Northwest Short Line Chopper?

[asimon]

Does anyone use the Northwest Shortline Chopper? Is it worth it? I'm having a horrible time cutting small pieces of wood identical lengths for things like hatch covers. Other suggestions? 

Thanks!

[kurtvd19]

I have had one for years and it works fine for basswood and the like.  Not so good on boxwood.  And the thinner the wood the better so that the cut stays square to the table - when it gets too thick the cut will tend to bend in our out somewhat.  But it can chop thin planking woods all day - and maybe somebody else has experience with boxwood and the stuff I was cutting wasn't very thin.  I tend to use my Preac saw for the thicket hard woods.

Kurt

[reklein]

Excellent tool for up to about 3 mm. Best for repetitive cuts. Buy from NWSL as Micro Mark is an illegal copy. NWSL told me this in person.

[Ebomba]

agree with the other opinions works great for thin softer woods,  you might also look at their TruSander,

 I use that more than the chopper

 

ED

[reklein]

Order your chopper soon aas NWSL  will be closed as of August 30,2019. NWSL sent out notice via facebook this afternoon.

[realworkingsailor]

I would suggest opting for the slightly more expensive Chopper II. Instead of the MDF base, if uses a replaceable cutting mat in a much sturdier cast metal base. 

 

Andy

[asimon]

Thank you!

[jhearl]

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