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Yikes is right.
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Honestly, I think it was probably because he thought he could do it cheaper & likes building mechanical stuff.Comment
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I saw that article today and couldn't believe you would even attempt to make one. Most can be fine tuned to fits ones needs; however, his turnings are amazing, so what do I know.Comment
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It turned out pretty well and judging by his name and the fact that Mr. Wandell does post a lot of emails from around the world, I am guessing that our builder in question is not in the states and may not have access to good miter saws. He mentioned the pinnacle of miter saws but he probably built his rig for about a third if he bought those pillow blocks and motor on sale...I think in straight lines, but dream in curvesComment
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Not sure I agree with the negative assertions. The only way to form a true opinion would be to see it up close, personal, with maybe some hands on experience.
Would I build one to replace my PC 10" slider? H*LL NO!Don, aka Pappy,
Wise men talk because they have something to say,
Fools because they have to say something.
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I don't see that big of a deal with it either, should have a guard around the belt though. I like the idea of making a extremely stable saw mechanism and adjusting the base for the angles. A lot of the chop saws I've put my hands on have a lot more movement than I would like, especially for doing small very accurate cuts.ErikComment
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While it does look scary, I have to admit that I built a small "table" saw using a circular saw to make accurate segments on pens. I have jigs with it that lets me adjust easily to about 1/500th of an inch on small pieces. The whole table top slides over the base and saw.
It is dangerous - with an exposed blade, but it is accurate and most pieces are held in place with a jig when cutting. There is noting like precision accuracy with small parts.
Knowing the risks and knowing the dangers keeps one perfectly aware of each cut and where the hands are at all times.Hank Lee
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted!Comment
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It is dangerous - with an exposed blade, but it is accurate and most pieces are held in place with a jig when cutting. There is noting like precision accuracy with small parts.
Knowing the risks and knowing the dangers keeps one perfectly aware of each cut and where the hands are at all times.
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I guess this is what you do when you have way too much time on your hands, and no current project in your head.
Bruce"Western civilization didn't make all men equal,
Samuel Colt did"Comment
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