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Jan 16, 2014 14:00:38 GMT -5
Post by NAMC on Jan 16, 2014 14:00:38 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
Just entered the world of Mafell and purchased an MT55cc with rails and such.
Look forward to receiving it and putting it to good use. Haven't seen Mafell in AZ yet???
Dwayne
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 16, 2014 16:03:20 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! You wont be sorry. Let us know what you think when it arrives
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Jan 16, 2014 18:30:01 GMT -5
Post by jalvis on Jan 16, 2014 18:30:01 GMT -5
Welcome.
Is this your first Track Saw?
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Jan 17, 2014 13:17:09 GMT -5
Post by NAMC on Jan 17, 2014 13:17:09 GMT -5
Yes, this is my first experience with a track saw. I was thinking about buying a panel saw as they are used so much out here in Arizona. But man, that's a lot of shop space dedicated to something I can't use outside of the shop and is limited in it's usefulness.
Then I stumbled upon this forum and some others, and realized "that I've been really missing something!" And the MT55cc is a tool I feel I'm going to get more use out of than I originally thought.
Thanks in advance for all the tips and tricks I'm sure I'm going to acquire from all of you!
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Jan 17, 2014 13:41:40 GMT -5
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 17, 2014 13:41:40 GMT -5
I see you do some pretty creative architectural work on your website. I think you'll find the versatility of a track saw to be an asset in your work. You've made a good choice and we'd be eager to see how you put it to use.
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Jan 17, 2014 14:51:22 GMT -5
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 17, 2014 14:51:22 GMT -5
Yeah track saws are really convenient if space is a premium you will only need a little over the area of a sheet to work. Where panel saws need a large work area. You also get wall panel saws by the likes of striebrig ( not sure how to spell name) ,but they still ain't portable where a track saw gives the biggest results for the money if going lots of individual panels all different then I think a track saw can't be beat for being so simple. Then if cutting lots of panels all the same then a panel saw is king. What got me into using a track saw was when cutting pads for metal stud. My mate I was working with had one, not have to have mark a line, blowing dust off the line, screwing a straight edge on or clamping. Just simply marking the size place the guide rail on the marks and cut with the saw. Was a revelation when I first used
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Jan 17, 2014 14:59:23 GMT -5
Post by jalvis on Jan 17, 2014 14:59:23 GMT -5
You will be very pleased with a track saw.
I see on your website that you worked on Taliesan West. I toured that property several years back. Really great example of Frank Lloyd Wrights' work and obviously a strong influence for you.
Did you perhaps attend the Architectural school?
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Jan 18, 2014 10:34:51 GMT -5
Post by NAMC on Jan 18, 2014 10:34:51 GMT -5
Thanks Guys, The track saw arrives Wednesday, and I can't wait to put it to good use. Hey Jordon, I didn't attend the school, but I've studied Wright's organic principles extensively, and have been giving tours there on the weekends for 14 years. I mentor there a little bit and have been fortunate enough to work with several members of the Frank Lloyd Wright Senior Fellowship, that were actually taught by Wright, who still live on the property. Fun stuff! I also re-designed and restored 8 different buildings at Taliesin West. Some were total gut and refurbish projects that gave me a wonderful insight to the simplicity of Wright's vision. I learned that one of the hardest things to do sometimes, is to make something look "simple." Now here's to hoping this track saw simplifies my life a bit.
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Jan 18, 2014 11:12:38 GMT -5
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 18, 2014 11:12:38 GMT -5
Sometimes it's not what you put in its what you leave out shows skill
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