Aldi Miter saw for segmented work ?

[loz]

HI Guys,

Could you please give your opinion on this

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_7447.htm

I currently am sawing by hand for some very basic segmented work, does this machine look any good for me to purchase so i can advance ?

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I'm currently saving for a band saw thought - could i do the cuts required on a band saw for segmented work ( with some kind of a jig ) - and so leave the above and just keep saving ?

Thanks

Loz

Mod feel free to move to another forum if it doesn't belong here.

 

[John. B]

Loz,
For that price, it has to be better than cutting by hand.
First thing though I'd chuck the blade and replace it with fine cut Freud blade with a tooth pattern similar to their LCL6M 01051 (triple chip tooth).
That is of course if they make a blade size to fit that machine.

John. B

 

[wizer]

You must check it after evrey cut. Those cheap brands have a tendancy to creep in and out of the set angle.

 

[Paul.J]

Loz.
I should think for doing that sort of work you would be better off with something like This table saw.
This will give you cleaner cuts both across and with the grain when set up correctly,and with a better quality all purpose blade fitted.
The chop saw is really best suited for cutting longer lengths of wood across the grain,and will be dangerous if you try and cut smaller pieces,which you need.
I would save your money and get a small table saw.
Just my thoughts.

 

[loz]

Thanks Paul,

I know very litle about saws.

So can the table saw cut angles that would be required ? ( for segments )

Im having trouble visualising sliding wood along the fence - to the blade, at an angle without something getting jammed !

I'll google some videos.

 

[wizer]

have a look here:

http://www.woodturningonline.com/Turnin ... .html#jigs

 

[TEP]

Wanted to see what all the Hoo-Ha was about with segmented turning so bought this book. I'm no expert but it explained it to me, and gives you plans for a few jigs to help with cutting the segments. Very instructional for the price.

 

[loz]

have a look here:

http://www.woodturningonline.com/Turnin ... .html#jigs

Got it ! - Thanks........

So looks like a table saw it is - Or can i do this on a band saw ? - as i do need a bandsaw - and dont want to have every bit of kit, if one saw can do all !

Loz

 

[Vulthoom]

I looked at one of these for a garden job I have to do involving dozens of 45 degree cuts. The blade was a little industrial strength to be honest and it looked like the kerf would be about 1/4 inch plus which is a bit hefty for cutting up small stuff.

I've ended up doing it by hand with a mitre box which is a pain in the backside, but works.

And I didn't have to find somewhere to keep the damned thing!

 

[Chris By The River]

Hi Loz,
I strongly agree with Paul - get a table saw - bit scary at first but you soon get used to them. Make sure you make a variety of push sticks to keep your fingers out of the way or it'll make picking your nose difficult!!!

There are some average quality ones on EricBay at the moment - expect about £30 ish.

regards,
Chris

 

[Paul.J]

Loz.
A good accurate table saw is ideal for doing segmented work.
You can cut your wood to width,then use the mitre guide with an extended wooden sacrificial fence to cut your pieces to the angle and length you need.
The saw i showed you was just an example.
You would have to go on the general section for info on a good small table saw.
If you use a good fine blade this will also give you a nice clean cut,that won't need much cleaning up.
A table saw is also a machine that you would have to take great care in using until you get used to using it that can be a bit scary.But never be complaisant with one,nor with any other machine.
The bandsaw is a safer machine to use but again great care should be taken when using one as you are pushing towards the blade which is more open.
Again this will do what you need but you won't get a cleaner finish with the cuts.Again a finer blade would be used.
HTH.