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Post by christoph on Oct 17, 2013 15:23:58 GMT -5
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Post by christoph on Oct 17, 2013 15:25:32 GMT -5
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Post by christoph on Oct 17, 2013 15:27:15 GMT -5
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Post by christoph on Oct 17, 2013 15:36:28 GMT -5
One more explanation: even without this cheap reducing adaptor the standard mafell/starmix hose fits perfectly even in the big mafell y-piece, but then, the upper hose of the erica (vac obove the sawblade) has no funktion, its sealed by the hose-conector of the vac. Hope you understand, you may see also in one of the first pictures...
and cause this cheap little reduction piece i used is made of rubber, many hose-diameters and connectors should fit!
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 17, 2013 16:01:38 GMT -5
Interesting post need to look into getting that reducer thanks for that
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 29, 2013 16:07:02 GMT -5
I've come to the conclusion, believe it or not the erika saw with multi function fence is faster for finishings than a standard chop saw. Currently doing a house of finishings with a 2nd year apprentice. I get the apprentice to fit all the skirting and facings inside the cupboards whilst I do the facings. Normally it takes him just under 2 days to the skirting upstairs using the chop saw. This time using the erika for the first time and not being used to it and having to think a different way from what he is used to. He managed to do all the skirtings upstairs m just over a day. Plus I also think its also good to develop different ways to do jobs so you are able to adapt to different situations
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 29, 2013 18:23:10 GMT -5
So what do you think makes the process faster? It is good exercise to try new approaches to old problems for sure. Helps to keep us thinking about the problem and refining our techniques?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 29, 2013 19:32:21 GMT -5
What I thinks makes it faster is when using the multi fence. The fence is marked out upto 500mm. With the fence set up correctly all the sizes are the correct distance from the blade no matter the angle. Obviously the wall are longer than 500mm. So what I simply do is measure my distance between the wall and minus 100mm so nice easy maths then I hold the mark so it is on the 100mm mark on the fence and cut first time. No moving it to to line as the cut will be spot on. Then for the internal corners where you cut 45 for the scribe profile. This time mark 100mm short from the short point, but this time instead of holding the mark at the 100mm mark on the fence, hold it at the 102mm mark on the fence which then means the blade will be right on the line for the short point no moving the blade up and down creeping to the line. It is just that accurate and it is so much easier to work out where the cut will be. When the apprentice is cutting for his scribes he will leave his lengths a bit longer anyway in case he cuts his scribe wrong. Where I will just add on 3/4 mm so it pushes in tight to the corners, but that is more to do with years of practice and being more confident. If I get time tommorow I will make a video of doing some skirtings
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 29, 2013 21:23:54 GMT -5
Very interested indeed. I look forward to it.
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Post by jalvis on Oct 30, 2013 10:08:26 GMT -5
I've always thought the Erika would be a good tool for Moldings. One of the problems with Miter Saws is blade deflection, long learning curve for accuracy, and serious safety concerns. The thought of a first year guy using a miter saw scares me to the point I don't allow it. With Proper setup and a short lesson the Erika would be far safer and accurate.
So do you have a stop system for the Erika? Thats the only thing it needs; especially for casing. For new construction I walk around the house and measure all the doors writing the size on the jamb and a note pad. Set the stops for lengths and cut all together. Glue and clamp the miters and then carry inside to be set. Not much room for error once the stops are set and you only measure once.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 30, 2013 12:23:11 GMT -5
No I don't have stop system at the moment but it something I'm considering in the future. I take it what you call casings is what I would call facings. I do kind of similar to what you would do for a new build I go around measure what my short point size is adding on 6mm for the list righting down how many of each size. So if I was doing for 10 doors 10 at 1 size and 10 at the other sizes. The lengths we get in to do the facings you get 2 legs and 1 head making up a full set. So I just load up all 20 lengths with a roller on each side for support then measure 2.1 from each side which leaves plenty for the heads. Then I will start cutting the mitres on the heads. So for the first set of 10 cut the first mitre then measure my short point an cut to size. Now if I had a stop system I would set, but as I don't what I do is measure back a 100mm and use it as my rod then on the next 9 the same size cut the first mitre then using the rod mark off my size then hold to the 100mm mark on the fence and cut and they will all be the same. Then I go around and fit all my heads. Then what I do is crab 2 legs for a set then sit it on the base blocks and mark the long points then cut to the lines, they Will be a whisker too long say 1mm I just glue then spring in the mitre so when it is all nailed the mitres are pushed tight. I have done some vids today I will post when i get down loaded. Some of the camera work could be better but people should get the general idea. I'm a joiner first. Try to film with a phone isn't the easier way when doi.g yourself
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 30, 2013 12:41:03 GMT -5
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 30, 2013 13:18:34 GMT -5
I'm dying to see trim work with the erika. As a said for smaller jobs I like to use my 300 which can easily handle simple baseboards/skirting boards and door and Window casings. I probably wouldn't hand it off to an apprentice though as you do have to flip your boards around to get all your cuts. On a side note, I wonder if an apprentice practices with sketchup if it will help them with 3d visualization on the feild. As for video quality, it's of no concern. As you stated, we're carpenters not film makers. ....well technically I am a film maker but you're not going to get much better quality from me as I'd be working off a smart phone as well. Trust me aaron your pics and videos are truly appreciated. (Yes I do plan on getting some videos made, just setting up the tiniest shop in the world right now then I can get playing with my own projects).
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 30, 2013 14:55:59 GMT -5
Here is the first of few vids to come of doing finishings using the erika
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 30, 2013 15:17:15 GMT -5
Cool!
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