New toy

jsalk · « **on:** 18 Jun 2010, 07:53 pm »

Sorry to bore everyone with a subject not related to sound. But a truck pulled up today with our newest toy - an Altendorf Elmo 4 saw. I'm so used to seeing people post pictures of their new toys, I thought I'd share.

I had been looking at Altendorf and Martin saws with envy for years. This particular model is computer controlled and accurate to .002" over a 10 foot cut. But they are probably around $50,000 new. So I have been watching auctions for about 2 years waiting for a saw like this to come up at the right price. Fortunately, I was able to pick this one up for a song.

When it arrived today, we had to find somewhere to put it. So even though our new shop space is not quite ready, we dropped the saw right where it will be used when we make our move. We can't wait to power it up and make some saw dust.

- Jim

DMurphy · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 07:57 pm »

Where's the tweeter?

jtwrace · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 07:58 pm »

Awesome! Good Luck to you with it...just remember with CNC equipment...if the green light isn't on you're not making money.

Kwebb · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 08:01 pm »

Jim,

Being smart, patient, and persistent is half the fun and makes the toys even more precious when it is realized (especially with capital equipment purchases). Good job, keep up the good work.

Kyle

catastrofe · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 09:27 pm »

Sweet!

Jim was telling me about this saw when I visited last month. Glad it worked out. . .I want straight cuts on my SoundScapes!!!

avahifi · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 09:30 pm »

No, no, no! You do not want straight cuts on your SoundScapes!!

The cabinets are all curvy and sexy looking.

Its back to the hand held hacksaw to cut out those guys I think.

Best regards,

Frank Van Alstine

srb · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 09:31 pm »

Quote from: jsalk on 18 Jun 2010, 07:53 pm

Sorry to bore everyone with a subject not related to sound. But a truck pulled up today with our newest toy - an Altendorf Elmo 4 saw

Boring? Hardly. I stared at the picture of that beauty for about 10 minutes. Congratulations on the new acquisition.

Steve

rahimlee54 · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 10:14 pm »

Looks good, I wish I had something like that to play with at the house.

adydula · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 10:53 pm »

I guess you could keep that green light on if needed by making some kitchen cabinet doors!!

Hahahahahaha!

Nice Toy!!

All the best
Alex

PS: I still REALLY like my SongTowers!

fsimms · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 10:53 pm »

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Jim was telling me about this saw when I visited last month. Glad it worked out. . .I want straight cuts on my SoundScapes!!!

Catastrophe, Jim heard you and has already built you a pair. He will call tonight to set up delivery. Please stay home.

Bob

Warpdrv · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 12:56 am »

Ha..... super nice....

slash pics and insert Video..... !!!!!

Congrats Jim - nothing like new toys.... !!!!!

Nuance · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 03:57 am »

Wow - now that's a saw! Reminds me of when Crocodile Dundee pulls out his knife and says "No, this is a knife."

Too cool - congrats, Jim!

ArthurDent · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 04:01 am »

Sweet saw Jim, congrats.

We'll anxiously await those videos of it in action.

funkmonkey · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 04:37 am »

Got wood?

yep!

That's a beauty Jim!

Congrats

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 06:42 am »

Good luck with your new toy Jim....looks great !!

But....

..............can you do tricks with it ?

catastrofe · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 11:37 am »

Quote from: fsimms on 18 Jun 2010, 10:53 pm

Catastrophe, Jim heard you and has already built you a pair. He will call tonight to set up delivery. Please stay home.

Bob

Yuck!!!

standub · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 05:03 pm »

I want one.......now how to fit it in the garage

werd · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 05:17 pm »

Bring it over and we will build my garage with it....

OgOgilby · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 09:19 pm »

Congrats Jim! That is one impressive piece of equipment. Not sure I would classify it as a toy - it is hard to write off toys!

MichiganMike · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 09:53 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpzbrEkA0tU&feature=related

After watching a demonstration video of the Altendorf F45 I was even more impressed. Of course, Jim has the F45 Elmo which appears even more versatile.

With the resulting improved productivity perhaps wait times for Salk speakers may be reduced in the future for impatient buyers like me.

Enjoy your new toy, Jim.