Which miter saw to get? - The Picture Framers Grumble
WEBDec 31, 2021 · 3. Double Miter - combines speed with the accuracy of twin blades positioned at a stationary 45-degree angle. The cons: expensive, some require 3-phase (industrial) electricity, and many use the more expensive 12-inch, or even 14-inch blades. You may also want to consider a chopper.
table saw vs miter saw | The Picture Framers Grumble
WEBFeb 23, 2008 · Replace the table saw motor and stick with cast iron accuracy ( this will be a good time to check the play in the trunions on your table saw as well ) The sled is the way to go. Today's miter saws are mostly made in China and will not hold a true 45 degree mitre for long if at all (close to worthless for cabinet or fine picture frame mitre joints).
Choosing a Double Miter Saw for High-Volume Small Frame …
WEBFeb 21, 2017 · A typical double miter saw loses about 3/4". IIRC in an earlier post you said you make about 80 frames a day, so the 5/8" per piece will add up to around 4000 LF per year (80 frames * 4 legs * .625" * 5 days * 250 days / 12" per foot). Additionally, as Neil pointed out, there is no dust with a chopper.
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WEBJan 3, 2016 · 450. Location. Westchester, NY. May 15, 2021. #5. I do not recommend the Festool Kapex miter saw. I bought mine a few year back for my home shop for $1,400. It is not worth the money. Wish I had bought a Dewalt instead and spend the saving on other stuff like beers and chips.
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WEBNov 10, 2022 · A thicker blade is less likely to deflect when mitering hardwood moulding, giving you truer miters. There is a specific grind pattern for miter blades. Quinn uses a 4+1 ATB (4 teeth alternating tooth bevel, and 1 flat clear-out tooth) . For crosscutting/mitering on a 10" table saw, an 80 tooth blade is recommended.
Mitre Saw Vs. Chopper - The Picture Framers Grumble
WEBOct 15, 2007. #3. I recently sold my double miter saw, and bought a chopper and two-saw Phaedra system with dust collector. I like the precision and cleanliness of a chopper, but the saw is handy for aluminum, some plastic, and some …
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WEB312. Location. Jamul, CA 91935. Business. Rian Fabrication Services. Sep 2, 2024. #4. If you are looking for speed and accuracy, a miter saw designed for cutting picture frame moulding with a preset 45 degree bevel is invaluable. If it's versatility that you want, a table saw is your tool.
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WEBJun 11, 2023. #8. Another option that Nic touched on is the miter sander. There are shops that don't put the money into the saw and rely on the miter sander to bring the joint to perfection. The manual miter sander by AMP has been the standard for framers for years, though some use other mechanized models.
cutting moulding on a table saw | The Picture Framers Grumble
WEBOct 8, 2007 · 1) Where as chop saws mainly require a long narrow space to cut (say along a wall), table saws really need alot of space around them. In order to cut your frame you need to keep flipping a long stick of moulding from one …
Adjusting a miter saw - The Picture Framers Grumble
WEBJan 9, 2006 · Straight cut the frame rails so that I don't have to keep moving the saw back and forth for each cut. Miter seems to be off 1/32 or so. Can't stand that little gap at the rabit.