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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 28, 2014 12:09:35 GMT -5
Depth of cut 72 x 2 or 85x2 344 or 430mm refers to travel distance of saw blade on push pull
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Post by jalvis on Jan 28, 2014 12:30:09 GMT -5
I see. Thanks.
Personally I would pick the 85 because of the added pull-cut length.
344 mm =13 9/16 inches
430 mm = 16 15/16 inches
Most 10" sliding miter saws can cut 13 inches so the added length with the 85 would give a strong advantage onsite. Especially for 16" closet material.
I would just get a Transformer for the 85 when out of the shop.
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Jan 28, 2014 12:32:36 GMT -5
What are your opinions or impressions regarding the Erika fences? I see that the 70 ships with the "Universal Guide Fence", how does it compare for stability and accuracy with the "Multipurpose Guide Fence" that ships with the 85? How about the "Parallel Guide Fence"? Awhile back I created a thread just about the Erika fences, I think it'd be a great resource for people looking at the Erika: mafell-users-forum.freeforums.net/thread/152/comparison-different-erika-fences
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 28, 2014 13:18:19 GMT -5
The fences are as accurate as each other the fence which comes standard with the 85 is a better fence not because the universal fence isn't accurate, but not having to move the fence in or out when going from a square or bevel cut to me is what makes the difference the universal fence does the job multi purpose fence just does the task a bit easier that's why I have the multi purpose fence. Both fences can be used for cross cuts or rip cuts, but with the multi purpose fence you can do a rip cut then move the fence back in and all the sizes will be spot on as before. I don't have the rip fence but might invest in one in the future. Also with the long fence I have I'm planning on getting the clamping piece so when ripping sheets the fence clamped at both ends. For ripping solid timber you do not want the fence to really pass the middle of blade as sometimes when you cut solid timber the tension in the timber can be cut and cause timber to bind on the saw blade and cause a kick back if the solid timber jams between the fen e and saw blade. But when cutting sheet goods you don't have that problem
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Post by rossjonnes on May 24, 2019 1:16:10 GMT -5
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Post by aas on May 25, 2019 1:26:43 GMT -5
You can't tell which is best from a site review like that. Best for a reviewer does not mean best for you, depends on your needs and budget - gives us all some more info, cheers.
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