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Post by garch on Jan 31, 2014 20:57:34 GMT -5
Found this vid shot a few years ago. Cutting 6x12 Doug fir top chords on the job site. Timber from Starfire in Oregon. Great material.
Actually cuts much faster, they were just being cautious.
I'll try to find more of my photos/videos regarding this tool.
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Post by 7 on Jan 31, 2014 21:07:07 GMT -5
Really nice to see some end user videos of the "real" mafell tools. Really though, glad you joined the forum. I hope you get something out of it too. Keep em coming when you have time.
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Post by garch on Jan 31, 2014 21:16:15 GMT -5
Trusses I designed, 3d modeled, and cut personally using the ZSX. Drilled all holes with the ZB 600. Fun stuff, I had a blast! The accuracy of the ZSX is amazing for such a large tool. The structural decking is 3x8 lockdeck again from Oregon, cut mainly with the MKS130. Also, used my Hilti PR26 for layout. Amazing that you can get within 1/16" with timbers. Again will look for better/additional photos.    |
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Post by christoph on Feb 1, 2014 17:01:02 GMT -5
Trusses I designed, 3d modeled, and cut personally using the ZSX. Drilled all holes with the ZB 600. Fun stuff, I had a blast! The accuracy of the ZSX is amazing for such a large tool. The structural decking is 3x8 lockdeck again from Oregon, cut mainly with the MKS130. Also, used my Hilti PR26 for layout. Amazing that you can get within 1/16" with timbers. Again will look for better/additional photos. 2. and 3. picture looks like "heavy metal" to me, traditional way it looks more like this?!  |
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Post by garch on Feb 2, 2014 10:24:00 GMT -5
Trusses I designed, 3d modeled, and cut personally using the ZSX. Drilled all holes with the ZB 600. Fun stuff, I had a blast! The accuracy of the ZSX is amazing for such a large tool. The structural decking is 3x8 lockdeck again from Oregon, cut mainly with the MKS130. Also, used my Hilti PR26 for layout. Amazing that you can get within 1/16" with timbers. Again will look for better/additional photos. 2. and 3. picture looks like "heavy metal" to me, traditional way it looks more like this?! I assume you're referring to the connections. Mortise and tenon joinery was not a viable solution on this project due to the specific project parameters and the high wind loading requirements. However the truss profiles and materials utilized are typical of those found on historical buildings. Hope this info helps. |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 2, 2014 10:48:28 GMT -5
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Post by garch on Feb 2, 2014 10:55:39 GMT -5
Yes, familiar with them. Here's another de.sherpa-connector.com/ Arunda also has a really neat system for timber joinery. www.arunda.ch/The customer however did like the look of the black steel connections, so that is what we did. |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 2, 2014 11:10:34 GMT -5
Looks good sometimes make a feature of a connection can be a good design feature. Have you used the arunda or seen it looks an interesting idea in the uk on most projects you never. see things like this. A lot of engineers have the attitude that if there is not a bit of steel it will fall down, never mind it's been stood there for over 200years
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Post by jalvis on Feb 2, 2014 13:15:41 GMT -5
Those look amazing. I really like the contrast between the brackets and wood. Gives it an industrial quality and a strong sense of strength.
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Post by jalvis on Feb 2, 2014 13:25:09 GMT -5
Its amazing what one can blend to achieve a set of requirements. Your system reminds me of a friend and builder in Idaho who designed some really cool brackets for a high end home. Funny thing is the Architect was struggling to solve the problem and my friend came up with this solution.   |
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Post by garch on Feb 2, 2014 17:11:15 GMT -5
Looks good sometimes make a feature of a connection can be a good design feature. Have you used the arunda or seen it looks an interesting idea in the uk on most projects you never. see things like this. A lot of engineers have the attitude that if there is not a bit of steel it will fall down, never mind it's been stood there for over 200years Same here. For most Engineers it is much easier to calculate steel forces and reactions than with timber. It's a bit of a liability issue with them, depending on project specifics. Also, no I haven't yet used the Arunda system but would like to. Hope something comes up where that may be possible. |
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Post by garch on Feb 25, 2014 19:25:10 GMT -5
Found another couple of photos of 12x12's that we're cut with the ZSX. Not a spectacular project, just something to show capabilities of the ZSX. Amazing how accurate it cuts. Perfectly 90 degrees both ways and the 45's are right on too. We use the protractor guide often with this tool.   |
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Post by 7 on Feb 25, 2014 22:30:10 GMT -5
Love the timber framing posts. I like the baby horses in the second pic too. You have some amazing equipment.
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Post by garch on Feb 25, 2014 22:57:02 GMT -5
Love the timber framing posts. I like the baby horses in the second pic too. You have some amazing equipment. Thanks. The ponies set the top of timbers at a decent working height. Ponies are a must for working with timbers. Not my own design, believe I ran across these in one of Steve Chappell's timber framing books years ago. |
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Post by garch on Feb 26, 2014 13:54:37 GMT -5
Mafell video:
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