Scaling down a table saw miter gauge

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A user is seeking advice on building a scaled-down table saw miter gauge at approximately 1/4 to 1/8 scale, specifically focusing on the handle assembly and sliding action. They have rollerblade bearings for the rotation axis but need help with the locking mechanism and finding appropriately sized drawer pulls. The budget for the project is capped at $50, with a preference to keep it under $25. Suggestions include using smaller thumb screws and considering inexpensive camera tripods for parts. The discussion emphasizes finding cost-effective solutions for the miter gauge assembly.
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I need to build a table saw miter gauge at about 1/4/-1/8 scale. The center axis of rotation seems pretty straightforward - I have many old rollerblade bearings - but I have no idea how to do the handle assembly (the cylindrical screw arrangement that locks and unlocks the angle) and the sliding action. I have drawer pulls, but they are a little too big for what I'm doing.

My top budget is $50 but I'd like to keep it under $25 if I can

Many thanks in advance for any help

Joe

EDIT:

Probably a little smaller than this

http://shop.prox-tech.com/p/micro-shaper-mp-300?pp=125
 
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Google images 'thumb screws plastic head'
Does that help?
Go to a cheap shop and buy a Chinese made camera tripod for $2 that has three screws.
 

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