Artist here; posting a few questions after searching through the valuable information already available.
I currently own zero equipment related to framing, but I have a commercial account set up with a manufacturer and the information I got from my rep was to buy a whole bunch of expensive equipment from Cassese. At my peak I hope to produce about a frame a week...maybe two (based on some of my preexisting sales info). I can't justify the purchase of big miter saws and even dropping 4 figures on an underpinner/v-nailer seems like a waste.
My most pressing question at this point relates to the manual 12" disc sanders that are available. I would think that you can only use half of the diameter (so 6" max), otherwise the grit will be pulling up on the finish, risking chipping. Is that correct? What's the best way to handle larger frame profiles? And I know ordering chop is an option, but I still want a way to address errant cuts should they arrive that way. I'm also not opposed to the motorized sanders; with a fine grit I'm not sure why there is such a reluctance to use them given their much lower cost.
Thanks!
Joe
I currently own zero equipment related to framing, but I have a commercial account set up with a manufacturer and the information I got from my rep was to buy a whole bunch of expensive equipment from Cassese. At my peak I hope to produce about a frame a week...maybe two (based on some of my preexisting sales info). I can't justify the purchase of big miter saws and even dropping 4 figures on an underpinner/v-nailer seems like a waste.
My most pressing question at this point relates to the manual 12" disc sanders that are available. I would think that you can only use half of the diameter (so 6" max), otherwise the grit will be pulling up on the finish, risking chipping. Is that correct? What's the best way to handle larger frame profiles? And I know ordering chop is an option, but I still want a way to address errant cuts should they arrive that way. I'm also not opposed to the motorized sanders; with a fine grit I'm not sure why there is such a reluctance to use them given their much lower cost.
Thanks!
Joe