elu flip

[neilyweely]

I have just won ('won', I paid for it) an ELU flip saw from ebay. It is an old model, and in 'worn' condition, but apparently works well.

So the obvious question now is - Does anyone have one, and what are they like?
It looks as if it will not cut a bevel cut, but presumably twists for the mitre, and then flips over to be used as a table saw. I expect some limitations, and generally do not go for multi purpose tools as i feel if it does one thing well it is enough, and to do multi tasks well is too much to ask. However, this time I would like to be wrong.

Somebody tell me how great it is please......

 

[Max Power]

Great tool,which was subsequently replaced by the Dewalt version. I used one for a number of years fitting windows and then used it to fit kitchens, although the capacity was slightly limmited when cutting cornice

 

[neilyweely]

alan

you are a gent, thats exactly what i wanted to hear.
knew it was replaced by the de walt. not so sure about the quality.
many thanks mate.

Oh yeah, silly question, is it double insulated? I know i should know myself, but i kinda bought it blind!

Thanks again

 

[OPJ]

I'd be shocked if it's not double-insulated! :shock: (The easy way to tell is to look for the two squares, one inside the other, of course.)

We had one Elu "chop saw" (not necessarily yours) at college, used mainly for cutting 45º on skirting. I can't remember much about it, other than that it seemed to be noisier than some modern saws.

I do like the locking action of the modern DeWalt saws (better than the screw-type ones, IMO), so if this is of a similar spec., you're on to a winner.

 

[neilyweely]

yes OPJ, we had one at college as well, that is why i thought it may be ok.
It is an old model, and looks like it has been well used, but has sat unused and dry for a couple of years. I paid just 20 quid for it, so I guess it can't go that wrong, I would be happy if it would cut 90/45 degree cuts on the mitre saw with a degree of accuracy, and maybe I shant bother rolling it over as I have a small table saw anyway.

I would like to move to a gaff with a garage that I can use as a workshop and am hoping to acquire all the machinery I need for next to nothing.

I am wondering if it is really advisable to use it as a double purpose tool, or if i should just set it up firmly for use as a mitre saw? What do you think? Thanks for your help and advice.

 

[OPJ]

I'd say you're better off using the mitre/cross-cutting function if you already have a decent table saw. Could be handy if you every have to do any site work or a job round a friend's house though.

 

[neilyweely]

OPJ

Just as I thought.

It seems the guard on the blade is slightly broke, I am hoping the mechanism is all ok and that I shall be able to take a spare from a de walt and attach it to the elu.
Will this work ?

Thankyou again OPJ

 

[Richardhw]

The guard on the dewalt just attaches to the riving knife, I think the Elu is the same. biggest drawback I find is it's limited to about a 160mm cut just using the fence but it's easy to knock up an extension to the table. I think the switch is not on the trigger on some models which is a pain when using it as a mitre saw but still a handy bit of kit and a steal at £20 :shock:

 

[Nigel]

It was one of the first bits of machinery I bought second hand (110v,) and it took all the abuse a novice could throw at it, trimming beams for garage roof ect,

I used it for ripping mainly and was impressed by the quite induction motor and the ease of flipping over,

did not keep it long enough to vouch for its accuracy, its still going strong with its new owner,
spares are still available via Dwalt agents for the guard

Cheers Nigel

 

[Gary]

This one by chance?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELU-FLIP-OVER-SAW ... dZViewItem

 

[neilyweely]

Gary

No mate, think mine is even older, and as i said i got it for 20quid.

It is a hell of a lump, solid cast iron body and fence, the lever for the mitre saw is like the lever on an old one-armed-bandit, just a bar with a round nob on the end, and the switch is on the side (RHS) of the saw.
I tell you what, they don't make them like that anymore!!! It is really well made. Some time ago I bought a relatively cheap mitre saw from B&Q and broke the fence when the blade 'grabbed' a bit of oak!!! There is NO chance of that happening with this baby! I am well pleased with it, it is an induction motor, although it has no brake and seems to take about a minute to draw to a halt!

I think it is a TGS 71 model. It is fantastic, although I think it will be used only for 90degree cross cuts. So does anyone remember the TGS 71?

I think it predates all of you!!!

Is anyone gonna be brave enough to admit knowing the model?

What a great day- I also managed to get my hands on an old ELU router, 110v 1850watt ( not sure of model ), a load of sorby chisels (although a couple of 'em are I Sorby, not R Sorby- maybe his Dad????), a stanley fore plane and an old bow-saw (marples) which I think is beech?

Lucky lucky me!!!

I feel like singing a song!!!! Happy days!

 

[Richardhw]

I had the TGS 72, gave it to the bro. in law about 7 years ago and it's still going strong. :wink: