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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 14, 2015 16:16:34 GMT -5
That's generally right especially with the track saw and rail. I certainly wouldn't try with the mt or ts type saws as you don't have a full view of the blade which is essential in this type of work. With this type of work you can follow shallow curves and dips with both a circular saw or table saw it may take a couple of shot to pull the material or saw back depending on which route you take to change the direction ever do slightly. If I was scribing to a really lumpy wall then the jigsaw would be getting used. It's all about using the most appropriate tool to the task
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 14, 2015 16:18:32 GMT -5
I am speaking from no experience... However a track saw or a table saw generally gives straight cuts. So if the wood was bend to mark it, or ends up being bent when installed, then the top will not be flat. I like using my jig saw - but it it is more than one would expect. The flooring looks like it came straight off the boat with the animals. I'm not sure who's not understanding who!.. but speaking from experience, a straight piece of wood can be cut into a curve with a circular or table saw! Aaron was showing a smart way to cut a taper on a table saw, and trust me, it works well. If the existing beams are curved (as was the case in which I was talking), the bottom of the cuts have to be curved so the top ends up flat. In a professional setting, when there are that many cuts to do (i.e tens of metres) in solid timber, a jigsaw is a no-no. It might be the case that generally circular bladed saws are used for straight cuts, but a gentle curve over 5 or 6m is do-able. Yep 100% correct |
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Post by holmz on Sept 14, 2015 21:49:12 GMT -5
Thanks - I got the taper part, and the jig was slick.
I usually end up with a curve when I do not want one, but intentionally it is harder for me.
I had some vertical 2x6 that needed to go up against a curved brick wall. The p1cc beavered its way through pretty quickly, but 10s of meters would not be so much fun.
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Post by aas on Sept 15, 2015 0:57:35 GMT -5
Thanks - I got the taper part, and the jig was slick. I usually end up with a curve when I do not want one, but intentionally it is harder for me. I had some vertical 2x6 that needed to go up against a curved brick wall. The p1cc beavered its way through pretty quickly, but 10s of meters would not be so much fun. All part of the fun of renovation - finding the best way to do a job with the tools on hand! Maybe I'll change my mind about using a jigsaw once I've got the P1CC - made the stupid mistake of getting a Carvex! :-( |
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Post by holmz on Sept 15, 2015 1:45:37 GMT -5
[q ... All part of the fun of renovation - finding the best way to do a job with the tools on hand! Maybe I'll change my mind about using a jigsaw once I've got the P1CC - made the stupid mistake of getting a Carvex! :-( Those Carvex jig saws sound great. Optimised saw blade guide for even greater cutting precision Festool Carvex Jigsaw delivers 3,800 strokes per minute and unbeatable profile-cutting capacity.The optimised third saw blade guide with parallel adjustable carbide jaws achieves perfect results, regardless of the properties and thickness of the material. The CARVEX is extremely lightweight, rests snugly in the hand and is easy to operate for maximum working comfort. With programmable stroboscopic light for a perfect view in any position.The jigsaw is covered by Festool's comprehensive 3-year warranty. Maybe I should have done the 30 trail rather than the p1cc. |
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Post by aas on Sept 15, 2015 5:03:19 GMT -5
No, no!.. you did well getting the P1CC. I got the Carvex after falling for all the 'system' approach, it's not Festools finest!
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Post by holmz on Sept 15, 2015 6:13:07 GMT -5
Please tell me about "the system"...  |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 15, 2015 7:11:21 GMT -5
A few weeks back on the the job I had to repair on of the shutters whilst waiting on permission to lift floors and alterations. Here is pic of the repair ready to be sanded |
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Post by aas on Sept 15, 2015 7:54:33 GMT -5
Are they the internal sort of shutters that fold to the side of the window reveal?.. I had to quote for some work on a Chateau last year, they had a 'lounge' of about 120 sq.m, with 8 windows over 3m tall, with these beautiful internal wooden shutters that bi-folded into each side.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 15, 2015 13:07:54 GMT -5
Yes that's the ones. In one of the rooms the wall is panelled below the dado/chair line with one of the walls being curved and the panels curved as well and also 2 doors curved. When the room is a bit emptier I will get some pics taken
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Post by aas on Sept 15, 2015 14:38:36 GMT -5
Wow, sounds interesting. Been a while since I restored panel work.
Out of interest, are you doing the whole renovation or just the wood related work? (I saw all the cables going in!)
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 15, 2015 16:02:09 GMT -5
I'm hoping that some of the panels will come off without too much hassle. Especially the one on the curved wall. I'm only doing the woodwork. The plumbing and electrics are being done by the respected trades. The client is pretty hands and always available to ask questions. Today was going over the layout of one of the bathrooms for the water tank ,access platform then an access stair to the roof. They had used I think google sketch up. First time I'd seen. Pretty impressed with it. Also today a load of doors and shutters come back from the dip and strip. Come back looking fairly good. One of the doors had being patched by a clown and basically destroyed the stile. So I will be changing the stile. Also there is a load of diamond patches to do
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Post by aas on Sept 16, 2015 3:16:45 GMT -5
Good luck with the curved panels - I've done a little bit of curved mouldings, challenges the brain sometimes, but really satisfying to see it done.
I've never used google sketch up, I have the full Autodesk suite - but that makes Mafell look cheap!.. good to work with a customer like that though!
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 16, 2015 7:31:28 GMT -5
Aaron, this is a cool project. keep us posted with your repairs and renovations. Here in Canada, the oldest home I've had the opportunity to work on was dated by newspapers stuffed behind the shoe molding to 1886. Not the same type of construction methods. Found some boxes for Thomas Edison light bulbs in the ceiling boasting the advantages of electric lighting over gas, as the home had been retrofit with electric fixtures. Gas fixtures were still in place.
Love those paneled shutters and the way they can completely transform a room
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 16, 2015 8:56:19 GMT -5
Will keep you posted. Here is a couple of horror repairs |
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