Now that I have one I wouldn¡¯t do without but I wouldn¡¯t say it¡¯s required to breakdown sheet goods, I spent 15+ years in my biz and others breaking down 100¡¯s if not a 1000 sheets and never had one or felt like I needed one, but like I said now that I have one I wouldn't be without one.
Regards, Mark
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On Jan 29, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Jarrett Maxwell <j.a.max7@...> wrote:
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It's basically a handle that can be repositioned along the slider P channel mount. As Jason said, it's necessary if you're using the crosscut fence in the rear position with sheet goods without clamps. You apply force on the sheet by gripping the handle with one hand and pushing the sheet against the fence. You then push through the cut.?
The reason it's referred to as a butt bar is because you can set it to sit behind your butt as you walk repetitive smaller cuts through the blade. (See the picture). I just cut several hundred drawer parts. I put the material against the fence and stand between the outrigger and butt bar. To reset the slider for the next cut I just walk backwards and repeat.?
Be careful it hurts like you can't imagine if you run into the bar unexpectedly!
Jarrett Maxwell
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Mark K sent this. ??And this is for Mark K.?
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Hahaha..I'm still not sure what a butt bar is, so I guessed.. I think my guess is right, or at least close to being right.. a picture would tell me..
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 06:57:01 AM PST, Jonathan Smith <jonathan.smith@...> wrote:
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I have read all through this thread and still don't know what a butt bar is. At first I thought it was for cow tipping.? Now I'm not sure.? ?Can someone put up a picture.
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Jon S
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Would any one have a butt bar that they don't use and want to sell, I was going to just order it from Felder, but thought I would check here first.
Thank You all
Glen
