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Post by ohan on Jun 23, 2015 0:58:42 GMT -5
Sorry, I got that wrong. For some reason I thought I saw Chris Schwarz using one (at Dictum) and thought it was ripping. However it was only ripping because they were dealing with a laminated top. The Makita looks really fussy to use (more like a real chainsaw).
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Post by Red on Jun 23, 2015 1:06:08 GMT -5
Yeah, the Makita timber mounting system -- which normally works very well -- doesn't quite fit the bill when it comes to mortising large timbers. The Makita/Protool/Hema mortising stands, on the other hand, work very efficiently.
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Post by holmz on Jun 23, 2015 1:51:35 GMT -5
So the Makita does one fixed size mortice? No, Holmz. The Makita mortiser depicted in the photo can accommodate various sizes of cutters. We don't use it that way, but it certainly can be used to make various sizes of deep notches.
By the way, I mistakenly thought that Ohan was asking about framing chisels -- not cutters for the Makita mortiser.I as trying to be subtle.
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Post by Red on Jun 23, 2015 2:07:32 GMT -5
My apologies, Holmz, I must've lost something in translation.
Take 'er easy for all us sinners, Red
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Post by GhostFist on Jun 23, 2015 9:26:32 GMT -5
Great thread! Also feel free to post about ANY tools. This forum isn't out to make money but share information. It's nice to see everything out there when considering purchases, and I hope we can maintain honest opinions on here without bias.
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Post by Red on Jun 23, 2015 15:59:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the support, GhostFist.
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Jun 23, 2015 16:56:53 GMT -5
Red,
On the off chance you don't already know this- GhostFist "owns the joint". He and the other moderators have made it clear from the get-go that any and all tools are far game.
Speaking only for myself, please continue to offer whatever incites you feel appropriate.
John
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Post by GhostFist on Jun 23, 2015 17:23:16 GMT -5
Whoa, I don't own the joint, you do. Feel free to yell at me though if you want stuff changed or added.
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Jun 23, 2015 18:40:22 GMT -5
Pretty sure you pay the bills that keep the lights on, no?
No idea what that costs but I'd be happy to send some US dinero your way if needed. (Sorry for the hijack)
John
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Post by Red on Jun 23, 2015 21:37:34 GMT -5
Well, it's certainly liberating to know that we're free to discuss all of our tools ... but I still think that it's inappropriate to turn the MUF into an electrical theory forum for amateurs.
Having spent many years in the electrical field, here's my honest insight: PLEASE seek guidance from an electrical expert before performing any type of electrical work.
Be safe, Red
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Post by Red on Jun 24, 2015 0:35:14 GMT -5
Here's another one of the Protool CMP 150. Just like the LS 103 Ec, it requires a mortising stand for stable/accurate positioning on a timber. The mortising stand depicted here is the Protool GMP 145, and it works very well. It has a very smooth plunge and return action that helps the machine perform very efficiently.
The photographer also got a pretty good view of the modified power cord and plug that allows this mortiser to operate via our Subaru-Robin genset's 240VAC receptacle. By the way, the plug on the end of the power cord is a NEMA L14-30P. 
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Post by GhostFist on Jun 24, 2015 4:34:55 GMT -5
Pretty sure you pay the bills that keep the lights on, no? No idea what that costs but I'd be happy to send some US dinero your way if needed. (Sorry for the hijack)
John
I pay a very small fee for hosting pictures on the sight. Other than that the board is hosted for free, pain for by those ads I can't see due to my ad blocker. 
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Post by holmz on Jun 24, 2015 4:54:01 GMT -5
How much is it per year?
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Post by GhostFist on Jun 24, 2015 11:40:39 GMT -5
Peanuts.
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Post by Red on Jun 24, 2015 13:57:35 GMT -5
Any feedback about the TF tools, fellas? 
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