Noodleface
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GuardianX
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Yeah the price as well as the manufacturer are both appealing, plus I can use whatever circular I want in the system.
Debating hitting up a big box for it in case it fucks up royally.
I agree with the big box plan, There were complaints on the makita about the track not being straight so it's prob possible with all of them and you could swap it out no problem.
Lanx
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yo, this month amazon started next day delivery on everything for me, they use amazon delivery, it's basically a bunch of independent guys they contract to deliver shit, they don't even have a truck, i've seen $19.99 uhauls pull up to my house and guys drop off a package and take a pic(they take a snapshot of all deliver and upload to your account).
and amazon takes back anything, i had some woodclamp that didn't have the plastic nubs on the end, and they sent me a replacement the next day. you'd actually save time if you just do amazon now if they have next day for you.
GuardianX
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Yeah I know but big box is better about returns over time too. Go buy a new one and exchange it if it was defective.
Lanx
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idk, i've actually returned 1yr old led light bulbs that stopped working on amazon. (it was a motion sensing led light bulb, so rarely turned on)
but yea, i hear you, if you know your store, easy returns are good too
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Cukernaut
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There are specific curves around temperature on the lines and refrigerant levels. You can get a line temperature sensor for pretty cheap and check your lines and get SOME insight about the refrigerant without having to get someone out to put gauges on it.
You need to make sure you check which type of refrigerant you have in your unit.
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I got the cheaper version of that. It’s -ok-. If I was handier with a circular saw I wouldn’t have felt the need to buy one, but it’s way better than freehanding and more conveniently sized than using a factory edge of a sheet of plywood.
I think the product you linked would work pretty well so long as you take the time to adjust and set the attachment fasteners and set screws properly.
Lanx
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i believe legally, you have get it'd pumped out of your system into a tank, cuz no one wants those freons in the air, if you want to purge.
Just make something like this, IMO. Two pieces of wood, one known straight edge, two clamps, and you're good to go.
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Great idea, but never works as well as a track system, and needs replacing often.
Yes, but I'd say it works better than a <$200 track system, which is what he was after. The cheap ones always flex due to chintzy materials. If it ends up not doing the job you're only out $5 in scrap and 20 min of time.
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I've done the home made thingie, and I got a track system. If this track system ever wears out, I'll get another one immediately. Works very well, better than what I made. Totally worth the money to me if I have to rip something and the table saw isn't an option. I've had excellent success with very accurate cuts on the track.
Which do you recommend? I've used a couple cheap models owned by friends and been unimpressed. I'm willing to be wrong though. Good tracks are very nice - they obviously exist for a reason.
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Lanx
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Large sheet goods are sketchy on a table saw unless you have a massive table or have invested in wings/extensions. There's no really safe way to do a shallow crosscut a 8x'4' sheet on a contractor saw that has a 3' table, and even if you get it done it's hard to keep the cut totally straight.