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    I (very) recently did the same search and have one of each (a 2 slot and a 3 slot) to hand. handmadeblanks and other's summation is correct, 3 slots = 3 angles, no more, no less. Though the marketeers manage to inflate their capability by counting the 'reverse' angles also, so making a count of 2 for each of the 45/135 and 60/120 pairs. I'm surprised they didn't also count the 90/90 'pair' twice .

    I achieved what I needed to do by using a model engineers mitre box with ultra fine slots and a 52tpi razor saw (I already had an older 'coarser' slot version from model making, so knew what to look for and where). Sometimes you need to think outside the jewellery tool box and the solution can also be a whole lot less expensive. Here: http://www.shipwrightshop.com/shop/c...tre-Boxes.html

    Both the plastic 'mini mitre box' and the aluminium 'thin slot mitre box' are designed for use with the Ultra Thin 52tpi razor saw, which itself is built to cut model engineering brass, so cuts Sterling Silver and Copper with ease and accuracy. They both have 45, 60 and 90 degree slots. It is also possible to adapt either of those boxes to cut a 30 degree angle.

    P.S. If you do go down the Zona (or similar) mitre box and razor saw route, be aware that the saws are available in 2 depths, the deep bladed saw will work with both the shallow plastic and deeper aluminium mitre boxes, the shallow bladed saws will only work with the shallow plastic mitre box.
    Last edited by Paul Kay; 05-06-2018 at 01:58 PM.

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