09-04-2013, 07:35 PM
Started on the blacksmith/foundry addition for the shop. The timbers are cut and the footings poured.
Now for the fun part, cutting the timber joints. So we need a portable saw capable of cutting 6 inch material.
Bought a makita electric chain saw for the power unit.
![[Image: IMG_0741.jpg]](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uXlpSVl8Ilw/UifOBZmxqvI/AAAAAAAABbc/nY3Bn_Ipsm0/s1280/IMG_0741.jpg)
It will be mounted vertically to an aluminum base with the blade protruding through a slot. The base roughed out on the table saw.
![[Image: IMG_0739.jpg]](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-12f877xduq8/UifOAKL-E8I/AAAAAAAABbM/mDJ5Ur1Xkgk/s1280/IMG_0739.jpg)
Will build a bracket that bolts to the table and the saw bar. This is the brace / handle that will stiffen it.
![[Image: IMG_0742.jpg]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-slywNfp9hJ8/UifOCGS3CQI/AAAAAAAABbk/OlUOtHUagHk/s1280/IMG_0742.jpg)
More to come as the design evolves, this is another one of those design as we machine projects.
Out of curiosity how often does anyone use the swivel base on the milling vice. Can't remember the last time it was on the vice.
![[Image: IMG_0740.jpg]](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9f4erzE_55U/UifOA2T5w0I/AAAAAAAABbU/1Tfcju3D-yM/s1280/IMG_0740.jpg)
Now for the fun part, cutting the timber joints. So we need a portable saw capable of cutting 6 inch material.
Bought a makita electric chain saw for the power unit.
It will be mounted vertically to an aluminum base with the blade protruding through a slot. The base roughed out on the table saw.
Will build a bracket that bolts to the table and the saw bar. This is the brace / handle that will stiffen it.
More to come as the design evolves, this is another one of those design as we machine projects.
Out of curiosity how often does anyone use the swivel base on the milling vice. Can't remember the last time it was on the vice.
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Greg
Greg