All Discussions Tagged 'ACS' - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T20:51:03Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=ACS&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFirst time I really had a need for the ACS miter guide.tag:kregjig.ning.com,2022-05-07:2900167:Topic:10331272022-05-07T04:22:46.617ZAdamhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Adam845
<p>I've been using my Adaptive Cutting System table for a few years now, and it's been really solid. This past week was the first time I ever needed to use the miter guide though.</p>
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<p>I was rebuilding some shelving in a tiny closet and I discovered the walls weren't even close to parallel. To make matters worse, the last three inches of both side walls made a bend inward. After thinking about the problem for a bit, I remembered the miter guide and after a few minutes, I had a jig all…</p>
<p>I've been using my Adaptive Cutting System table for a few years now, and it's been really solid. This past week was the first time I ever needed to use the miter guide though.</p>
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<p>I was rebuilding some shelving in a tiny closet and I discovered the walls weren't even close to parallel. To make matters worse, the last three inches of both side walls made a bend inward. After thinking about the problem for a bit, I remembered the miter guide and after a few minutes, I had a jig all locked up that allowed me to quickly cut all of the crooked trapezoid shaped shelves "perfectly." A few minutes later I had it reconfigured to knock off the back corners to accommodate the bend in the drywall.</p>
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<p>What would have taken me quite a bit of time to build a cardboard template was knocked out in about ten minutes total for all of the shelves. I continue to be extremely happy with the table and all of the flexibility that it brings to my projects.</p> Just Assembled Adaptive Cutting Systemtag:kregjig.ning.com,2019-08-12:2900167:Topic:9879242019-08-12T17:05:30.633ZRobert P Trowerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GigaWatt
<p>I purchased the ACS directly from Kreg 2 weeks ago. This morning I finished the assembly with the exception of installing the measuring tapes. The assembly took me about 4 hours, between reading the manual, watching videos and sipping coffee. I'm sure I could have assembled in less time however I like to take my time and make sure everything is correct.</p>
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<p>I found the system to be very well engineered and constructed. All of the parts fit precisely with no problems. The only…</p>
<p>I purchased the ACS directly from Kreg 2 weeks ago. This morning I finished the assembly with the exception of installing the measuring tapes. The assembly took me about 4 hours, between reading the manual, watching videos and sipping coffee. I'm sure I could have assembled in less time however I like to take my time and make sure everything is correct.</p>
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<p>I found the system to be very well engineered and constructed. All of the parts fit precisely with no problems. The only complaint I have is regarding the brace locks on the legs. The locks were difficult for me to push in when folding the legs, maybe due to my old arthritic hands. By comparison, the locks on the handles used to move the stored table have a black tab you can easily push in to release the lock. It would be nice if Kreg would incorporate those same tabs to the leg locks.</p>
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<p>At this point the only cut I've made was the plunge cut through 3/4" MDF into the table bed. The cut on the MDF was extremely smooth and square.</p>
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<p>I have a lot of other projects going at present and will likely no use the ACS till this winter. I will add to the post when I have time to actually use the system and I feel it will get a lot of use!</p>
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<p>When viewing the pictures, please excuse my cluttered shop. The shop is in my basement and I'm doing some replacements of lights, ceiling fans, etc., and need to take time for a cleanup.</p>