On 21 Jul 2021, at 6:49 am, Michael Kraus via <micha.kraus@...> wrote:

Lucky,

I am in the process of upgrading my machines to make them more comfortable and safer to use.?I do not yet have Mac's clamps, but they are on my list of machine upgrades planned for the near to mid-term future. I recently added
- short parallel fence (as the standard one tends to flip over when used as stop fence close to the blade)
- proper hand wheels (as the standard ones always fall off)
- full surface support insert for the outrigger (what an annoyance without)
- remote start/stop switch
- overhead guard
- planer outfeed extension for the A3-31
- cartridge dust filter for the AF-16

All of these make life so much more enjoyable, but I still need to add
- Mac's clamps
- power feeder for the shaper
- Aigner jointer fence for small parts

The KF500 is not quite as comfortable as a Kappa 400, but it is the largest machine I can get down into my basement. So there it no other option than some good old-fashioned DIY upgrades.

All the best,
Michael