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Post by geordiestew on Jul 30, 2017 13:26:34 GMT -5
I have a P1CC and 800mm of Mafell track.
I've been told that Bosch track is compatible. Anything else?
Any other brands of tools compatible with the Mafell track?
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Post by joshgraham on Jul 30, 2017 16:20:06 GMT -5
Not in all my reasearch.
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Post by huntsgemein on Jul 31, 2017 1:53:12 GMT -5
Bosch make jigsaw (not much use to you) & circular based router bases to fit the Bosch FSN & Mafell guide rails. As previously stated, that's about it I'm afraid.
However there's nothing stopping you from "adapting" another tool specifically from fitting this track system: what's required is a phenolic or UHMW sub-base fitted to the tool, with an appropriately dimensioned slot cut in @ the requisite distance from the (precut) anti-splinter strip. Allow for the possible addition of an extra offset "packing strip" for any possible tool overhang that might otherwise allow tipping of the tool away from perfect perpendicularity.
Frankly, with the superb quality available in tooling from both Bosch & Mafell I honestly don't know why you'd bother, though.
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Post by geordiestew on Jul 31, 2017 1:58:15 GMT -5
I'd like a track saw. At another £600 for the Mafell, I'm struggling to justify it.
The Bosch is more palatable. But then I'll be sacrificing quality.
I'm a hobby, novice kind of chap. I don't like wasting money on crap. I don't have a lot of space in my workshop, so having hand held power tools is preferable.
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Post by huntsgemein on Jul 31, 2017 4:57:01 GMT -5
I may be wrong here (I own neither) but there's no significant sacrifice in purchasing the Bosch alternative. The only aspect lacking with what is superficially & operationally the same Saw is in only one significant functional feature. The absence of angled prescoring, which is of course still available as a manually operated function as opposed to a preset automatic one. The Mafell's only other differences; handle configuration & a hinged blade cover are in essence irrelevant when used in a track mounted mode by a hobbyist, where the few seconds extra required for blade exchange are inconsequential.
From what I've read elsewhere anecdotally some operators actually prefer the Bosch handle configuration. Otherwise they're the same Saw: same motor, electronics package, basic chassis, adjustment mechanisms and indistinguishable performance differences. If anything, with its more "popular" 165 mm blade size, the Bosch offers a much greater & significantly less expensive OEM & aftermarket sawblade selection.
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Post by geordiestew on Jul 31, 2017 11:39:10 GMT -5
I went for the Bosch today. £320. I know the Mafell was only £520, but could buy a cheap bandsaw (Metabo BAS261) with the £200.
Cheers
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Post by reflector on Jul 31, 2017 15:13:58 GMT -5
There's nothing wrong with the Bosch at all, its a great saw. The things you really miss out on are: The entire side opening for blade changes, the single bevel lock dial and the scoring depth plunge limiter. Now why don't we talk about a P1cc and how it can make 6"/150mm cuts .
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Post by geordiestew on Jul 31, 2017 15:15:56 GMT -5
The P1CC is very good. I do need to pick up some Mafell blades though. For a rainy day.
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Post by holmz on Aug 3, 2017 8:22:30 GMT -5
I got 3 Bosch tracks. They work fine. And they sell Bosch in-sountry, which was the main draw as shipping was a non-started for the tarted up Mafell rails.
My favourite blade in the last few weeks has been the Hitachi Cement board carbide tipped blade. Obviously for cutting cement board.
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