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The saw plate I received did not slide in the guide. I returned it.
However, I found out when I tried to follow the directions, it becomes necessary to remove the plate to change saw blades. Purchased my plate from Rockler. It would have been better if the unit had some provision to clamp the saw to the plate, so it'd be easier to manage. The directions how to attach the plate to your circular saw leave something to be desired - all you get is a crudely drawn diagram on the back of the package. I ended up using metal screws to attach to my circular saw base plate. Even though, it does work wonderfully once you get the saw configured. Just don't think attachments will be effortless.
This is very well finished product. The surface is smooth and measurement markings are clear and easy to read, the channel track are snug for plate to glide. However, I have an issue with the clamping method, which exert pressures from both ends of the work piece, I would prefer something like using C clamps that hold the workpiece from underneath on both ends.
I don't normally write reviews, but the saw plate, and it's sibling, the router plate are really worthless. If you take the plate out of the track (gliding only on a portion of the track) then it will slide, but what good is that since it would be easy to cut crooked, if you didn't keep pressure on the clamp side. The clamp itself works well, but the cheaply made plastic plates will not slide at all on the clamp bar. This could be weather dependent, since my garage is quite cool, but the plates should slide regardless of the temperature. Believe me, using your saw or router directly against the clamp bar will work better than using one of these lousy plates. I paid $63.00 for these two plates (including shipping), and this was one of the worst things I've ever bought.
Very nice product. My father uses this in his workshop on oak plywood. The attachments leveraging the T-rail is a very nice touch. No bend over the entire length of it and the clamp holds tightly when cutting.
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