angled plate for the carvex Jigsaw

[Paul G]

Also what benefit do you get from this angle base?

If by "this" you mean the new angle base design, about the only thing I'm seeing is the ability to cut the same bevel from either direction without adjusting the base.

 

[wow]

Also what benefit do you get from this angle base?

If by "this" you mean the new angle base design, about the only thing I'm seeing is the ability to cut the same bevel from either direction without adjusting the base.

I see one more benefit, which being able to cut a 90 down to a 45 running 'freehand' along the edge. It's good enough in a lot of applications, but not for a true mitered edge.

 

[Paul G]

Also what benefit do you get from this angle base?

If by "this" you mean the new angle base design, about the only thing I'm seeing is the ability to cut the same bevel from either direction without adjusting the base.

I see one more benefit, which being able to cut a 90 down to a 45 running 'freehand' along the edge. It's good enough in a lot of applications, but not for a true mitered edge.

Have you tried that? If I remember I'll give it a test next time it's out.

 

[jmbfestool]

One of the things I hate about my carvex is the  angle plate.  At first I thought good idea then after  bit decided I don't like it I want the traditional angled base plate

 

[Brent Taylor]

Maybe I am missing something, but all of the scribing work that I have done with any jigsaw, including the Carvex, only half of the base plate was on the work surface. I also realize that for cutting a bevel cut only half of the Carvex angle base is on the work surface, but when I look at the size of the Carvex's base plate, as compared to my old jigsaw it is much larger. I also know that the Mafell angle base  gives full support, but at that price point it should ( in fact it should do the work for you! ). I think with a little practice anyone could master using this unit to do any work and the flexiblity this base offers it can do far more that most on the market. I have a lot of years using tools for a living and know the value of practice and time spent using and working with tool. It takes skill to make these tool do what you want them to do and that is only gotten with time. so spend a little time and learn what is possible, that half the fun. [smile]. B  PS; or buy the Mafell [tongue]

Where the carvex angle plate is a fail for me is when cutting a beveled scribe on a face frame (for odd shaped situations), the plate sits on the off cut side and often there isn't much material there to offer support. Working from the back side isn't an option due to the cabinet body.

If I am understanding what you are doing, scribing a face frame cabinet to fit lets say a wall, you do not have room to cut the stile from the backside because of the case of the cabinet, so yoy must do it from the front of the cabinet, correct? If so you would only have half of the base of the saw on the stile no matter the make of  the saw. IMO a belt sander or a RAS would be a better option, due to the fact that a jigsaw blade would more than likely hit the case if cutting at a steep angle. B

 

[Brent Taylor]

Maybe I am missing something, but all of the scribing work that I have done with any jigsaw, including the Carvex, only half of the base plate was on the work surface. I also realize that for cutting a bevel cut only half of the Carvex angle base is on the work surface, but when I look at the size of the Carvex's base plate, as compared to my old jigsaw it is much larger. I also know that the Mafell angle base  gives full support, but at that price point it should ( in fact it should do the work for you! ). I think with a little practice anyone could master using this unit to do any work and the flexiblity this base offers it can do far more that most on the market. I have a lot of years using tools for a living and know the value of practice and time spent using and working with tool. It takes skill to make these tool do what you want them to do and that is only gotten with time. so spend a little time and learn what is possible, that half the fun. [smile]. B  PS; or buy the Mafell [tongue]

Where the carvex angle plate is a fail for me is when cutting a beveled scribe on a face frame (for odd shaped situations), the plate sits on the off cut side and often there isn't much material there to offer support. Working from the back side isn't an option due to the cabinet body.

Also, what about the case of cutting a circle (or arc) with an angled edge? I want as much support as possible while doing so, and I don't get that from the current base.

If you are thinking of the Bosch ad, I have never needed to do such a cut with a jigsaw. That being siad I have had to cut a circular opening where I needed it to be angled to accept a sphere and many times to  accept sinks, but I used a router with a template and the correct bit to fit the angle needed and on a few occasions I used an angle base router ( Makita )  and a site built circle jig to cut the opening. I might see using the saw to rough cut the opening, but not to cut the finished product. I will have to see if I can do it with my Carvex and a jig, seems like it would be simple to do. If I get some tim in the next few weeks I will give it a try. B