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Ylva

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The discussion about what saw to get started in one of my other threads, so decided to make this into a separate one.

I am currently looking into buying a saw. I've had some great input so far, recommending the Inmes MP-30 which looks very promising to me.
Would love to get more feedback on it.
I have also looked at Clearmount system and Phaedra system. The feedback I got was that since you are using 'contractor saws' the precision is not that great. I have been wondering if that might be in the saw blades that you are getting. I have used a Makita saw (for woodworking around the house, not for framing) for years and have loved it so far.

I would like to get some pros and cons and different options/opinions.
Thank you all!
Ylva
Artemis Custom Framing, LLC
 
Have you seen the Video on the MP-30 yet?


Quality saw blades are an absolute must. Even the best saw with cheap or dull blades won't give you a good cut.
Beyond the saw blades though you have to be concerned with the accuracy of the cut.

Fixed angle saws, once dialed in are going to remain accurate without much maintenance. A chop saw that is constantly changed from one angle to the next is more difficult to maintain the precision angle on.
 
Ylva - Just to let you know, we do have an IM-30 in stock and can freight it right away to you if/when you're ready to make the purchase

If you'd like to talk about the product and pricing, give me a call @ (800) 699-2674, ask for Blake Steffy
 
I have a Clearmount system. I have been very happy with the saw and scale, but not thrilled with the dust!

I like the dust collection system the IM-30 has, but there was no way I was spending the extra money when I opened! There were too many things to spend money on and that just didn't seem to make the list at the time.

I did buy a hand sander which I use more for chops I buy, but also for some profiles that just seem to rock on the saw bed.

Not to derail this thread, but for my money, a used scale and saw works fine at the beginning. This is one area where I tend to agree with Wendy. If I were to prioritize your spending I'd go something like this (excluding the things you HAVE to have like screwdrivers(handtools) and inventory):

  • Outside Signage
  • POS
  • Showroom lighting!
  • Manual equipment like wall cutters and table top mat cutter (make sure there as good as you can afford)
  • Showroom merchandising and displays (including counter and wall displays)
  • CMC
  • Art/inventory storage
  • a manual sander
  • a saw better than the "minimum" (I would say a chop saw with a scale is the minimum)

obviously just one man's opinion.
 
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