This chopsaw stop block has worked wonderfully for me. It speeds up my crosscut work significantly, and I never use a tape measure at the saw anymore. A special feature of the stop block is the replaceable insert, which ensures perfect-length cuts. To align the stop, set the hairline pointer (marked on a piece of clear plastic) to zero, slide the insert past the sawblade, tighten everything up and cut off the insert, which zeroes it. Now you can slide the pointer to whatever measurement you need, tighten the stop-block knob and cut with confidence.

Lars Mikkelsen, Santa Margarita, Calif.

Fine Woodworking Magazine, October 1993 No. 102

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