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Recommended power miter saw for framing
geezerhood:
I found this link in a search. Based on what I read there I am leaning towards a Dewalt 10" as mentioned in the thread. However that thread is 8 years old and I cannot find the models listed. I am interested in any experience you good folks may have had with the current production Dewalt or some other power miter saw that produces consistent cuts for gap free frame joints.
http://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=22750
I will be cutting a few aluminum frame lengths also. A recommended blade for that would be appreciated.
donbga:
--- Quote from: geezerhood on February 03, 2017, 11:02:41 am ---I found this link in a search. Based on what I read there I am leaning towards a Dewalt 10" as mentioned in the thread. However that thread is 8 years old and I cannot find the models listed. I am interested in any experience you good folks may have had with the current production Dewalt or some other power miter saw that produces consistent cuts for gap free frame joints.
http://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=22750
I will be cutting a few aluminum frame lengths also. A recommended blade for that would be appreciated.
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Any of the current pro quality Dewalt electric miter saws should do. Be sure to purchase a great high quality blade, one with a thin kerf. A blade stiffener will also benefit precise cuts. Do research on the different blades available and be prepared to spend in excess of $100 for the blade.
Cutting metal is a different beast. A high quality diamond embedded blade will be your best choice and that won't be inexpensive.
BobShaw:
In my opinion, none.
I use a guillotine. No dust and no noise. Cutting metal though I don't do.
Picture framing is a whole art in itself. It is not a case of I saw a guy do it once.
Also you are dealing with 3m lengths of timber and a little bench saw is not designed for it. The hardest part is getting the size right and all commercial machines have scales along them. You have to be accurate to the millimetre.
I suggest you just buy the lengths precut from a framer who offers a "chop" service. Then you only have to worry about joining them.
donbga:
--- Quote from: BobShaw on February 03, 2017, 06:15:16 pm ---I suggest you just buy the lengths precut from a framer who offers a "chop" service. Then you only have to worry about joining them.
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You mean something like this?
Custom Framing
BobShaw:
--- Quote from: donbga on February 03, 2017, 08:08:01 pm ---You mean something like this?
Custom Framing
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Well, yes, but not on that link. That is for photographers who want to include customs framing on their website.
Try this one
http://aspirationimages.com/framing/service_type.php?service_type=chop
I am in Australia though.
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