Maybe someone has a bright idea…
I’m using a large ripsaw to turn random planks into sized lumber. Only problem is how to find the optimal placement of each plank as I feed it into the saw. The first sawblade only needs to straighten an edge, so I want the cutoff as minimal as possible. Right now, I’m just eyeballing the cut line, but it’s not an “industrial” solution. Maybe a 15′ laser line? Any ideas?
David Ring
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A simply carry board would work, but you'll still have to adjust the fence distance on each cut to only nip/straighten one edge.
David, isn't a straight-line rip saw what you're needing?
Jerry
I'm not sure about the terminology here, but the saw is incapable of cutting anything other than a straight line.
Here's a photo of the saw -
http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=37085.1
In the photo you can only see one blade but in fact there are several mounted on the same arbor. The plank gets fed (from the right in the photo) and as soon as it's started it's self-fed thru the saw by a conveyor.
The difficulty I'm trying to resolve is how to place the plank in order to optimize the cuts. If the edge is already fairly straight then it's no problem. But if the plank is very bowed, or with the natural edge on it, it's all guesswork.David Ring
http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e
There are laser systems and automatic optical optimising systems (mega bucks). I think that Tiger Stop sells an inexpensive laser for this. I saw one at a show that was for rip saws and RAS. It could paint a 10' bright line easily.Pardon my spelling,
Mike
Make sure that your next project is beyond your skill and requires tools you don't have. You won't regret it.
If you are talking about an industrial weight power feed rip saw, then you can get a laser made for exactly that purpose. You just line up the laser for the best cut line and then just feed the board in. They've been available for years.
John W.
The shops I've worked in use an overhead line light, not actually a laser, just a string, basically. The apparatus casts an easy to see shadow that is in line with the blade. Sorry, I don't know the correct technical name but they are common on straight line and gang rip saws.
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
I'm gonna try that before we buy a laser. Thanks for the idea.David Ring
http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e
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