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Post by naildrivingman on Mar 15, 2020 6:36:16 GMT -5
First, this is not some creepy stalking question.
I am interested to know what is the reach of the Mafell light/medium carpentry line (i.e. non-timber framers). I am a residential remodeling carpenter in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. I generally work all aspects of residential remodeling from framing to finish. It seems that the Mafell name is known fairly well in the timber framing industry, but not very well in mine. It's just been a curiosity of mine to find out more about my fellow Mafell users. If you would be so kind as to indulge me, please note what you primarily use your Mafell tools for and where you are located.
Thanks, Chris
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 15, 2020 7:18:05 GMT -5
Southern California state is where I am and I use my Mafell tools to build furniture and cabinets mostly. First purchase was a P1CC and then a KSS80 for tackling breaking down lots of 8/4 and occasional 12/4 hardwoods. Acquired an MT55 and DDF40 last year and finally a brand new (but "used" as it was tested for a few cuts) Erika 85 yesterday. Have known about Mafell for a good 5 years before purchasing my first one and regrets in any of them.
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Mar 15, 2020 8:31:31 GMT -5
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (naildrivingman and I have met and check in with each other every few months).
When I first got into Mafell I was working almost exclusively on-site, doing framing- to finish work. The initial daw for me was the idea of the KSS saws, and their ability to be used free hand, on the KSS track, AND used on a guide rail for breaking down plywood. It may sound lazy, but I was growing tired of snapping chalk lines and following the line on splintery materials like OSB and CDX roof and wall sheathing. Even with safety glasses, a guy can grow weary of getting sprayed in the face with wood chips and resins all day. The KSS saws allowed me to take one saw from the stud cutting station to the plywood stack, make two pencil marks, line up the guide rail, then just push the saw down the track. Easy peezy.
These days I have some shop space and have less of a need for a all-in-one solution like the KSS saws, since some saws can live in the shop, and I can fine-tune my van kit. Most days, I'm carrying my KSS-40 and Erika 70 in the van. My MT-55 and DD 40P are regularly used in my shop, occasionally going on-site. The KSS-400 is mostly stored in the shop, going on-site for the rare framing job, or as a supplemental saw for ripping/crosscutting 6/4 hardwoods in the shop. I kept my KSS-300 as backup should my KSS-40 ever go down, I usually keep it in my shop for quick cross cuts. I'd like to eventually get a table saw for the Shop, keep teetering between a Erika 85 or a small Hammer or Felder saw, something that can both rip small parts and crosscut. I like the idea of being able to break down the Erika...
MrToolJunkie, I've been using my MT-55 for straight-line ripping 4/4 and 6/4 boards, haven't needed to process 8/4 or 12/4 quite yet. For straight-line ripping 8/4 on the track, do you have a preference for the KSS-80 or MT-55?
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Post by aas on Mar 15, 2020 11:34:19 GMT -5
High-end kitchen fitting, solid surface tops, bathrooms, internal renovation in the French Alps - try not to do outside work - too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter!
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 15, 2020 18:23:14 GMT -5
MrToolJunkie, I've been using my MT-55 for straight-line ripping 4/4 and 6/4 boards, haven't needed to process 8/4 or 12/4 quite yet. For straight-line ripping 8/4 on the track, do you have a preference for the KSS-80 or MT-55? Hi Tom - the MT55 certainly has the power for 8/4 and it does well. But, I really like the KSS80 for these tasks - just has so much more power that it glides through the stock and the finish is very good. I often rip off a guide rail and use the roller guide and it is amazing - I can get consistent rips. My last project for this was a set of Maloof-inspired dining chairs and I cut all the angles on the seat blanks while ripping them with the KSS80 and the results were perfect - saved me hours of time as I usually have to go to the jointer to clean up the edges or take light passes to "true up" the edge for a glue-ready joint.
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Post by jimbouk on Mar 29, 2020 6:25:49 GMT -5
Mainly renovation/remodel in London and surrounding areas in England.
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