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Post by fidelfs on Sept 13, 2013 9:58:02 GMT -5
Sorry for the dumb question. What Erika 60, 70 and 85 mean?
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Post by jonathan on Sept 13, 2013 9:59:39 GMT -5
it stands for the depth of cut, in millimeters.
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Post by 7 on Sept 13, 2013 23:14:38 GMT -5
Is there an advantage of the push pull feature of the erika compared to a sliding compound miter saw?
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Post by jonathan on Sept 14, 2013 0:19:20 GMT -5
I find there's more control and it's quicker and safer to operate than using the slider on small pieces. Remember the Erika can be outfitted with a sliding table. The pull function is not a replacement for a sliding table. It's just another handy feature of the saw.
As a side note, the Erika line are the best and most precise portable table saws money can buy, period.
If you have the money, there's really nothing to be worried about.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 14, 2013 4:29:05 GMT -5
Yeah like Jonathan says cutting small pieces is far safer , doing housing joints is far quicker and more accurate, you just remove the guard push the riving down and set the depth of the blade there is measurements on the riving knife giving depth of cut the blade stays at a constant height. Where your sliding chops saws you can flick a lever then set a bolt type thing to the depth but there us a bit of guess work then when you are cutting out you have to keep the same pressure down to keep the depth constant if you push too hard you end up going slightly deeper or not as hard you're not deep enough. The only advantage I find with using a sliding chop saw is if you're using the table and cutting left and right cuts you don't need to swing the work price across the room or turn the saw around but if I had to choose one or the other I'd choose the erika over having a sliding chop saw far more universal
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Post by jalvis on Sept 14, 2013 11:19:20 GMT -5
With the Erika pull function it also allows one to cut more angles than a chop saw would ever be able to do. The Erika also has a Miter pyramid that makes quick work of mitering two different size pieces without adjusting for two angles. In addition the dust collection is better. Theres even more reason but you get the point. The Erika has been a want for years but for the price one can get a decent Sliding table saw if you have shop space.
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Post by checkmax on Aug 14, 2014 15:11:43 GMT -5
Any thoughts on the voltage requirements for erika or any of the Mafell tools? Is it practical to have the 230V with a step-up transformer? I'm thinking more shop scenarios. It could work on a jobsite I guess if you have the correct extension cords. I'm wondering what people's experience has been.
Sounds like Kalas you are in North America using the 230V Erika 85 - did you hardwire a plug in your shop? It looks like you're plugged in the wall in your photo.
Thanks
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Post by checkmax on Aug 14, 2014 15:12:01 GMT -5
Any thoughts on the voltage requirements for erika or any of the Mafell tools? Is it practical to have the 230V with a step-up transformer? I'm thinking more shop scenarios. It could work on a jobsite I guess if you have the correct extension cords. I'm wondering what people's experience has been.
Sounds like Kalas you are in North America using the 230V Erika 85 - did you hardwire a plug in your shop? It looks like you're plugged in the wall in your photo.
Thanks
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Aug 14, 2014 22:38:18 GMT -5
Any thoughts on the voltage requirements for erika or any of the Mafell tools? Is it practical to have the 230V with a step-up transformer? I'm thinking more shop scenarios. It could work on a jobsite I guess if you have the correct extension cords. I'm wondering what people's experience has been. Sounds like Kalas you are in North America using the 230V Erika 85 - did you hardwire a plug in your shop? It looks like you're plugged in the wall in your photo. Thanks I've been looking at the Erika 85 for job site use. I noticed that Timberwolf Tools sells a 240v transformer, might be work checking out?... www.timberwolftools.com/tools/protool/converter.html |
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Post by checkmax on Aug 15, 2014 1:38:25 GMT -5
I would suggest looking to Amazon. They have an assortment of transformers with many for free shipping which could be large for a 37lb transformer.
I'm still wondering if there's a performance issue given different frequencies.
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Post by kalas on Aug 15, 2014 5:38:56 GMT -5
I use the Erika 85 in my shop as my dedicated table saw. It will soon house a router too. The lo65. Absolutely love the Erika. It is the same universal motor situation in this saw as in most (all?) Mafell tools. It will run on both 50 and 60 hz. I have a 230v dust collector too so I didn't change the plug on the saw, just the vac. And the vac to the wall. No transformer.
One of these plug adapters will even let you skip changing the schuko/euro plug(assuming this is your outlet (6-20) :
WonPro WA-21 Universal to North American NEMA 6-20P Grounded Power Plug Adapter
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Post by checkmax on Aug 15, 2014 6:32:19 GMT -5
Ah.
So did you wire a 220V plug in your shop?
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Post by kalas on Aug 15, 2014 8:46:29 GMT -5
Yes. I have several 1phase and 3phase outlets.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Aug 15, 2014 23:25:21 GMT -5
Any thoughts on the voltage requirements for erika or any of the Mafell tools? Is it practical to have the 230V with a step-up transformer? I'm thinking more shop scenarios. It could work on a jobsite I guess if you have the correct extension cords. I'm wondering what people's experience has been. Sounds like Kalas you are in North America using the 230V Erika 85 - did you hardwire a plug in your shop? It looks like you're plugged in the wall in your photo. Thanks I've been looking at the Erika 85 for job site use. I noticed that Timberwolf Tools sells a 240v transformer, might be work checking out?... www.timberwolftools.com/tools/protool/converter.htmlYes - I had a talk with David about using these with 230 volt tools and I believe that they have been using this one for years with all the tools in the shop without issue. I inquired as the 1/2 sheet sander only comes in 230 volt and I have been considering this sander. |
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