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Post by GhostFist on Feb 17, 2014 14:52:45 GMT -5
Lamello, inventor of the biscuit jointer, really have some cool joining solutions. Here's a vid of the Zeta P2 using their clamex biscuits. NOT CHEAP though  |
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Post by GhostFist on Feb 20, 2014 11:32:22 GMT -5
Funny enough, the latest issue of Furniture and Cabinetmaking has an article showing the features of the zeta p2 and the various lamello biscuits for it. worth a read.
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Post by garch on Mar 7, 2014 22:03:54 GMT -5
A little late going through my magazines and just noticed the article myself. Furniture and cabinet making is a great source of info on tools and furniture construction techniques. The p2 seems like one cool tool. Will have to add to my wish list. Thanks for posting the vid GhostFist.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Mar 11, 2014 17:51:32 GMT -5
Just read the article really informative
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 13, 2014 0:45:20 GMT -5
If I built more cabinets or needed knock-down I would see the appeal of this tool. I like my Domino and will likely add the larger one to my arsenal or the DD40. This has its place, but is farther down my list. It is a cool video, though.
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Post by GhostFist on May 24, 2014 15:21:34 GMT -5
Well got to check one of these out in person today. my local dealer has started selling Lamello products. Pricey?, yes, build quality?, absolute top of the line, versatility?, an incredible range. An extremely high quality product here from the inventors of biscuit joinery. This tool is professional to the max! There's good joint strength without glue but I wasn't allowed to smash up their shop so I didn't get to put it through my ultimate test. The clamex biscuits are also reusuable which makes their hefty price just a little easier to handle. Replacing the zeta blade with a standard biscuit joiner blade makes it compatible with standard biscuits and all the other weird stuff lamello makes. Worth putting your eyes on if you get a chance
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 24, 2014 15:41:40 GMT -5
It certainly is a cool system I've only seen once at a trade show. It is a system I really admire
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Post by GhostFist on May 24, 2014 16:04:47 GMT -5
This is a tool I feel would really come in handy in my line of work. However, my current project won't allow for me to adapt new methods as it's a large budget feature film an the team is huge. I'd lose all the clamex biscuits and probably get the machine lost or damaged without compensation. It's on my future buy list though.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on May 24, 2014 18:08:32 GMT -5
Can this do face frame size biscuits or just the larger ones?
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Post by nicholas on May 24, 2014 19:51:50 GMT -5
Where did you see the system ghost fist?
Tool junkie, I believe if you switch to the standard cutter you can do all the same things as a regular biscuiter.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 25, 2014 3:19:53 GMT -5
Yeah that's right you can do all the standard biscuit joinery. There is switch you turn which stops the blade rising and falling to firm the T profile for the clamex style biscuits. I know if I was in the market to purchase a biscuit joiner and was looking at the lamello I'd either get the classic or the zeta p2. I wouldn't bother with the top 21 as the jump in cost over the classic to me seems to large and you may as well stretch the budget to the zeta. Also mafell do the own biscuit joiner the lnf20 which the blade is believe can be adjusted in height
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Post by GhostFist on May 25, 2014 8:44:03 GMT -5
nicholas, Atlas Machinery in downtown Toronto are now carrying the Lamello line. If you're in town you can check them out there. I agree with Aaron re either the classic or Zeta and skipping the top 21. As far as buying a biscuit joiner Lamello would be my first choice and probably only choice. Sorry Mafell, you lose this time
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Post by nucone on May 25, 2014 23:29:46 GMT -5
I promised a review on the Zeta P several months ago and this is the result. I haven't used it making a cabinet yet but, this is an amazing tool. I have learned to watch where I keep my thumb on the fence as I have pinched it between the VMD (vertical motion drive) and its actuating lever. This is a lesson that only takes once to learn. Lamello Zeta P review |
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Post by GhostFist on May 26, 2014 4:23:59 GMT -5
That's a great little video showing real time usage of the tool. Gives a good impression of its functionality. do you have a link to those grey clamex? I've not seen them before
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Post by nucone on May 26, 2014 7:09:56 GMT -5
The link to the grey connectors is; Clamex P-15G
The is the Colonial Saw site but they are also available from Select Machinery for a little less. I was told they are not quite as strong as the black Clamex P-15 but at 25% less cost, I wouldn't expect them to be. |
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