bmi 768 k stream vertical panel saw

[Bob Gerritsen]

Years ago I remember seeing this at Teygeler, a woodworking machines shop in Amsterdam Holland. Forgot about it until just now but it does seem quite interesting. However, a quick search on the web doesn't bring me much apart from the one YouTube video. Does anybody know anything about this? I think it is a Scandanavian product, maybe it is better known over there.

BMI 768K Stream

 

[jmbfestool]

I like it! Looks dead handy for a work shop which has little space but it can be folded down for cutting wider sections.

Doesn't look like it would cost a lot either! 

Jmb

 

[richard.selwyn]

The simplest version I have seen is
http://www.zapkut.co.uk/
But I'd get a streibIg if I had the space

 

[jmbfestool]

The simplest version I have seen is
http://www.zapkut.co.uk/
But I'd get a streibIg if I had the space

Thats nothing like the OP version I have seen the Zapkut in real life.  It's made out plastic (maybe fibre glass cant remeber) and Ali

It's not very solid but I was interested in buying it for site work because of its prortability and mainly to cut the sheets down to manageable sizes to work on my bench (mft)  Then decided I rather have it in my workshop when i get round to building it but now I rather save and get a cnc  [big grin]. But I do like the OP non protable version with the fold down idea.   I hate carrying 22mm or thicker sheets in full size especially trying to get them onto your bench.

Jmb

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[Bob Gerritsen]

I like it! Looks dead handy for a work shop which has little space but it can be folded down for cutting wider sections.

Doesn't look like it would cost a lot either!   

Jmb

Back then I thought it was a lot of money although I can't remember how much it was. My standard has changed a bit though so I might well think it to be fairly priced nowadays. Also, I wasn't the least convinced about sawing vertically and I still think horizontal is better. But it does solve the space issue and I'm sure it will be a heck of a lot cheaper than an actual Streibig!! As far as quality goes, the shop I saw it back then has high standards so it should be pretty good.

Would be great if someone could find a website or seller with prices and more info!

 

[jmbfestool]

Well we have Belgium fog members maybe they can help?

This particular model will do 1250mm to 2550mm  with cutting depth 45mm Using TS75

http://www.leza.be/productdetail.asp?id=681

 

[Bob Gerritsen]

Thanks for the link JMB, will give them a call this week to get a price. There's not much information out there is there?