Dan,
¡°I have no problem setting my height on the first try before starting the saw for the cut.¡±
You can do this on a Felder saw with just the 2 speed control knob for elevation?
If so, can you share a video? I will also capture one showing how impossible this is to do on mine.
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On Jan 18, 2024, at 10:39?AM, Dan Gavrilyuk <dgwoodco@...> wrote:
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It is rather quite possible. As I said, you need to develop a feel for it. A stopped plunge cut is something that 90% of users never do. And those that do, it¡¯s maybe a 5% occurrence. I have no problem setting my height on the first try before starting the saw for the cut.?
On Jan 18, 2024, at 9:59 AM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
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Imran,
I am not clear on what you mean by ¡°K1 powerdrive¡±. ?When I purchased my K975, there were two motorized arbor-positioning options: PowerDrive and DigiDrive. ?You are the first person I¡¯ve heard talk about a K1 and a K2 type of power drive system on that machine. ?
The PowerDrive on my K975 had a momentary switch, spring loaded to the center off position, with two positions in each twisting direction: high and low speed movement in the up or down (anti-clockwise, and clockwise) with the turn of the switch. Granted, the low-speed position was a slight turn of the switch, requiring a sensitive hand movement so as not to overshoot to the high speed position. The system also included a DRO that displayed the height of the blade accurately if it was properly calibrated.?
So I¡¯m not clear on whether you have a defective switch that is hampering your ability to precisely position the saw arbor, or have implemented some Frankenstein type power drive system that is unique to your machine. The terms K1 and K2 are normally used to refer to relays inside the electrical cabinet rather than an option for the PowerDrive system.?
David Best - via mobile phone?
On Jan 18, 2024, at 6:03?AM, imranindiana <imranindiana@...> wrote:
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Dan,
¡°I have not experienced the same frustrations that Imran has with his saw, just need to develop a feel for the switches that control the height..¡±
Not sure what you are saying. I agree, with powerdrive there is no issue to set height. Works fine on my Dual 51. My comment was regarding K1 powerdrive on my used K975. Aaron thought that would be a desirable build feature (presumably from cost standpoint) but I was warning him that it is impossible to set the blade to an exact height without full powerdrive. With K1 all I have is a 2-speed up and down switch. There is no way to hit a desirable blade height.
If a manufacturer just added DROs (not expensive compared to motorized motion) to the crank raise and tilt, I think many would be happy and not pay for the full powerdrive.
On Jan 18, 2024, at 1:12?AM, Dan Gavrilyuk <dgwoodco@...> wrote:
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I have k2 power drive on my saw (long story on how I acquired a slider with k2 power drive controls and it didn¡¯t cost me a dime extra) and can¡¯t imagine having to crank a handle around all the time. I have not experienced the same frustrations that Imran has with his saw, just need to develop a feel for the switches that control the height..?
On Jan 18, 2024, at 12:52 AM, Aaron Inami <ainami@...> wrote:
?Imran - good to know.? Maybe the K2 power drive is the only way to go if you are looking at motorized lift/angle.
PK - I wish I had your deep pockets!
-Aaron
imran