In response to a request from Tim here are a few photos of the saw. I have just used it to cut the other 5 pairs of 'T' section for the top and bottom of the 46' girders hence the brass 'dust'.

There is a yellow safety cover for use during cutting - photo 2 - but it is removed in photo 1 to facilitate accurate lining up for the saw cut - once lined up the cover is put back in place for the cutting operation.

As these 'T' sections are 179mm I was not able to use the stop fence - see photo 3 - as it is not designed for lengths over 95mm.

The base can be set at angles up to 45deg and this has been used to cut the outer 'T' diagonal bracing to make up the lattice of the girder. This is where the tool comes into it's own for cutting accurate and consistent lengths using the stop.

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

"Tomorrow I shall be adding the nickel silver"