The most impressive part of this video is that you actually remembered where you put the washer after you originally removed and replaced it with the laser.
I mean yeah, for the same price as the Default.... I mean Dewalt, that has a shadow line, I've got one, they need to get with the program. I bet they'll do it in the future and charge another $100..!!
I have this exact saw which has sat in its box for a year as I build out my shop. Finally doing the mitre saw station, great timing to find this vid! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
Great improvement! I installed on my 12 inch Bosch also. Recently, I’ve started to do more metal working.. I have a nice Evolution metal cutting 15 inch chopsaw. I’m going to add a shadow line to that also..
I was thinking of adding the strip lights just as you had mentioned you tried. Your solution is perfect, and these lights are bright, as I already have them on the bandsaw and drill press. Thanks again for your helpful videos.
This is the first of your videos I've seen and when you started attaching the light to the saw you had me in stitches. Definitely entertaining but also a great suggestion!
After two months of waiting for parts to arrive and a bit of procrastination, I finally got around to installing my own light to my mitre saw. Thanks Drew for your inspiration 🙂
"Alabama Chrome" that killed me! As far as the video this is an awesome hack for the miter saw! Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. God bless you and your family.
Great video! The part of the video that taught about accounting for your blade with cut accuracy is a lesson that needs to be taught to new wood workers more often. My mind blew when I first learned it.
You make great videos! I love the addition of your humor! This was a great idea! I followed your video to the T. Except for cutting the too close to the switch body which required some soldering to connect, everything went smooth as silk. It's impressive just how accurate that shadow line is! Thanks!
new sub here. brilliant simplicity. love it. as a tool and die maker of several years that dabbles in wood working i some times drive my self crazy trying to apply to tight of tolerance with wood working tools. eye's going bad don't help. will be giving this a try on my miter saw and maybe other applications. thanks👍👍
Drew, I see a lot of use for this, but I'm like you... I've been using the 'cold cut?' method throughout the fifty-year life span of my 9" Rockwell miter saw. If I ever get one of those fancy, high $$$ saws - like my nephews Festool - I'll consider this option. You knocked this one out of the park; and your wit is a humerus added bonus!
Nice video as always Drew. Just for your viewers information, I have the Makita LS 1019 L and the fit of the shroud is too tight for such a light. The Makita does come with a side mount laser which does a fair job. However, I don’t depend on lasers. The shadow light idea, I think, was done first by DeWALT, and it is a great concept. I’d like to see all miter saws come with a shadow light. Personally, I prefer a well calibrated measurement system with a good cut off stop. Occasionally though, the “live cut to the line and fit” method is needed to sneak up on a cut. Glad you showed that.
Interesting to see how Bosch changed the blade guard with that cast in place piece. I did the same mod to my Bosch a few years back with the same sewing light for a video. Glad someone figured out a way to get It into the next version of the saw!
I have the exact same saw and I find it very accurate & square at all times. Love it. I too am going to try your shadow line hack, I think it's brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to share it. Your dusk extraction really interests me too, that is the only complain I have with that saw, a real dust maker.
Nice video and love the mod. I did something like this on my saw (same saw as yours), but put a tiny 12V power supply inside the handle (there is lots of space in there, and access to the mains AC) and used a momentary switch to power the LED when the saw's safety slide is engaged to the right. It seems like it might be a hassle, but you only get a good shadow line when you bring the blade down anyway, so it really doesn't add any burden and then you never accidentally leave it on and you don't have to plug in 2 different things.
After watching this video like 3 times I went to see about how I can add a shadow light and you are right ridgid sliding saw has it. I have been missing out all these years. And 💯 dead on! What else have I been missing
I have a DeWalt saw that has a kit to add this mod. I added it shortly after getting the saw and I agree, it makes it much easier to see where the blade will cut. Another advantage of the LED light is that, when you change blades, it does not need to be re-adjusted to conform to a different thickness blade. It is "self-conforming". Looking forward to your next build as you put your new modification to work.
Drew… I like it!!! Cold starts vary with each blade. Every time I change one, I have to make a bunch of cuts to find out how much kerf the wobble/vibration will consume. Sneaky cuts are good as long as you don’t need to use the off cut. They require a trim cut to clean up the start end. I like the idea of using a shadow instead of a light to demarcate the cutting area… Clever thinking bud!
Perfect timing, Drew. I have the exact same saw, and my one disappointment is the lack of a shadow line. Adding one has been on my to-do list since I bought it, and now you've shown me exactly how to do it. No excuses! Thanks, man.
@@paulvolkmann2979 I didn't want to drill into my saw incase I ever want to resell it. Plus, I didn't want it hooked up to the saw switch because I did all my "cold setting" before I pull the trigger to turn on the saw.
My old miter saw just died and I got a newer one and it actually came with the shadow line light. I was shocked at first and it took some getting used to as I was used to the laser of my old saw. This is great that you can let people diy their own addon to their existing saws.
@@lincolndotson3613 A Ryobi 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw, I've had good luck with Ryobi's. Used my last one hard the past five years to do all sorts of projects. Built my loft with it. It was an older model and had the laser. The new one has the blade shadow.
I did this a while back to my Delta saw before they came out with the 2nd gen that had it built in. I scavenged one of those free Harbor Freight LED lights and put a switch on it. The whole thing ran on batteries so no electrical cord needed though my next step was to wire it into the power from the saw itself so I still didn't need a separate outlet. Shadow line is great!
Great mod, Drew! I love the same type blade light on my Dewalt DW780 (added an aftermarket light kit to my 779 and made it a 780). Saved some $$ buying the DW779 and adding the light kit to make it identical to the 780.
Thanks so much for this!! I just bought this saw and was so unhappy that it had only the laser. This is one of the only two drawbacks of this saw that I expect to experience (the other being dust collection), but I am glad that you've solved this one! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I am a finish carpenter by trade woodworker as a hobby. It blows my mind how many wood workers disregard the accuracy of a good miter saw. Key words being good. The bosch style saw you are using is widely considered unusable amongst finish carpenters. There is way to much play in the system (you can see it in the zero clearance fence in the video) but a good saw (in my case dewalt) dialed in with some stop blocks can be one of the most accurate tools on the shop. All of that being said the shadow line is something I can no longer live without on a saw. Excellent upgrade
I highly recommend these lights! While my Hercules comes with the shadow line light, I use these sewing lights on my band saw and on my drill press. They are awesome!
I love how fate seems to work. The laser on my miter saw died yesterday and I was looking for a way to fix/replace it when your video came into my feed!
I got a DeWalt 10" That I got for construction work. It came with a shadowline, and I never knew that wasn't standard. So that's something I learned today, thanks for that! This will make it another thing to look for when I want to upgrade my little 10" to a proper 12"
Perfect timing, I had just installed one of those laser washers on my saw and wasn't impressed. I also have the 12" Bosch saw so your idea should work great for me as well - I just ordered the lights. Thanks for the Video!
OMG, BRILLIANT! The set up process seems tedious and difficult, but it's not really. BTW, you crack me up. "Alabama chrome" ... never heard that one, but from now on ... I'm doing this with my saw.
Really excited about this. I have the same saw. Immediately ordered the lights. Yesterday they came in, went down and my version has a solid plastic block where you have that open slot the light fit into. Rats!
Well to be as honest as I can to compare your miter saw with my miter saw … I’m using my intubating light wand with my Stanley Clamping Miter Box and it works as well as you can imagine (+ duct tape) and probably quicker than your way. 😤😠 so there! Although I didn’t realize it I did take an awareness of using a light for my screws, thanks! 😁
I appreciate this video. I ordered a similar light (I think the same one, different brand) and installed it. It works pretty good in the garage, but my garage is pretty bright so it's faint. The only thing I did differently was drill a hole so I could run the wires out the back to keep it a little cleaner. And that I used hot glue to pin the wires across the saw, so we will see if that holds up. Thanks again for the idea and video.
As much as I wanted the Bosch, I opted for the Delta Cruizer 12" axial glide saw for this very reason. I love the shadow line! I am happy to see it can be retrofitted to such a good saw as well.
Hey Drew, I have the exact saw that you have and will be adding this light. Thanks for all the great ideas you continue to share with us. Love your videos!
Great and hilarious vid, as usual. Thanks to you the lights are sold out. My Makita miter saw is not as generous in space to fit this light (or even the centrifugal laser), but will search for one that does. However, will order a set when available for other spots around the shop. Thanks.
you must have seen my post about this a few years ago. as I did the exact same thing to my bosch 12 glide saw.. except I wired mine into the handle and berried a small on off switch into the top of the handle. Oh and that space in the blade cover is there because the EUROPEAN version of this saw has a LIGHT there for shadow line. Not sure why we dont get that in the US. I ran my light much neater than you did. Mine ran the other direction and had the wires exits through the back of the blade guard cover on the inside near the handle. My light mod used the power from the saw in the handle to power the light.
Is there any reason you could not reverse the light? Drill a small hole at the top of the pocket that the light fits in and run the wire out the top. That way your wire has less exposure and doesn’t have to be sticking out of the bottom of the saw. The only downside is it would minimize you “Chrome” accent strips.
@@FishersShop I'd make sure the power cord is protected. If those wire jackets ever tear, the guard or other metal parts could become energized. I would recommend, at a minimum, adding a few layers of heat shrink to help protect those wires. You could also use crimp on connectors instead of wire nuts so you can heat sink the whole thing as one cable. Also buy your self a pair of wire strippers, a cheap pair is $5, and a good one is about $20.
@@notme232 if you are talking about the wires coming out of the LED head and to the switch, those wires are running low voltage DC. Which is not particularly dangerous. On the other hand, if the blade catches a wire somehow, who knows what that wire could physically do at high speed?
@@jimweisgram9185 I had considered that it was DC, but with out knowing for sure if the dc converter is happening in the switch (witch is more likely) or in the led head, I figured leave it be. Either way protecting the cables is a good idea for longevity.
The most impressive part of this video is that you actually remembered where you put the washer after you originally removed and replaced it with the laser.
Haha, I stuffed it into the laser packaging and had it in the cabinet below. I figured one day I might need it again.
Placing it in a spot you won't lose it is usually the best way to never find it again... 😂
That's exactly what I was about to comment! 😂
You took the words out of my mouth.
This is exactly what would happen to me and would be delayed finishing until I was able to order a new washer😂😂😂😂
Shadow line should have been standard on every saw many years ago. I fully support this act of rebellion against Bosch’s incorrect choices. Well done!
Hehe, thanks!
I mean yeah, for the same price as the Default.... I mean Dewalt, that has a shadow line, I've got one, they need to get with the program. I bet they'll do it in the future and charge another $100..!!
Your neighbor is so generous for giving you a lot of their stuff without complaints
Should move closer to him...
As an Alabamamian through and through……I commend you sir for choosing the highest quality chrome for your daily needs!
Hahaha!
I have this exact saw which has sat in its box for a year as I build out my shop. Finally doing the mitre saw station, great timing to find this vid! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
Glad I could help!
Some great information but the best part of the video is your dry humor. I love it. Thanks.
Thanks 👍
Thank you for this video. I figured it would take a much brighter light for this. This is just what the Bosch miter saw needs.
Glad it was helpful!
Alabama Chrome has officially found it's way into my vocabulary.
Hah
I have those lights on every machine in the shop. Really helps old eyes.
Sure does
That's awesome......it would really be a helpful addition to the miter saw! Of course, I always enjoy your sense of humor too!!!
Thanks 👍
Great improvement! I installed on my 12 inch Bosch also. Recently, I’ve started to do more metal working.. I have a nice Evolution metal cutting 15 inch chopsaw. I’m going to add a shadow line to that also..
Nice! I think it makes a big difference.
You just inspired me to do this to my Evolution
GREAT project Drew, your neighbor got off easy on this one! !! !!!
Another genius idea from the Fisher Shop Think-tank. Outstanding effort with perfect execution. You never disappoint.
Thanks, Clyde
Great upgrade and explanation of why you wanted this feature over the laser. As always, well done man!
Thanks!
I was thinking of adding the strip lights just as you had mentioned you tried. Your solution is perfect, and these lights are bright, as I already have them on the bandsaw and drill press. Thanks again for your helpful videos.
Glad it was helpful
This is the first of your videos I've seen and when you started attaching the light to the saw you had me in stitches. Definitely entertaining but also a great suggestion!
Thanks! :)
Great idea. And I love how it creates mood lighting in the shop.
Now you can re-use the laser for your pet sharks.
Frickin' laser beams!
After two months of waiting for parts to arrive and a bit of procrastination, I finally got around to installing my own light to my mitre saw. Thanks Drew for your inspiration 🙂
Awesome! Hope you like it
I was thinking to myself, Drew never really gets behind his projects, then you go and show you actually do.
Thanks for posting! That's a cool mod. Quoting Uriah Heep from 1971..."Don't be afraid, just look at yourself."
I LOVE Uriah Heep!!
"Alabama Chrome" that killed me! As far as the video this is an awesome hack for the miter saw! Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. God bless you and your family.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
Great video! The part of the video that taught about accounting for your blade with cut accuracy is a lesson that needs to be taught to new wood workers more often. My mind blew when I first learned it.
Absolutely!
As an Alabamian, I approve of your use of the Alabama Chrome! Neat idea, I may try this as well.
Go for it!
The miter saw I bought, (Bauer 10") came with a shadow line feature built in. It makes accurate cuts very easy.
Is this the Bauer saw from Harbor Freight? How is it overall in terms of accuracy and build quality? TIA
I have a Ryobi miter saw with a shadow line. It makes very accurate cuts.
@@darrenfetty6880 same here, it definitely helps setting but I find it just abit better than a laser line
Great humour😂 love thy neighbour. Been looking for this video.... thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing. This has been a growing frustration and as you pointed out lazers have their drawbacks. Definitely goi g to try this out.
Glad it was helpful!
You make great videos! I love the addition of your humor! This was a great idea! I followed your video to the T. Except for cutting the too close to the switch body which required some soldering to connect, everything went smooth as silk. It's impressive just how accurate that shadow line is! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job on the miter saw light Drew! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖😎👍JP
You bet. Thanks for watching
@@FishersShop 😎
new sub here. brilliant simplicity. love it.
as a tool and die maker of several years that dabbles in wood working i some times drive my self crazy trying to apply to tight of tolerance with wood working tools. eye's going bad don't help. will be giving this a try on my miter saw and maybe other applications.
thanks👍👍
Thanks! And welcome to the channel
"That is exactly what I was looking for." Something I say every time I visit an all-you-can-eat buffet.😁
:)
Hey Drew - thanks for being such a nice guy in person! My wife and I ran into you at the IWF in Atlanta last week. Keep up the good work.
Thanks man! The pleasure is mine
@@FishersShop I'm going to do this exact same thing as I've got the exact same saw. Any advise on the gauge of wire you used to extend it?
@@Woodworkerdad doesn’t matter. It’s so low voltage anything will do.
"Hot sneaking" is my new favorite phrase. I'm going to work on incorporating it into daily conversation!
Yes!
Drew, I see a lot of use for this, but I'm like you... I've been using the 'cold cut?' method throughout the fifty-year life span of my 9" Rockwell miter saw. If I ever get one of those fancy, high $$$ saws - like my nephews Festool - I'll consider this option. You knocked this one out of the park; and your wit is a humerus added bonus!
Thanks, Carl! Sure, stick with what's working for you. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?
Did this on my Makita ls1019 using a board mounted cree super bright LED. was SUCH a game changer.
runs of an LI-ION pack. SO MUCH BETTER than a laser
This is the first RUclips video I've seen of yours. What a great tip! I was just wondering how I could improve my miter accuracy. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Very well done and I love your dry sense of humor. A new subscriber here because of that.
Awesome, thank you!
Nice video as always Drew. Just for your viewers information, I have the Makita LS 1019 L and the fit of the shroud is too tight for such a light. The Makita does come with a side mount laser which does a fair job. However, I don’t depend on lasers. The shadow light idea, I think, was done first by DeWALT, and it is a great concept. I’d like to see all miter saws come with a shadow light. Personally, I prefer a well calibrated measurement system with a good cut off stop. Occasionally though, the “live cut to the line and fit” method is needed to sneak up on a cut. Glad you showed that.
Thanks for watching, Steven
Interesting to see how Bosch changed the blade guard with that cast in place piece. I did the same mod to my Bosch a few years back with the same sewing light for a video. Glad someone figured out a way to get It into the next version of the saw!
Right on! I new I wasn't the first to do this but nevertheless, I was thrilled with how well it worked out.
@@FishersShop once you have that shadow line you can’t go back!
@@MakeEverything Yeah for sure! I'm loving it. I reinforced it a bit more with screws though. I started to get paranoid that it would come loose.
I have the exact same saw and I find it very accurate & square at all times. Love it. I too am going to try your shadow line hack, I think it's brilliant. Thanks for taking the time to share it. Your dusk extraction really interests me too, that is the only complain I have with that saw, a real dust maker.
Have fun with the mod!
The 305mm DeWalt I have on my bench came with a shadow line light built in.. it's brilliant!
Yeah, there's a handful that come with it standard
The Hercules saw I bought came with a shadow line. I have not been disappointed at all with my purchase.
Nice video and love the mod. I did something like this on my saw (same saw as yours), but put a tiny 12V power supply inside the handle (there is lots of space in there, and access to the mains AC) and used a momentary switch to power the LED when the saw's safety slide is engaged to the right. It seems like it might be a hassle, but you only get a good shadow line when you bring the blade down anyway, so it really doesn't add any burden and then you never accidentally leave it on and you don't have to plug in 2 different things.
Did you make a video or plans?
Doing and knowing how are 2 very different things. Show how it's done, please.
Great video Drew. My Ridgid sliding saw has that shadow light built in. Dead on too!
After watching this video like 3 times I went to see about how I can add a shadow light and you are right ridgid sliding saw has it. I have been missing out all these years. And 💯 dead on! What else have I been missing
Brilliant and entertaining video. I hope your neighbor figured out what was wrong with his car radio.
I thought I was already subscribed to your channel! I am now! Thank you for taking time to appear on the 731 Live Edge show last night!
Yeah, that was a fun time! Welcome aboard!
Very good. I have the same saw, same problem and a non working laser. Now I have a fix👍
Nice 👍
Great idea, I have the 10” Bosch so I’ll give it a go, thanks
That light does not fit in the 10", it is too wide.
@@jamesthomas4080 bummer
Alabama chrome!! 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Great video. Working on this now but already bought a different type LED. I like the sewing light! Looks handy.
Some miter saws come with that light shadow feature alread installed like my DeWalt miter saw and its perfect for cutting accuracy I love it
I have a DeWalt saw that has a kit to add this mod. I added it shortly after getting the saw and I agree, it makes it much easier to see where the blade will cut. Another advantage of the LED light is that, when you change blades, it does not need to be re-adjusted to conform to a different thickness blade. It is "self-conforming".
Looking forward to your next build as you put your new modification to work.
Good point!
Drew… I like it!!!
Cold starts vary with each blade. Every time I change one, I have to make a bunch of cuts to find out how much kerf the wobble/vibration will consume.
Sneaky cuts are good as long as you don’t need to use the off cut. They require a trim cut to clean up the start end.
I like the idea of using a shadow instead of a light to demarcate the cutting area… Clever thinking bud!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
The shadow line was what made me go with the dewalt over the bosch. Its a great feature!
Agreed! I don't know why more brands don't pick it up
Perfect timing, Drew. I have the exact same saw, and my one disappointment is the lack of a shadow line. Adding one has been on my to-do list since I bought it, and now you've shown me exactly how to do it. No excuses! Thanks, man.
Right on
Suggestion: drill a hole and feed the wires out the back. Then wire the light into the saw switch.
@@paulvolkmann2979 I didn't want to drill into my saw incase I ever want to resell it. Plus, I didn't want it hooked up to the saw switch because I did all my "cold setting" before I pull the trigger to turn on the saw.
Great idea Drew, thanks for the humor also!
You bet!
As usual, an excellent video. Thanks for your all your time and generosity in posting this.
My pleasure!
Dewalt has a very accurate and bright shadow light and is very accurate with all the pre set angles. I would recommend!!
Yeah? I bet it don't come with Alabama chrome!
Just requires an aircraft carrier for a bench. Good for trim carpenters though (as long as their back doesn’t go out).
The commentary is gold on this video haha good job man
Thanks 😊
Great modification .
I also dig the humor.
Thanks 👍
My old miter saw just died and I got a newer one and it actually came with the shadow line light. I was shocked at first and it took some getting used to as I was used to the laser of my old saw. This is great that you can let people diy their own addon to their existing saws.
Yeah, but once you get used to it, you won't ever wanna go back.
What saw did you purchase? I would like to check it out and more than likely buy.
@@lincolndotson3613 A Ryobi 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw, I've had good luck with Ryobi's. Used my last one hard the past five years to do all sorts of projects. Built my loft with it. It was an older model and had the laser. The new one has the blade shadow.
This is on Festool saw as well. Well done! 👍🏻👌🏻
I did this a while back to my Delta saw before they came out with the 2nd gen that had it built in. I scavenged one of those free Harbor Freight LED lights and put a switch on it. The whole thing ran on batteries so no electrical cord needed though my next step was to wire it into the power from the saw itself so I still didn't need a separate outlet. Shadow line is great!
Genius, I took the wires from my neighbours car 😁 gotta love a subtle sense of humour.
Very well done buddy 👍
Glad you liked it!
I used your idea on my 12 Bosch glide and it works fantastic
Glad it helped
Great solution to a problem. By Christmas, you will probably see a saw retrofit kit "fits most brands" on the market.
That'd be cool
Very cleaver and nicely done. I just have my neighbor hold his finger on the line to help me line up the cut.
😉
Outstanding idea. Very clever. Thanks for sharing.
Great mod, Drew! I love the same type blade light on my Dewalt DW780 (added an aftermarket light kit to my 779 and made it a 780). Saved some $$ buying the DW779 and adding the light kit to make it identical to the 780.
Awesome video! I’m ordering the LEDs right now for my Bosch miter saw. Thanks for the excellent video!
Glad I could help!
Thanks so much for this!! I just bought this saw and was so unhappy that it had only the laser. This is one of the only two drawbacks of this saw that I expect to experience (the other being dust collection), but I am glad that you've solved this one! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Glad I could help!
I am a finish carpenter by trade woodworker as a hobby. It blows my mind how many wood workers disregard the accuracy of a good miter saw. Key words being good. The bosch style saw you are using is widely considered unusable amongst finish carpenters. There is way to much play in the system (you can see it in the zero clearance fence in the video) but a good saw (in my case dewalt) dialed in with some stop blocks can be one of the most accurate tools on the shop. All of that being said the shadow line is something I can no longer live without on a saw. Excellent upgrade
Thanks! I’ve gotten pretty good results with this Bosch.
I highly recommend these lights! While my Hercules comes with the shadow line light, I use these sewing lights on my band saw and on my drill press. They are awesome!
That's where I have my other two. I love'em
I love how fate seems to work. The laser on my miter saw died yesterday and I was looking for a way to fix/replace it when your video came into my feed!
Perfect! :)
I got a DeWalt 10" That I got for construction work. It came with a shadowline, and I never knew that wasn't standard. So that's something I learned today, thanks for that! This will make it another thing to look for when I want to upgrade my little 10" to a proper 12"
Yeah, not all come with one, sadly.
Brilliant, Drew! Fantastic work!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks, you too!
🤣🤣🤣 Man, you crack me up! I really enjoy your sense of humor! Great video once again!
Thanks!
Perfect timing, I had just installed one of those laser washers on my saw and wasn't impressed. I also have the 12" Bosch saw so your idea should work great for me as well - I just ordered the lights. Thanks for the Video!
You bet! Have fun
I added this to my Bosch saw. Worked great thank you.
Glad it helped
OMG, BRILLIANT! The set up process seems tedious and difficult, but it's not really.
BTW, you crack me up. "Alabama chrome" ... never heard that one, but from now on ...
I'm doing this with my saw.
Glad you liked it!
Duct Tape being called "Alabama Chrome"... LOVE IT!!!
Really excited about this. I have the same saw. Immediately ordered the lights. Yesterday they came in, went down and my version has a solid plastic block where you have that open slot the light fit into. Rats!
Hmmm... can you remove it??
@@FishersShop nope its screwed on to the face of the cover like a rubber bumper. So bummed.
Well to be as honest as I can to compare your miter saw with my miter saw … I’m using my intubating light wand with my Stanley Clamping Miter Box and it works as well as you can imagine (+ duct tape) and probably quicker than your way. 😤😠 so there! Although I didn’t realize it I did take an awareness of using a light for my screws, thanks! 😁
I appreciate this video. I ordered a similar light (I think the same one, different brand) and installed it. It works pretty good in the garage, but my garage is pretty bright so it's faint. The only thing I did differently was drill a hole so I could run the wires out the back to keep it a little cleaner. And that I used hot glue to pin the wires across the saw, so we will see if that holds up. Thanks again for the idea and video.
Glad it helped
Surprisingly Harbor freight uses this same technique on their miter saw! 😁🛫
love the candid reels, also keep up the great work!!
As much as I wanted the Bosch, I opted for the Delta Cruizer 12" axial glide saw for this very reason. I love the shadow line! I am happy to see it can be retrofitted to such a good saw as well.
You and me both!
Such a cool addition! What an awesome idea Drew!
Thanks man!
Lol love your outtakes. Great idea im going to do that to my saw.
Great idea! You could have drilled a small hole in the back of that little pocket and fed the wires thru. Alabama chrome cracked me up!
This is Awesome. I was just getting ready to add the laser, but I think I may have to rethink that now.
Thanks man!
Hey Drew, I have the exact saw that you have and will be adding this light. Thanks for all the great ideas you continue to share with us. Love your videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
same
love your sense of humor
😉
Great and hilarious vid, as usual. Thanks to you the lights are sold out. My Makita miter saw is not as generous in space to fit this light (or even the centrifugal laser), but will search for one that does. However, will order a set when available for other spots around the shop. Thanks.
There’s gotta be another kind that’ll work.
Great video! Thanks. I’m planning on installing this on my miter saw this weekend. Keep up the great work… God Bless
Thanks, you too!
you must have seen my post about this a few years ago. as I did the exact same thing to my bosch 12 glide saw.. except I wired mine into the handle and berried a small on off switch into the top of the handle. Oh and that space in the blade cover is there because the EUROPEAN version of this saw has a LIGHT there for shadow line. Not sure why we dont get that in the US. I ran my light much neater than you did. Mine ran the other direction and had the wires exits through the back of the blade guard cover on the inside near the handle. My light mod used the power from the saw in the handle to power the light.
Sounds neat. No I didn’t see your vid. Great minds think alike I guess. 😉
I was just thinking if there might be a way to add a shadow line. Great idea 💡
Glad it was helpful
That's awesome Drew! I really appreciate sharing this idea.
You bet! Thanks for watching
“Alabama chrome!” Awesome 😂
Is there any reason you could not reverse the light? Drill a small hole at the top of the pocket that the light fits in and run the wire out the top. That way your wire has less exposure and doesn’t have to be sticking out of the bottom of the saw. The only downside is it would minimize you “Chrome” accent strips.
I could, but I just don't care how ugly my saw looks. haha
I thought that immediately after I saw the wires going from front to back. Good catch!
@@FishersShop I'd make sure the power cord is protected. If those wire jackets ever tear, the guard or other metal parts could become energized. I would recommend, at a minimum, adding a few layers of heat shrink to help protect those wires. You could also use crimp on connectors instead of wire nuts so you can heat sink the whole thing as one cable.
Also buy your self a pair of wire strippers, a cheap pair is $5, and a good one is about $20.
@@notme232 if you are talking about the wires coming out of the LED head and to the switch, those wires are running low voltage DC. Which is not particularly dangerous.
On the other hand, if the blade catches a wire somehow, who knows what that wire could physically do at high speed?
@@jimweisgram9185 I had considered that it was DC, but with out knowing for sure if the dc converter is happening in the switch (witch is more likely) or in the led head, I figured leave it be. Either way protecting the cables is a good idea for longevity.
I use an identical light on my drill press. It’s a lot brighter than the one that came on it when it was new 35 years ago.
Hmm.. I kind of want to make this modification to a handheld circular saw. Compared to a laser this is smart!