Looking for table-mounted moulding guillotine
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Looking for table-mounted moulding guillotine
Hello
Thanks to the help of this forum, I was able to find "as-new" used Morso guillotine and an underpinner that we intend to use in making of mirror frames. The glazing guys saw the morso, and started to cut hardwood window beading with it (normally cut on site with a chopsaw). They were thrilled - me less so
Now they want one for the van......
Ideally they'd like a table mounted unit as they are more portable (doesn't have to be a Morso). I can buy a new one for £800 , but I'd like to find a pre-loved one at a much more realistic price if possible.
Does anybody here have such an animal that's looking for a new home?
gerry at mgwx dot ie
Thanks to the help of this forum, I was able to find "as-new" used Morso guillotine and an underpinner that we intend to use in making of mirror frames. The glazing guys saw the morso, and started to cut hardwood window beading with it (normally cut on site with a chopsaw). They were thrilled - me less so
Now they want one for the van......
Ideally they'd like a table mounted unit as they are more portable (doesn't have to be a Morso). I can buy a new one for £800 , but I'd like to find a pre-loved one at a much more realistic price if possible.
Does anybody here have such an animal that's looking for a new home?
gerry at mgwx dot ie
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Re: Looking for table-mounted moulding guillotine
I doubt it. Every Morsø I’ve ever seen pulls the blades downward either with a foot action or a pneumatic/electrical actuator (or something like that), so you’d need space below the blades for it to work.
You might try the Morsø site, though, and see if they exist.
You might try the Morsø site, though, and see if they exist.
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Re: Looking for table-mounted moulding guillotine
Hi Bill
Morso make the B and BA models for bench mounting - the BA is available for about £800 new.
I'm told that other manufacturers have produced bench mounted machines, but I have no specific details. I think a Morso would be best as parts and blades are easy to get.
Morso make the B and BA models for bench mounting - the BA is available for about £800 new.
I'm told that other manufacturers have produced bench mounted machines, but I have no specific details. I think a Morso would be best as parts and blades are easy to get.
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I have heard of these machines. Never used or even seen one. I think they would struggle with big profiles, but would be great for cutting narrow stuff such as window beading. The only drawback is that if there is a undercut section in the moulding you are going to get a bit of feathering on the unsupported part. Like on a bullnose section for instance. Although if you are cutting a lot of the same stuff you can fabricate some type of temporary support to overcome this.
One big advantage over a chop saw is that it would chop two mitres in one stroke and no swinging the blade around all the time. Also they don't need a power supply.
One big advantage over a chop saw is that it would chop two mitres in one stroke and no swinging the blade around all the time. Also they don't need a power supply.
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There is no other bench mounted cutter suitable for the glazing industry other than the B or BA models from Morso….
Morso more or less have the market for mitre cutters to themselves other than one or two fringe manufacturers whose products can leave a bite to be desired…..
There is a small bench Lion branded (out of the US not Lion in Birmingham UK) cutter if it is still manufactured which at a stretch might work for the glazing industry but it is very lightweight and would not last very long…..”in the back of a van”….
In fact the first Morso F that I had spent some of it’s working life in Cork with a glazing/wardrobe business………..
The Morso B or BA will be a once off purchase they will last forever………
Morso more or less have the market for mitre cutters to themselves other than one or two fringe manufacturers whose products can leave a bite to be desired…..
There is a small bench Lion branded (out of the US not Lion in Birmingham UK) cutter if it is still manufactured which at a stretch might work for the glazing industry but it is very lightweight and would not last very long…..”in the back of a van”….
In fact the first Morso F that I had spent some of it’s working life in Cork with a glazing/wardrobe business………..
The Morso B or BA will be a once off purchase they will last forever………
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Re: Looking for table-mounted moulding guillotine
The Machine you are looking for does exist but they are extremely rare.
In the last twenty five years I have bought (and sold) 3 – Strangely all from Framers up grading- to Glaziers.
I haven't seen one for at least five years.
The Laser guided Mitre saws look really well priced and if accurate would be good for glazing bars.
Has anyone tried one ? Are they any good ?
Mean while ---I hope your search is successful.
In the last twenty five years I have bought (and sold) 3 – Strangely all from Framers up grading- to Glaziers.
I haven't seen one for at least five years.
The Laser guided Mitre saws look really well priced and if accurate would be good for glazing bars.
Has anyone tried one ? Are they any good ?
Mean while ---I hope your search is successful.
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Sum’gun! I stand corrected.
How does one power the blades on such models? An arm lever?
How does one power the blades on such models? An arm lever?
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Bill, Have a look at this
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Cool tool! Problem with that is if I used it, I’d most likely poke my eye out.
Thanks!
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It will never get off the ground.
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Re: Looking for table-mounted moulding guillotine
Thanks all for your helpful input. I've had no luck in finding a used guillotine yet (although I was told about 2 that went for £25 each at a recent bankruptcy auction ).
Looks as though we'll have to cough up for a new one!
Looks as though we'll have to cough up for a new one!
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Seems I'm not the only one who, at first glance, thought it was a pterodactyl...prospero wrote:It will never get off the ground.
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It's mother used to hang about with a lot of daleks.Moglet wrote: Seems I'm not the only one who, at first glance, thought it was a pterodactyl...
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