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Aldi mitre saw for segmented turning work

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  • 30-01-2009 11:10am
    #1
    loz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 667 ✭✭✭


    I 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 ?

    ..........

    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

    Basic by hand - ( u can see some ugly cuts, and glue joins - so i also need some clamps if anyone can recommend ? )

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    Fingalian
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Fingalian


    Hi,
    How big do your blanks have to me before you turn them? because that saw will do 120mm max depth of cut , but it doesn't slide back and forth.
    I'd be more inclined to get a bandsaw, weapon of choice for a lot of turners I think? Aldi do a bandsaw , I think Croppyboy has one.


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    #3
    loz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 667 ✭✭✭loz


    Thanks for that - Im lookinbg for a bandsaw for balnks, however this is for segment work,

    eg saw i need to cut segments 2 inch long (shorter on the inside ) 30 degree taper

    eg
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    so i can then glue up 10 of these to make rings. I cant cut that accurate on a bandsaw can i ?? ( or can i ? )

    Of should i be looking at something else a table saw perhaps ?

    Dunno

    I knwo feck all about saws.


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    ennisa
    Registered Users Posts: 226 ✭✭ennisa


    loz,
    a halfway decent bandsaw should come with a mitre fence to allow you to cut angles, they work almost the same as a table saw, with the slot cut in the table and a fence with a handle that you set you your angle and then use to push your piece through the blade. I have not got a bandsaw but I would guess that they would be more usefull or "user friendly" when it comes to doing odd shaped or hand held work as they do not tend to kick back due to the movement of the blade. Plus you see alot of people doing free hand work on the band saw, you would never see that on a table saw.

    If you can afford I would saw band saw.

    I didn't know there was an irish wood turning guild!


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    #5
    loz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 667 ✭✭✭loz


    Thanks Alan,

    Then a bandsaw it is then !

    IWG ! - Yes - Its the oldest Woodturning guild in the world ! - If you turn , then join, you can then vist clubs, seminars etc.......


    Loz


    edit - Anyone know where i can get a decent 2nd hand bandsaw ? - or recomend new ones ? - the Record Power BS250 looks ok ? - any one experience ?


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