Rockwell Bladerunner bevel cuts: Am I missing something, or is this a job it can't do?
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I own a BladeRunner - and really enjoy it. The major weakness is that the table does not tilt - which would create the bevel. I also question why Amazon is posting such a high Original Price of 289.60. Bottom line, i feel that it does what the informercial says it will.
1457538
Don't try it with this piece of crap. You should set the bevel on your circular saw or table saw to 45 degrees, and then run the blade across the wide side of the board. Do not try to set the miter and the bevel of a table saw at the same time, or else one side of your board will push more material through and your blade will bind up.
424652
I think it should cut fine. If you do tons of laminated badges it may dull the blade over time, but think CARL can easily handle this job.
1643738
This saw can't do bevels the way a full size circular saw does. Nor does it have anything to help make miters. If you have a lot of trim to do you might consider something like Hitachi C10FCE2 15-Amp 10-inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw
1783213
good evening dont look too much, it is much more simple and will cost less to use a jig saw! the hole dont have to be so accurate and the plate will cover if it is not perfect cut thanks Avi Depot.
1605917
There is a socket head cap screw on the right side of the bevel gauge. It is embedded in the bevel mechanism housing. The tool that comes with the saw has a socket on one end to take the blade on and off and a hex key on the other that fits this socket screw. Loosen the lever on the back of the saw and then adjust this screw in and out to get the blade square. There are also hex head bolts to the left and right of the bevel gauge that determine the extents of the bevel feature. If you can't get the blade all the way to 45 tilting left or right, then adjust these screws.
1485902
I don't think so based on its design, it is meant to provide an even bevel on both sides of a blade, where as scissors have an edge on a single side
901027
MattThis a good value piece of equipment. Sufficient power. Might consider upgrading the blade to a cut a finer cut. Also I tweaked my saw following the advice in this video on you tube and it made a significant difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E
1741157
Not really, you're going to spend several blades for nothing, it just going to mark it, it doesn't work with thick materials. What you need is a laser cutting machine.
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Hi, Velma - is the unit sitting on a firm tabletop? And the proper 60mm setup is in the unit? I wonder if the blades are not level for some reason. It has been awhile since I used mine, but it did a great job. I think your's will, also. Perhaps a call to the company when you have it all set up and they can hear it over the phone. I hope this helps in some way, and good luck! Anne
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I actually had the same problems and I used them on myself. I made the huge mistake of "zero gapping" the blades I think straight out of the box they are crisp enough. And the problem with this is since the screws are so small they adjusted their self during cutting and often times I would leave scratches and marks. To combat this problem I ordered the t-wide blade for it for the blade adjustment screws are a little bit larger and the blades stay in line and finally I just left at factory without zeroing the blade . I did this and I haven't cut my self since I hope this helps
1258897
You need to find someone/someplace that has a cutting blade for lucite, perhaps a window (glass replacement) shop or a place that cuts mirrors to specifications? We just happened to know someone who cuts this kind of thing for display fish/reptile tanks. Good luck as the the three people I know who have them think they're great.
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It does not unfortunately. If you're in a machine shop you can use angle blocks to cut a bevel. This saw is an amazing tool though. I own four of them and use them more than any other tool in my shop.
1924712
I didn't have to cut mine but by the material that it is made of a simple hacksaw should be able to cut it. It should be simple enough to modify if needed. Hope it does the job for you.
792240
Edge doesn't need to be that sharp but if a concern then a rotating grinding/honing stone with the blade held to provide a bevel. Kinda heavy to hold in position though so a bracing system may be needed.
559507
It is a compound saw in the sense you can get an angled cut by altering the angle of the plate. Because of the diameter of the blade it is probably limited to angled cuts with material no more than 1-1/2" thick. Basically, it's a great "cut off" saw for materials less than 2" thick. Just let it do the work and don't try to push it through even a 2 X 4 because you'll eat the motor bearings and then have a saw with one really bad Kerf. I know, I ate one of these by getting into a hurry. But I also bought a new one to replace it because it is a great tool if you don't abuse it as I did.
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Yes, I was doing that yesterday with cheap 7mm laminate! The blade acts equally over the whole surface of the laminate, so the wider the piece (or if you cut at an angle), then the harder work it is to cut.