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  • Daryl
    Senior Member
    • May 2004
    • 831
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    Yikes!!!

    Makes parts of my anatomy want to climb up inside.

    Sometimes the old man passed out and left the am radio on so I got to hear the oldie songs and current event kind of things
  • dbhost
    Slow and steady
    • Apr 2008
    • 9209
    • League City, Texas
    • Ryobi BT3100

    #2
    Yikes is right.

    Another question. Why? Good used miter saws are on Craigslist all day long for $50.00 to $75.00
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    • jking
      Senior Member
      • May 2003
      • 972
      • Des Moines, IA.
      • BT3100

      #3
      Originally posted by dbhost
      Yikes is right.

      Another question. Why? Good used miter saws are on Craigslist all day long for $50.00 to $75.00
      The "why" was stated on the linked page. He believes the only good mitersaw available is the Festool one. And says commercial miter saws are flimsy & not accurate enough for his segmented turnings. I don't agree with his assertions, but, that was the reasoning.

      Honestly, I think it was probably because he thought he could do it cheaper & likes building mechanical stuff.

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      • Cochese
        Veteran Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 1988

        #4
        I have a little blog about my shop

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        • Shep
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2008
          • 710
          • Columbus, OH
          • Hitachi C10FL

          #5
          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.
          -Justin


          shepardwoodworking.webs.com


          ...you can thank me later.

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          • cabinetman
            Gone but not Forgotten RIP
            • Jun 2006
            • 15218
            • So. Florida
            • Delta

            #6
            His CMS is pretty unique, and so is his bandsaw.

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            • chopnhack
              Veteran Member
              • Oct 2006
              • 3779
              • Florida
              • Ryobi BT3100

              #7
              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 curves

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              • jdon
                Established Member
                • Feb 2010
                • 401
                • Snoqualmie, Wash.
                • BT3100

                #8
                Why? It's gotta be in the category of "it's the journey, not the destination!"

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                • Pappy
                  The Full Monte
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 10453
                  • San Marcos, TX, USA.
                  • BT3000 (x2)

                  #9
                  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.
                  Plato

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                  • pelligrini
                    Veteran Member
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 4217
                    • Fort Worth, TX
                    • Craftsman 21829

                    #10
                    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.
                    Erik

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                    • GerryR
                      Forum Newbie
                      • Aug 2012
                      • 21
                      • South Central Virginia
                      • Craftsman 218290

                      #11
                      Originally posted by jdon
                      Why? It's gotta be in the category of "it's the journey, not the destination!"
                      The destination looks pretty good, as well, but the journey is definitely right up there!

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                      • DannyT
                        Forum Newbie
                        • Sep 2012
                        • 28
                        • Groveport, OH

                        #12
                        and it has dust collection too. i bet his next one will do bevels.
                        Last edited by DannyT; 11-06-2012, 08:54 PM.

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                        • leehljp
                          Just me
                          • Dec 2002
                          • 8429
                          • Tunica, MS
                          • BT3000/3100

                          #13
                          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!

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                          • cabinetman
                            Gone but not Forgotten RIP
                            • Jun 2006
                            • 15218
                            • So. Florida
                            • Delta

                            #14
                            Originally posted by leehljp

                            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.
                            +1. I agree.

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                            • Bruce Cohen
                              Veteran Member
                              • May 2003
                              • 2698
                              • Nanuet, NY, USA.
                              • BT3100

                              #15
                              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"

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