Cutting mitres slightly off 45 degrees (LS1013)

[andrewm]

I have a series of architraves to fit to doors that are not at exactly 90 degrees. Hence I am going to have to cut the mitres at an angle which is slightly off 45 degrees.

My LS1013 SCMS will do this but has defined stops at some angles including 45 so if I try to set it to say, 44.5 degrees it jumps to the 45 degree setting. I am impressed at how accurate this 45 degree setting is but for this application it is not what I need. Has anyone come across this problem or found a way around it?

Andrew

 

[Joe]

Would it be impractical to cut a tad over length at 45 degrees with the saw and then trim to length using a plane and shooting board, perhaps using shims to get the correct angle? A bit more time consuming I guess.

 

[WellsWood]

When I need to do this I use a shim between workpiece and fence. Sandpaper works well as you get a bit of grip on the fence into the bargain. Get the adjustment approximate with the thickness - fold as necessary - then fine tune with the distance between the shim and the other contact point with the fence. I use this method on the sliding table on the TS as well when I need to cut a panel very slightly out of square.
(which almost never happens of course )

 

[andrewm]

Would it be impractical to cut a tad over length at 45 degrees with the saw and then trim to length using a plane and shooting board, perhaps using shims to get the correct angle? A bit more time consuming I guess.

That was quick! I was expecting everyone to be watching the Woodwork Fest on Discovery H+L!

However, as to your suggestion that is probably what I would have done except that I don't have a shooting board (I know, I know). However I think it does indirectly give a solution to the problem. I will set the saw to 45 degrees and shim the board to slightly adjust the angle before cutting.

Thanks,

Andrew

edit: I think Mark beat me to it there!

 

[head clansman]

Hi andrewm

the easiest way is cut slightly longer tack the header and one stile into position cut through the mitre with a sharp tenon saw or dovetail saw till mitre is perfect repeat if necessary then repeat the other side ,job done no sandpaper or sharp planes are required

 

[wizer]

when I need to cut a panel very slightly out of square.
(which almost never happens of course )