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   dieselpig | Jul 06, 2005 12:59am | #1

   Send it back and get a headcutter and a chainsaw.  Way too much slop and not enough depth of cut for most roof-cutting applications. 

   The Prazi's are good for square cutting 6X and 4X stock to a decent square cut, but they're real tough to get good results with when accuracy is needed.

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   Timuhler | Jul 06, 2005 01:04am | #2

   I agree with Brian, send it back and buy a Headcutter from Bigfoot tools  http://www.bigfoottools.com

   We have the 75° Headcutter and it works pretty good, but a friend welded a bigger plate for about 50$ to make it more stable.  It works really well, although the steel is heavy.  We are undecided if the weight is good or bad or neither.  It is really nice during cutting, but bolted to the saw, it is heavy!

   Here are a couple of pics that show the modified Headcutter. 

   http://pic9.picturetrail.com/VOL293/2163851/6440753/91453848.jpg

   http://pic9.picturetrail.com/VOL293/2163851/6440753/89601200.jpg

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   dieselpig | Jul 06, 2005 01:10am | #3

   I need a "welder buddy".  I always pull the saw into the cut (pull the top of the saw towards my body) right at the end of the cut.  I don't know if I'm over-extended or what, but that last 6" or so worth of stock I'm cutting is always off a bit.

   When I try to compensate I just make a bigger mess.  I think a larger base like you've got is in order. 

   Progress, not perfection.  Right? 

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   nava | Jul 06, 2005 01:11am | #4

   i believe i'll follow your advice. but i think i'll keep the lightweight prazi for beams and what have you. thanks

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   caseyr | Jul 06, 2005 01:18am | #5

   What is the approximate price of the headcutter?  And why did you feel it necessary to weld on the plate rather than bolt on something like a 1/4" aluminum plate?

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   dieselpig | Jul 06, 2005 01:24am | #6

   They're about $250... at least that's what I payed for the 75 degree model back in February.

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   Timuhler | Jul 06, 2005 07:20am | #7

   Casey,

   I don't think you need to weld the base, but you need make sure nothing moves that isn't supposed to.