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Post by Tom Gensmer on Jan 7, 2014 22:50:37 GMT -5
Hi guys! So, it occurs to me, would it be helpful for existing, as well as future saw owners to create some sort of spreadsheet or info graphic that would quickly and clearly describe which saws are best suited to certain tasks?
Of course there's several ways this could be laid out, one simple layout would be list of saws on the left, and then several columns of cutting applications. For every application, there could be a scale of 1-5 (or whatever), for instance "1" being "Not Well Suited" to "5" being "Ideally Suited". Next to the number would be the suggested blade for best performance. Suitability would be determined by users of a particular saw.
Something that would be interesting, would be to keep the info graphic as an open, evolving document. If one tool is initially determined to be a "2" for a particular application, but someone figures out a neat jig or technique that bumps that application to a "3", that would be very helpful to other users.
Saws to initially include would be KSS-300, KSS-400, KSS-80, MT-55cc, and P1cc.
Examples of applications could include:
Cross Cut 2x material Rip 2x material Cross cut 1x hardwoods Rip 1x hardwoods Cross cut 5/4 Hardwoods Rip 5/4 hardwoods Cross cut paint grade trim moldings Cross cut stain grade moldings Cross cut exterior trim (ex: Cedar boards) Cuts in rough carpentry panels Cuts in cabinet-quality panels Cross cut Melamine shelving Cross Cut and Rip engineered (LVL) Beams
Alas, I lack the time or talent to build this grid, though I would be very happy to contribute to it. Any thoughts? I don't want to go too crazy over the idea, but I thought it might bring forward some unexpected ability in some of these saws we've overlooked?…..
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 8, 2014 1:43:06 GMT -5
We could try though it's kinda subjective. I'll give it some thought in the morning.
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Jan 8, 2014 9:30:47 GMT -5
I agree Ghostfist, it would probably get to be more trouble than it's worth
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Post by jalvis on Jan 8, 2014 16:15:00 GMT -5
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 8, 2014 17:14:32 GMT -5
Also another thing to check Is the cuprex motor info showing how they don't loose as much power
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Post by woodie on Jan 8, 2014 17:47:14 GMT -5
The one thing I felt a little misleading on this chart were the numbers for the KSS80 and K85. The KSS80 is capable of cutting to 88mm off the rail just like the K85, and the K85 is limited to the same 82mm when cutting on an F-Guide. I assume the other KSS saws are showing the same 6mm difference?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 8, 2014 18:41:58 GMT -5
Yeah same thing Iike the dual size gauge on your kss80 and depth stop could be handy for certain tasks. Trying to give the saws scores for jobs can't do it all comes down to the size of job too hard to work out
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Post by jkuc003 on Jan 8, 2014 18:50:34 GMT -5
Also another thing to check Is the cuprex motor info showing how they don't loose as much power I've been looking for info on the CUprex motors, anyone have any specs/personal experience? Are they much better than whats in the KSS300/400? What's all the hype about?
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