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   Sphere | Jul 30, 2005 02:00am | #1

   with a clamp'n'tool guide? 90 seconds.

     Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   Dave45 | Jul 30, 2005 02:35am | #2

   With my circular saw and guide, I could do three cuts in about 2-3 minutes which would include measuring and resetting the guide.

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   dinothecarpenter | Jul 30, 2005 02:38am | #3

   Thanks Dave.

   90 sec to 3 minutes.

   If we can average 2 minutes do you think is OK?

   YCF Dino

    

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   Sphere | Jul 30, 2005 02:43am | #5

   I can set a depth gage that moves away from the path on a swivel..90 secs. 3 rips, within a 32cnd of all, set up time, is not included, but I'd add 45 sec to the cutting time.

   Howzat?  135 secs.

   But I am still waiting for UPS..)G(  Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   Dave45 | Jul 30, 2005 04:37pm | #11

   OK, my curiosity is getting the better of me now. 

   Your original post actually implies a second question which would involve the precision (i.e. repeatability) of the cuts.  If I just want three "chunks", my setup time is negligible (sometimes, I just eyeball it) so it's just a question of how fast can I run the saw across the plywood.

   If, on the other hand, I want three identical pieces, the operation will take longer since I'll spend more time measuring and setting up my guide

   Why is speed so important anyway?

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   dinothecarpenter | Jul 30, 2005 11:44pm | #13

   Why is speed so important anyway?

   We have to start from somewhere. The tablesaw is the "record holder" for consecutive cuts. EZ to set the fence but not so EZ to push the wood some times.

   What we try to find is the average cutting speed. How fast is fast and  can it be any faster  and make it EZier the same time?

   YCF Dino

    

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   dinothecarpenter | Jul 30, 2005 02:42am | #4

   Call me

   I have email problems.

   Dino

   
   

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   Edited 7/30/2005 12:37 am ET by YCFriend

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   Sphere | Jul 30, 2005 03:09am | #6

   Great talking with you, see ya there. I'll bring the feta? LOL  Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   SamT | Jul 30, 2005 06:25am | #7

   Dino,

   Depends.

   I can cut 3 each 1 1/2" strips from the edge in 45 seconds, including setup time, at an accuracy of ±1/8". Call it 60 seconds for 3 each 3 1/2" rips.

   I can cut to within the thickness of the pencil line one time in 30 seconds, not counting setup.

   I can cut any dimension at ±1/4", including rakes of less than 45*, with 20 seconds setup and less than 12 seconds/48" of cut.

   I can cut to the accuracy of a fence in 15 seconds plus some setup time.

   I have taken 5 minutes or more when cutting finished trim from T111.

   I have ripped full sheets to 5 1/4"±1/8" x 8' strips at the rate of 1 sheet every 4 minutes with an initial setup time of 5 minutes.

   All the above with a Skilsaw.

   Whatcher point?

   Or is it too EZ to guess? LOL

   SamT

    

    

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   dinothecarpenter | Jul 30, 2005 07:00am | #8

   Thanks Sam.

   I will save your post.

   The point is that we test some ideas and we can use some feedback from other users.

   You know our goal. To do the same thing in 1/3 of the time and EZ.

   I let you know in few.

   Thanks.

   YCF Dino

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   JeffBuck | Jul 30, 2005 07:27am | #9

   yeah ... what are we cutting?

   3/4 or 2x?

    

    

    

   Jeff    Buck Construction

    Artistry In Carpentry

        Pittsburgh Pa

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   dinothecarpenter | Jul 30, 2005 07:31am | #10

   3/4" panels first.

   Then we can try the 2xs.

    

   YCF dino

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   MSA1 | Jul 30, 2005 11:00pm | #12

   Is this a contest or a a filler board? I'm guessing with a straight edge & circ saw, under 5 min. I wouldnt use a table saw for that cut anyway.

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   dinothecarpenter | Jul 30, 2005 11:52pm | #14

   Get any piece of wood or panel. No just cross cuts.

   make 3 consecutive (cut to size-Dimensional) cuts.

   48" long. Use your tablesaw.

   And tell me so I don't have to buy one for just few cuts.

   Then I'll buy you a "joe's cup of coffee"

   Thanks

   YCF Dino.