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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 20:03:02 GMT -5
The blue and orange package smashers delivered my new saw today . All the parts were in good shape , the cardboard box had a few holes in it .
WOW Compared to the American cast iron saw and a cheap Makita roll around table saw , this Mafell saw is absolute quality !!
The fit and finish is just excellent . Will add more thoughts and pictures later .
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 28, 2015 1:19:11 GMT -5
Very nice and very shiny. Enjoy the new saw
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Post by mick on Apr 28, 2015 3:09:07 GMT -5
Very good lots of cutting in the background there enjoy and looking forward to hear what you think of it
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Post by GhostFist on Apr 28, 2015 4:26:54 GMT -5
One sexy looking saw, completely jealous. Keep us updated on your thoughts
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Apr 28, 2015 6:57:15 GMT -5
Congrats on the new saw, looks great.
What's the other TS in the background?
John
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 7:26:37 GMT -5
Congrats on the new saw, looks great. What's the other TS in the background? John John The other table saw is a Delta contractors saw with a unifence .Was purchased when still made in America , and not made by the Starfish Shrimp and tool company in China..........Lol |
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Apr 28, 2015 17:21:04 GMT -5
Thanks, thought it was a Delta.
Gotta ask, why the upgrade from a US made contractors TS to the Erika & why the 85?
John
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Apr 28, 2015 21:26:39 GMT -5
Awesome pics...just curious - with the fence is there not an aluminum extrusion that you add to the black cast piece? Plans for a sliding table at all or any other accessories? How has the cut been thus far with the stock blade?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 22:14:31 GMT -5
Thanks, thought it was a Delta. Gotta ask, why the upgrade from a US made contractors TS to the Erika & why the 85? John Hi John Heavy machinery has its place on a house build , the 85 Erika can be moved by one person . Has plenty of power and ripping capacity , the pull function is the key feature. With out going on a long rant about the trades .........might be my last house build from the ground up to handing over the keys at the completion of all work. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2015 22:27:27 GMT -5
Awesome pics...just curious - with the fence is there not an aluminum extrusion that you add to the black cast piece? Plans for a sliding table at all or any other accessories? How has the cut been thus far with the stock blade? Have made a extension for the rip fence with wood and a old extrusion .Working on a side table for the Extension rails .Standard blade is fine. Have a couple of Tenryu 250mm blades to try out. google+ got hacked.......no pictures |
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Apr 28, 2015 23:39:03 GMT -5
Awesome pics...just curious - with the fence is there not an aluminum extrusion that you add to the black cast piece? Plans for a sliding table at all or any other accessories? How has the cut been thus far with the stock blade? Have made a extension for the rip fence with wood and a old extrusion .Working on a side table for the Extension rails .Standard blade is fine. Have a couple of Tenryu 250mm blades to try out. Pictures linkThe fence design is pretty slick. Thanks for all the pics...good stuff! |
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Post by 7 on Apr 28, 2015 23:48:56 GMT -5
Nice pics. Looks like you are a big fan of Trojan saw horses. I love those things. I designed my portable work table around a pair of the shorter ones and use a set of the longer ones all the time.
No intention of changing the subject of the thread from the Erika to some silly saw horses- Erika is a much more interesting subject...keep the info coming, there isn't a lot of information out there about the 85.
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Post by questa on Apr 29, 2015 16:57:42 GMT -5
Congrats Joe, adaptations look great. Look forward to more pics. I love my 70EC.
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Apr 29, 2015 18:49:53 GMT -5
Joe,
Thanks for the input, the Erika 70 is on my short list for this year.
John
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 19:45:50 GMT -5
What a table saw , should have bought one years ago . Would like to thank Wrightwoodwork ,Skinee ,Questa,Woodster,Kalas ,Robert Hickman and the staff of Mafell Users Forum . The many pictures , videos and conversation helped to commit money for a little known tool in the USA .
Likes so far
Quiet powerful motor
Dust collection is great
MFA fence is so cool
Pull stroke will simplify many cuts
only weighs 76 pounds.......no more late helper for heavy equipment
dislike
money.......my first new truck cost less!!! PS totally worth every penny
Riving knife will need some work
hope the forum members dont mind the link for more pictures ...........google+ got hacked sorry no pictures.
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