setter questions?

[paul case]

i have a manual sharpener and would like to aquire a setter. must be inexpensive. used would be ok but i just havent found any of these. does anyone use the linn lumber setter it is the cheapest i have seen new and looks ok to me . any input is appreciated thanks  pc

[bandmiller2]

Paul,a one tooth manual setter is a simple device that could be made easily.Basically its a destaco over center clamp[grainger catalog] and a dial indicator.If you get a good look at one you shouldn't have much trouble making one.where are you located Paul ?. Frank C.

[paul case]

ne ok  i cut a lot of post oak for trailer floors and barn siding and that seems to dull a blade and take the set out pretty quick. i cut 25  1x 12 s  and 22 1x4 s of post oak today. hit 1 nail rite after i sharpened the blade and i sharpened it 2 more times today. tomorow ive got 1  10' walnut log to cut in 1xs and 12 full 2x8s red oak and 2 12'' post oak 10' ',and 1 redoak 40''x8' and ill be caught up and ready to go to my wifes grandparents for turkey day what about you frank?   pc

[bandmiller2]

Paul sounds like you do enough cutting to justify a setter,only problem with the cheap ones is their slow.I made one using the over center clamp and dial indicater I still have it and got fustrated with time it takes to go tooth by tooth.Made a semi automatic dual tooth setter, works well and is quick.Some folks here like the set almost perfect,thats fine,but I've found a couple of thousands of an inch give or take works for me.Frank C.

[york]

Paul,
sounds like your doing a lot of cutting,enough to warrant a real setter-you should look at Cooks "cat claw setter"  rugged and very accurate.....Bert

[Chuck White]

I have the Cat Claw Setter and I feel it's as good as any on the market!

As BM2 stated, a little bit of set variation won't hurt a thing!
Anyone who just has to have the set perfect is taking about 3 times as long to set a band!

[Coalsmoke]

I have Norwood's industrial setter, best $800 spent. I started off with the manual setter but it was taking me 20-25 minutes to do a band. Now I do one in 2 minutes.

[paul case]

thanks for you guys input. i have found a used one i will purchase tomorow. good deal and i will be rite by there. it may be slow like you say but i dont see myself resetting every time i sharpen. although if it works so well i may be looking for a faster one. i will let you know. BTW i didnt get the last 2 orders done . it will have to wait till mon of next week. pc