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How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 3:48:16 PM   
claudiusc


 

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how do you guys cut the diagonal fuse truss to make them perfect fit each other?
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 4:08:52 PM   
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I use an angle finder to duplicate the angle per plans and mark on the trusses. Then, cut a bit long (Fourmost products miter saw is great for this - just set the angle and cut), then sneak up and test fit (numerous times) with a miter sander (again, I have one from Fourmost that works great).

Hope this helps!

Bob


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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 7:52:39 PM   
ibow24


 

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Status: offline 		Bob got it right. Exactly how I do it anyway so that MAKES him right.

I just recently purchased a small 4" table saw. I set the angle and make the cuts a little oversize just as before and use the Foremost mitre sander to finish up.
The table saw just makes it quicker and more accurate to duplicate the cuts.

Steve

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 8:25:56 PM   
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 11:10:50 PM   
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Anyone have a link to the Foremost miter sander ??? and 4" Table saw?

thanks

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 11:30:08 PM   
ibow24


 

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http://www.fourmost.com/mitersaw.htm

http://www.fourmost.com/mitersan.htm

the saw is just a cheap little Harbor Freight model....not great but it works

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93211


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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/7/2007 11:33:30 PM   
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thanks Steve ............... was wondering why I couldn't find it.

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 12:59:15 AM   
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:22:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Make yourself a marking jig, no better way. I make the cuts on a 4 inch table saw. No sanding and the results makes perfect angles...Handing out some trade secrets guys..Hope this helps, Walt

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:25:26 AM   
Kaos1964


 

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Thank you!

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:28:51 AM   
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:29:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		Harbor freight $50.00...Works better than a bandsaw and disc sander for diagonals..One cut one fit, dead on Pictures are of a 260 I'm building right now. #140 and counting

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:33:22 AM   
ibow24


 

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Walt, the marking jig, tool whatever is great...simple but perfect. Thanks for the tip

Steve

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:41:11 AM   
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ORIGINAL: BBW Walt

Make yourself a marking jig, no better way. I make the cuts on a 4 inch table saw. No sanding and the results makes perfect angles...Handing out some trade secrets guys..Hope this helps, Walt



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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:42:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Guys, I use a 0.5 mechanical pencil which makes a very fine line to cut to. During my cut I take out 1/2 the pencil line with the curf which works out perfect so I don't have to go back and refit and recut the piece. It really speeds up the build and makes it very accurate..Walt

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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss? - 3/8/2007 1:45:34 AM   
Kaos1964


 

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Status: offline 		Geez, Walt - I just ordered the 4" saw from Harbor Freight. Give 'em a call regarding your commission check.

Thanks again for the tip - will come in handy on the 300 I just ordered...