button. « Show Less
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If you mean a beveled cut, the answer is no, unless you have a very narrow tile and then set that tile on base with a 45-degree slope, and that would take an uncommon expertise. But if you mean 45-degrees with respect to an edge of the tile, then the answer is yes, and for that matter any number of degrees. However, it would be best if you made a simple jig of plywood or some such to keep the tile from turning while scoring it. Lastly, you are limited (for 45-degree scoring) by the diagonal of the tile, which means a maximum of a 14-inch side (though longer if you are just cutting a small piece. Hence you could cut a diagonal from a 16 inch or an 18 inch tile if the length of the cut is less than the maximum diagonal of the tile. Mathematically, multiply the length of the intended cut by 1.4 If the product is less than 20, it's a go. Stoney
810251
There is a different slot for each angle. You manually insert in proper slot. Have not tried to change angle from 20 to 15 degrees but manual says it can be done
726195
I used the "+" and "-" buttons and stop at whatever level I want. It doesn't always stay at exactly the level I set but within about five degrees of where I set it.
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The SETTING should stay the same. I'm checking...In the Aperture mode, setting to f/2.8 and rotating the zoom full out and back, the F/2.8 stays the same on the screen. On my Nikon D7000 the only way to control the ap...unless I've missed something, is in the A mode. Changing the mode dial displays a different ap biased on other factors. Even then, rotating the zoom does not change the displayed ap setting. Ie if rotating the mode from A mode where you have set the ap to say f3, to M or S, the ap may stay or move to another value if needed. At this point, whatever the value is displayed, rotating the zoom out or in does not change the f value. The SETTING should stay the same. I'm checking...In the Aperture mode, setting to f/2.8 and rotating the zoom full out and back, the F/2.8 stays the same on the screen. On my Nikon D7000 the only way to control the ap...unless I've missed something, is in the A mode. Changing the mode dial displays a different ap biased on other factors. Even then, rotating the zoom does not change the displayed ap setting. Ie if rotating the mode from A mode where you have set the ap to say f3, to M or S, the ap may stay or move to another value if needed. At this point, whatever the value is displayed,... » Read More The SETTING should stay the same. I'm checking...In the Aperture mode, setting to f/2.8 and rotating the zoom full out and back, the F/2.8 stays the same on the screen. On my Nikon D7000 the only way to control the ap...unless I've missed something, is in the A mode. Changing the mode dial displays a different ap biased on other factors. Even then, rotating the zoom does not change the displayed ap setting. Ie if rotating the mode from A mode where you have set the ap to say f3, to M or S, the ap may stay or move to another value if needed. At this point, whatever the value is displayed, rotating the zoom out or in does not change the f value. « Show Less
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There's definitely a way to do it; I had the same problem initially. If memory serves, there's a little lever or something that you need to push/pull before you can adjust it. Pretty sure it was detailed in the instructions that came with mine.
426420
There are different holes you use for the bolts to set the height. If you want to have it taller or shorter, you need to unbolt the rods and use the holes you want. You can't set it anywhere in the range, just where the holes are.
1244125
Sorry, but I haven't used the machine in more than two years and just don't remember the settings. I do remember that I tinkered quite a bit, then used a felt-tip to mark the exact settings on the guide plates. Good luck!
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There is a socket head cap screw on the right side of the bevel gauge. It is embedded in the bevel mechanism housing. The tool that comes with the saw has a socket on one end to take the blade on and off and a hex key on the other that fits this socket screw. Loosen the lever on the back of the saw and then adjust this screw in and out to get the blade square. There are also hex head bolts to the left and right of the bevel gauge that determine the extents of the bevel feature. If you can't get the blade all the way to 45 tilting left or right, then adjust these screws.
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The mode button on the side changes from yards to meters. It also selects between three different reticles. "plus point" for small targets, like varmints, "duplex with plus point" and "duplex without plus point" which the last one I doubt you'd use, but who knows?
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I've heard that motionbased.com adjusts the elevation readings now to reflect more accurate elevations. I don't own one yet, but am looking to buying one and have heard this from a few friends who own the 305. This, from what I understand, is the 305's biggest weakness! However, I still want one above any other of its kind...
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I cannot answer "why," as I didn't engineer the product, however the unit does up to 30 degrees per side. This will get you to 60 degrees inclusive which is about as high as I can think of going for any blade. It could be that the older unit listed it's angles as inclusive so, for example, if you were in the 40 degree guide, you were really sharpening to 20 degrees per side. Hope that helps.
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I had a similar problem at first with the 9595, and the manual is useless when it comes to this issue. I followed one cardinal rule of dealing with any sensitive or expensive adjustment mechanism: never apply excessive force. After fiddling around with trying the lock slide in various positions I found that when you tilt the head all the way in one direction (counter-intuitive, eh? I thought at first it should be aligned as straight as possible) the lock slide works effortlessly and effectively. You might want to try it a couple more times if you haven't returned it yet.