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Post by joinercp on Feb 11, 2014 16:32:34 GMT -5
Hey have a few questions about the mafell range of saws tracks.
I have to cut halspan fire door blanks which are 54mm thick high density chipboard. I need a saw and track which will be able to continously produce accurate cuts within a workshop production environment. I like the features of the mt55 but dont think it has the cutting capacity or power required?
The halspan door blanks are either 2135x915 or 2440x1220 and they need to be cut all four sides to produce the final door width. Which track system do I need?
Thanks.
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Post by jalvis on Feb 11, 2014 16:41:26 GMT -5
I think the MT55 would have the power. Whats the Thickness being cut?
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Post by joinercp on Feb 11, 2014 16:49:36 GMT -5
The halspan blank is 54mm thick + veneer each side. It is a high density chipboard fire core.
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Post by jalvis on Feb 11, 2014 17:24:48 GMT -5
The MT55 has a max depth of 57mm(off the Rail). Not enough for your purpose.
You will be best served with the KSS80 or K85. Both can be used on the F style tracks.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 11, 2014 17:27:59 GMT -5
The mt55 deffinatley has the power the only thing it would lack is the depth of cut, to cut on one side you would need to flip the door which doubt you want to do. All the saws operate on the F guide rails there is the choice of either the ksp:65/85 which on the rails will give a depth of 59/79mm on these saws there is two grooves for the guide rails one of which is for 90 degree cuts and the saw blade will be one the splinter guard the other groove is for making angle cuts. When making angle cuts the saw blade on these saws does not cut on the splinter guard. Then the other choice would be the new k85 which has a cutting depth of 88mm off the rail and 82mm on the rails on this saw the saw blade is right on the splinter guard no matter the angle I myself have a ksp 85 for heavier cuts and Woodie has the all new kss80
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Post by jonathan on Feb 11, 2014 18:27:08 GMT -5
The MT55cc has the power but I think it's more of a cabinet maker's tool for sheet goods. And it simply lacks your required depth of cut.
Although it might be a bit overkill, I'll give my vote to the new KSS 80 Ec / K 85, but with a higher tooth blade than the standard 32T one. But as wrightwoodwork said, the KSP 65 will do just fine as well. I guess it depends on what else you want to use it for.
If you'd like some more details about the KSS80/K85, check out this video our very own member woodie made:
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Post by joinercp on Feb 22, 2014 15:56:20 GMT -5
What is the maximim depth of cut with the mt55 on the guide rail?
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Post by jalvis on Feb 22, 2014 19:06:23 GMT -5
55mm on the rail. 57mm off.
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Post by joinercp on Jul 23, 2015 17:20:57 GMT -5
It's been a while!!
Bought the MT55 along with 2no 1.6 rails, it is a superb system. Able to achieve smooth accurate cuts on thick door blanks. No dust when linked to a mirka extractor.
Also purchased a Kss400 with the 770 rail to breakdown pallets of MDF mouldings. Much easier cutting at the pallet than lifting 5.4 mtr lengths onto a crosscut saw.
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Post by holmz on Jul 24, 2015 2:11:42 GMT -5
So the little saw has enough power? Do you need to use a special blade?
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Post by joinercp on Jul 24, 2015 15:39:53 GMT -5
We use the 48 tooth saw blade for chip board core doors and 32 tooth for laminated timber core doors. Intend to pick up a 2.1 bosch fsn track.
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Post by holmz on Jul 24, 2015 20:31:05 GMT -5
(As I recall) the last door I cut was 2057. One usually benefits from a bit of overhang, and when clamping you need ~100-mm for the clamps.
I think a 1600 and an 800 or a 2400 might be more sensible than 1 2100??
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Post by joinercp on Jul 25, 2015 16:42:56 GMT -5
(As I recall) the last door I cut was 2057. One usually benefits from a bit of overhang, and when clamping you need ~100-mm for the clamps. I think a 1600 and an 800 or a 2400 might be more sensible than 1 2100?? Thanks for the sound advice, an 800 permanently attached to one of the 1600 rails leaves the other 1600 rail free for width cuts.
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