Question How to cut MDF frames with a MORSO

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Jefsco

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Help - I purchased a MORSO Chopper about 1 year ago. I have tried several times to cut frames made of MDF from Frame America, but the results are very very poor.

Is there a secret way to use the MORSO to cut MDF frames or is it a hopeless cause?

Thanks

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Fill the gap in the fence (where the blade point meet) with silicone. Take a cut , wipe blades, let silicone dry, now you should be set. I have a saw now but used to cut bonaza wood all of the time on my Morso and I though it was really easy to cut.
 
Grumbling Mike said:
I understood that MDF has impurities such as metals and would dull a chopper very quickly. ANyone know about this?
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Read about Framerica / Bonanza Wood from the horse's mouth here Don't think you have to worry to much about impurities in this product anymore than anything else. At least I have never had that experience.

A little more:
Framerica® Facility Certified “Green”

September 1, 2008, Yaphank, NY- Framerica®’s purpose-built, New York based facility has been certified as an Environmentally Preferable Product Downstream Licensed Facility (EPP Downstream) by the Composite Panel Association. The program is designed to provide retailers, distributors, designers, specifiers, OEM’s and consumers an easy way to identify environmentally responsible products. To that end, Framerica has pledged to continue using its BonanzaWood® substrate from sources that are CPA EPP certified. The CPA EPP Certification Program is the most widely-specified environmental certification program for composite wood panels in North America . Seeking licensing for its facility seemed natural for Framerica, especially considering that its entire manufacturing process has been designed to curtail any negative impact on the environment. The company circulates its sawdust through a state of the art furnace system, using the energy in processing and to heat its facility. The most advanced fixtures and power systems likewise reduce impacts. Local initiatives are involved in recycling any and everything possible. Company officials say they will continue all “earth friendly” policies as a way of providing customers will products that they can be proud of.
 
Bondo auto filler works also. Its longer lasting & firmer than the silicone. Clean all surfaces with acetone or other solvent. Put it on , scrape off the excess let dry, then run the blades through. (will not harm blades) We also use it on the Pistorius fence & base. Showing you the exact blade cutting location & helps to control chipping. Another modification on the pistorius was putting Lexan on top of the safety shield,& installing a light in the blade area so you can view the cutting action when need be.
 
Bondo, eh? Never thought of that, I might have to give that a try.
:cool: Rick
How durable is it? Does it have to be replaced or augmented frequently? Is is possible to remove the Bondo cleanly if I don't like the results?
 
Very durable,replace as needed,remove with light scraping,or solvent, such as lacquer thinner or acetone. I normally replace with new blades as they are deeper or wider if a saw, than the older worn blades.
 
so the bondo will hold the edge flush so less chipping, I have never heard of this, has this been discused before? My biggest problem is with the bottom edge of the moulding, specially on woods that have a lot of filler in them and softer pines, but the ones with filler seem to crumble. will this help with my problem?
 
You know what happens when you cut a mat without a slipsheet? (kinda pushes out the back.)Same thing when cutting with a saw or chopper, the Bondo will make your surface flush and will help you to get a better edge when you make your cut. Also keep your chopper blades clean, wipe with lighter fluid or WD-40 & then wipe clean so no oil gets in to the wood .They will cut smooth & not drag from material build up.
 
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