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pbarrysmith@hotmail.com:
Hi Fred,
No need for apologies, life tends to get in the way of the more important things like building models!
Thanks for the reply and the link, I will check it out. I have loads of time to decide so am looking into the different options/techniques etc.
I am really enjoying the build, it is a lovely kit and the quality truly superb. I am taking my time as this is the largest model I have ever attempted and it must be 20 years since I have built a open frame totally built up model. rediscovering the magic.
I bought the FET table saw (the larger one) it is great at cutting the longerons as long as you set it up level with a worktop to support the wood as you cut. I experimented with first cutting over size and gradually re cut the same piece using the micrometer adjustment to shave down to size until I was happy with the fit. Very satisfying!
Lindinger have a €20 off offer at the moment if you spend over €180 so could be a good time.
Here is a photo of the saw in use, does a nice clean cut with the standard blade, but I di buy a 80 tooth fine cut blade as well. No tried it yet.

pbarrysmith@hotmail.com:
Thanks Ralph. I will post some photos soon.

Barry

pbarrysmith@hotmail.com:
Hi Fred, Going to try to upload a video of me using the saw to cut some 5 mm sq pine 2.4 mtrs long,

pbarrysmith@hotmail.com:
By the way, the mask I am wearing is a 3M model 4251. It is brilliant if you wear glasses being a full face mask you do not get any steaming up of the Specs.

Barry

Fred:
HHmmm, I like your Proxxon! I was also looking at the table bandsaw, but not sure what are the advantages of one to another!
Maybe straighter cuts with the circular?

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