How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
03-07-2007, 10:48 AM
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How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
Hello guys,
how do you guys cut the diagonal fuse truss to make them perfect fit each other?
how do you guys cut the diagonal fuse truss to make them perfect fit each other?
03-07-2007, 11:08 AM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
Hi,
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
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
03-07-2007, 02:52 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
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
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
03-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
it was spelled wrong in the post it's Fourmost
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/cta...emnumber=93211
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/cta...emnumber=93211
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
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
03-07-2007, 08:29 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
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
Pictures are of a 260 I'm building right now. #140 and counting
03-07-2007, 08:33 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
Yeah, That's the table saw I use too.
Walt, the marking jig, tool whatever is great...simple but perfect. Thanks for the tip
Steve
Walt, the marking jig, tool whatever is great...simple but perfect. Thanks for the tip
Steve
03-07-2007, 08:41 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
Very clever ! Why didn't I think of that ?
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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
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?
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
03-07-2007, 08:45 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
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...
Thanks again for the tip - will come in handy on the 300 I just ordered...
03-07-2007, 08:49 PM
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
Hey Kaos, About all this little saw is good for is cutting these diagonals. I use the blade that comes with the saw and it works pro. Be careful cause it will bite ya..
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RE: How to cut perfect fit fuse truss?
Walt, thanks. The 4" looks just like the ticket - cutting those things on my 10" X5 is waaay overkill and never has worked that well. Thanks again for the tip as well as the great build threads here and in other areas of the internet!