I am considering a vertical panel saw for breaking down plywood. Any recommendations either store boughten or homebrew would be appreciated. Please include why you recommend it over others.
Jim
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Hello from Somerset in the beautiful Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands.
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
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"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
Here is one version. Do NOT try it.
This is the Model 10, in decapitation mode.
steve
This is the Model 10, in decapitation mode.
steve
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10 ER, stripped down.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
Basic 10ER, Parts machine. Will be a semi-dedicated drill-press machine.
10 ER, a "survivor" of the trailer fire, in the back yard, needing restoration. Has a Mk5 headrest. Finally, stripped down.
Numerous parts, for Model 10 stuff. Except for lower saw guard, A and B adapters, I've got it.
Looking for one more, or some 9 inch extension table raisers.
For the same or less money than a panel saw, I'd be buying one of the Festool guided track saws. http://www.festoolusa.com/power-tools/track-saws/kablerj wrote:I am considering a vertical panel saw for breaking down plywood. Any recommendations either store boughten or homebrew would be appreciated. Please include why you recommend it over others.
Jim
They are incredibly accurate, totally portable, take up far less space than a panel saw and when hooked up to a a Festool dust extractor (or any shop vac) are virtually dust free. It will also give a splinter free edge (cleaner than a panel saw) and has a riving knife. Toss the plywood on a piece of rigid foam insulation, thrown the Festool track saw on it and you have the ideal set up for breaking down sheet goods.
I don't have one
but I have a Festool random orbit sander and the thing is dust free, as advertized. Really well engineered tools.Gotta love the 50's.skou wrote:Here is one version. Do NOT try it.
This is the Model 10, in decapitation mode.
steve
Hello from Somerset in the beautiful Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands.
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
I hear ya. But I already have a track saw. I'm looking for a vertical solution.algale wrote:For the same or less money than a panel saw, I'd be buying one of the Festool guided track saws.
Jim
Hello from Somerset in the beautiful Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands.
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
If you want to rip plywood vertically, then EurekaZone's Universal Edge Guide might suit your needs. There are a couple videos on YouTube showing this.
Crosscutting would be harder, but not impossible, with good track.
Crosscutting would be harder, but not impossible, with good track.
Roy
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop size, Avid 5x10 Pro CNC w/ATC, CNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop size, Avid 5x10 Pro CNC w/ATC, CNCed G0704 milling machineLaser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
I break down sheet goods on a cutting table with a EurekaZone guide. The table goes together or comes apart in a couple minutes and is easy to throw in the car for off-site work.
Just curious, because I've never used one what are the advantages/benefits of a panel saw?
Just curious, because I've never used one what are the advantages/benefits of a panel saw?
New Leaf Custom Woodworking
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Berry Conway - Chief Dust Maker
In my case, I have a hallway that is useless for a SS or any stand alone machine. But a panel saw would fit the space, and always be ready to set in a sheet and cut it to size.berry wrote:Just curious, because I've never used one what are the advantages/benefits of a panel saw?
Hello from Somerset in the beautiful Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands.
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
Mark 7, Mark VII, Mark V 520, Mark V 510 x 2, Mark V 500
SPT's - Band Saw, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer, strip sander, Oscillating Sander, Speed Increaser
SS Freestanding - Pro Planer, Scroll Saw, Overarm Pin Router, Power Station, DC3000 x 2
Made for SS - Incra iBox, Ring Master
"Honest dear, I can quit any time I want."
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Ed in Tampa
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A good panel saw is expensive. One like used in the big stores is cheap and produce cuts equal to how cheap they are.
I had the pleasure to use a $30,000 panel saw and it was a thing of beauty.
I was guaranteed accurate to .001 over the 8 by 16 foot frame. The supports moved by air pressure depending on where the saw was, so you could never cut into a support.
The finish of the cut was polish smooth and it cut laminate to 4/4 stock thickness with equal ease.
To be that accurate it had to be bolted to a 6 inch concrete floor. And it had a frame work that was about 4 to 6 feet deep behind it.
Frankly for a home owner/hobbyist the track saw is the way to go.
I had the pleasure to use a $30,000 panel saw and it was a thing of beauty.
I was guaranteed accurate to .001 over the 8 by 16 foot frame. The supports moved by air pressure depending on where the saw was, so you could never cut into a support.
The finish of the cut was polish smooth and it cut laminate to 4/4 stock thickness with equal ease.
To be that accurate it had to be bolted to a 6 inch concrete floor. And it had a frame work that was about 4 to 6 feet deep behind it.
Frankly for a home owner/hobbyist the track saw is the way to go.
Ed in Tampa
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Don't have one, but have also been looking. Woodcraft has a reasonably priced one. Not sure how good it is though. Thanks for posting this...I to would like to know if anyone has tried it.kablerj wrote:I am considering a vertical panel saw for breaking down plywood. Any recommendations either store boughten or homebrew would be appreciated. Please include why you recommend it over others.
Jim
Chucks in Phoenix Mark V(5), Mark VII(2),Power Pro, Planer, Crafter Station, Jointer,Bandsaw(3),Lathe Duplicator,Belt Sander,Jig Saw,DC3300(2),"Sears Router Crafter", Post Drill, Stand alone Overarm Router. Jointmatic ++++,