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30 thoughts on “Say Hello to my Little Friend!”

    1. There is a visible movement of the saw and the hands that hold it when it is turned on. I was some distance away. Concern is relative to proximity
      Jh

    1. They came that way from Jameel at Benchcrafted. You will have to get with him if you want one

      Jh

  9. I think the underlying theme of these FORP events is “Size does matter”.

    ( +1 on the tee shirt. It really helps sell the entire pic and title.)

  12. Ah…Yes…The daily life of we Timberwrights…

    Big Wood.
    Big Tools.
    Big Joints (threads included 🙂 )

    …and lots and lots of delicious “murdered meat products!”

    1. Hmmm…I am not sure “too much blade” is actually the issue??

      I agree that the “gyroscopic effect” is daunting, but the “proper use” and “conditioning” makes this tool more than applicable for the “right job.” I have worked with and number of skilled brutes that handle this tool with one hand and arm without issue…but that again is about “proper use and conditioning” more than them actually being “brutes”…:-)

      1. I have plenty of experience with these saws including timber frames. I have also seen plenty of guys use them one handed. It won’t change the fact that hand held tools with very large blades should be used with a serious dose of caution. The way other people use dangerous tools without caution is the reason I work in my shop and not with them on a jobsite. I’ve witnessed the aftermath of too many horrific injuries. Besides, those saws are too heavy for their base plate. Their accuracy is limited to 10ft joinery. Joinery that is only seen from 10ft away.

    1. There is a “custom modified base” for the Makita Timbersaw than can be adapted to the festool track system. We have just taken to employing the track (at times) to facilitate certain “long rips/scarf” cuts and/or “gang cuts” of rafter/joist ends. It does a great job in most germane applications…

      1. I have missed called them “tracks” ever since I got to use on in the early 70’s…I still do it today, even knowing they are called “rails” the silly habit has formed in my head :-\

  17. That blade must cut really cleanly – those victims keeled over behind you show no signs of blood!

    1. Try one first…

      but I think you will really like it if you have much need for cutting “big timber.” When well tuned, and properly employed they can split the layout line, or trim cleanly the score line.

      We use them all the time for all manner of cut…both production “gang cuts” or even some rather tedious repetitive cuts that a larger saw can expedite (when done well and proper.) We have found it very useful in repetitive cuts for such acts as 背割 – “Se-wari” (aka The “spine divide” or “back split” method of relieving stress in timber by kerfing top of member found in many Asian timber framing modalities such as 民家 – “Minka.”

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