We're looking for advice.
We currently use a Mors0 F chopper, and are very happy with it. However, it can't handle wider mouldings and we often find ourselves ordering chop and burning money in the process. (some times it makes sense to order chop, don't get me wrong) We would like the ability to handle the larger profiles up to 5 1/2 inches or so.
We never would have considered a saw because of the noise factor and lack of space, but we walked by a booth at the Atlanta show and couldn't believe how quiet the unit was. We only have room for one or the other (chopper or saw), and have decided to give it serious consideration.
The unit we saw was the INMES IM-30 MP which came complete with a sturdy cutting table, vacuum system, pneumatic clamps, left and right guides, etc for $1995(show price). Manufactured in Brazil and distributed through a company in NC. Product Link
We looked at other alternatives (Phaedra, Fletcher, etc) but didn't get a chance to hear them run.
My question: Has anyone dealt with this company, and is this a decent product? Are there other products we should be considering? Are they all as quiet? Is it crazy to sell the chopper and switch strictly to a saw?
We're only interested in cutting WOOD with the saw. We sell very few metal frames and can continue ordering those chopped.
Thanks for any advice!
Mike & Andy
We currently use a Mors0 F chopper, and are very happy with it. However, it can't handle wider mouldings and we often find ourselves ordering chop and burning money in the process. (some times it makes sense to order chop, don't get me wrong) We would like the ability to handle the larger profiles up to 5 1/2 inches or so.
We never would have considered a saw because of the noise factor and lack of space, but we walked by a booth at the Atlanta show and couldn't believe how quiet the unit was. We only have room for one or the other (chopper or saw), and have decided to give it serious consideration.
The unit we saw was the INMES IM-30 MP which came complete with a sturdy cutting table, vacuum system, pneumatic clamps, left and right guides, etc for $1995(show price). Manufactured in Brazil and distributed through a company in NC. Product Link
We looked at other alternatives (Phaedra, Fletcher, etc) but didn't get a chance to hear them run.
My question: Has anyone dealt with this company, and is this a decent product? Are there other products we should be considering? Are they all as quiet? Is it crazy to sell the chopper and switch strictly to a saw?

We're only interested in cutting WOOD with the saw. We sell very few metal frames and can continue ordering those chopped.
Thanks for any advice!
Mike & Andy