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Deansocial

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Anyone use the Bigfoot stuff on a worm drive, also anyone in the uk use a worm drive and how do you find it for roofing etc
 
Maybe not very helpful.  I have seen the Bigfoot blade/guard used on worm drive saws in Fine Homebuilding magazines.  Pictures in articles show the saw with this aftermarket blade/guard attached.  Usually in the process of cutting 3 or 4 rafters at once.  I get the impression its commonly used by professional framers/roofers on the west coast.  Wormdrive saws being more common to the west coast builder and sidewinders being more common to the east coast builder.  For whatever reason.
 
I've owned the BigFoot with the Bosch for over five years.  It's awesome!  Plenty of power to cut through anything you could imagine. Make sure to use a carbide blade.
Honestly...  Having used both styles of saws for many years, I can't imagine how or why everyone doesn't use wormdrives for framing and heavier construction needs. They have so much more power and control in my opinion.  Wormdrives weigh considerably more, but if you use the saw properly, gravity does the work for you.  Overhead work is a different story.  If you have any specific questions about the BigFoot, let me know....
 
Dean, try the JLC framing forum ( search for Journal Light Construction online ).  While you're there, look for former FOGger Tom Bainbridge.  He now has a wormdrive and uses it for roof framing.  I believe he is located in Kent, in case that is close to you. 

I have a Skil wormdrive which was my grandfather's.  It's the saw we use if we have to cut anything more than 2x4's.  Like Evergreen said, the weight of the saw is an advantage and makes it easier to use compared to a sidewinder.

I havent used a Bigfoot so can't comment on that brand other than to say I've read posts where framers say they use the tools.

You might already have their website?

http://bigfootsaws.com/index.html
 
Dean, here it is.  You'll find a lot of guys around who still do real roof framing, and they are generous with their advice.  There was a well- respected member of the forum who sadly now is deceased, but he had tons of roof framing info, math and layout tips, etc.  Search  at JLC and on the web for anything by Joe Fusco  He also had a lot of videos on YouTube.

http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?11-Rough-Framing

 
Thanks for that, I'm after 1for gang cutting the birds mouths. Next problem is getting some one to send me 1
 
doc4som said:
to: DEANSOCIAL.   I recently saw this and it might be of interest to you. www.straightflushsaw.com and straightflushsaw promo in  www. You Tube.com .
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Dang, I might have to pick that up for framing/remodeling.

On another note, how the heck is it possible that a saw like that can be approved in NA, but the Carvex, CMS, etc., etc. doesn't pass the "safety standards"?
 
epicxt said:
doc4som said:
to: DEANSOCIAL.   I recently saw this and it might be of interest to you. www.straightflushsaw.com and straightflushsaw promo in  www. You Tube.com .
Click to expand...

Dang, I might have to pick that up for framing/remodeling.

On another note, how the heck is it possible that a saw like that can be approved in NA, but the Carvex, CMS, etc., etc. doesn't pass the "safety standards"?
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I didn't see anything on the web site that suggested they had UL approval.  For our overseas friends, in the US, UL is an arm of the insurance industry, not the government.  If you injure yourself with a tool that lacks UL approval, the insurance companies feel justified in not paying your claim.  So then you probably sue the manufacturer.  Many small companies here are classified as Limited Liability Companies (LLC), which offers them some degree of protection against lawsuits. 

Just saying.....

 
epicxt said:
doc4som said:
to: DEANSOCIAL.  I recently saw this and it might be of interest to you. www.straightflushsaw.com and straightflushsaw promo in  www. You Tube.com .
Click to expand...

Dang, I might have to pick that up for framing/remodeling.

On another note, how the heck is it possible that a saw like that can be approved in NA, but the Carvex, CMS, etc., etc. doesn't pass the "safety standards"?
Click to expand...

Who said they don't have U.L. approval?
 
Jesse Cloud said:
I didn't see anything on the web site that suggested they had UL approval.  For our overseas friends, in the US, UL is an arm of the insurance industry, not the government.  If you injure yourself with a tool that lacks UL approval, the insurance companies feel justified in not paying your claim.  So then you probably sue the manufacturer.  Many small companies here are classified as Limited Liability Companies (LLC), which offers them some degree of protection against lawsuits. 

Just saying.....
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LLC doesn't provide any special protection against lawsuits against the company. It does theoretically make it somewhat harder to sue the owners of the company than some other forms of incorporation do.

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/539033.html

So you would still sue the company unless it was apparent the assets were essentially non-existent.
 
Ken Nagrod said:
epicxt said:
doc4som said:
to: DEANSOCIAL.  I recently saw this and it might be of interest to you. www.straightflushsaw.com and straightflushsaw promo in  www. You Tube.com .
Click to expand...

Dang, I might have to pick that up for framing/remodeling.

On another note, how the heck is it possible that a saw like that can be approved in NA, but the Carvex, CMS, etc., etc. doesn't pass the "safety standards"?
Click to expand...

Who said they don't have U.L. approval?
Click to expand...
Sorry, it was my understanding that the main reason there were so many useful tools that are NAINA was because of a lack of approval from the insurance committee. I may have been guilty of spreading unfounded claims if this isn't the case...:'(
 
epicxt said:
Ken Nagrod said:
epicxt said:
doc4som said:
to: DEANSOCIAL.  I recently saw this and it might be of interest to you. www.straightflushsaw.com and straightflushsaw promo in  www. You Tube.com .
Click to expand...

Dang, I might have to pick that up for framing/remodeling.

On another note, how the heck is it possible that a saw like that can be approved in NA, but the Carvex, CMS, etc., etc. doesn't pass the "safety standards"?
Click to expand...

Who said they don't have U.L. approval?
Click to expand...
Sorry, it was my understanding that the main reason there were so many useful tools that are NAINA was because of a lack of approval from the insurance committee. I may have been guilty of spreading unfounded claims if this isn't the case...:'(
Click to expand...

It's common to hear that, but there are a host of possible reasons and sometimes a lot to be read in silence no matter what company and product.
 
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