Re: SCM FS 41ES/52ES

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I have the first wheel of Comatic (DS300) contacting wood 2” past the ?beginning of the outfeed. IIRC, the recommendation was 50-60mm.

Joe’s pic also shows extension table with leg on the outfeed. This is the way to go with long heavy stock. Although I have surfaced 14’ ling 4x8 beams successfully on Dual 51 with infeed and out feed ext tables (w/o legs) these tables sag under weight. I use a roller support behind the cantilever extension table because I don’t want to rely on the PF to keep the material from lifting above the outfeed table.

On Aug 11, 2024, at 4:59?PM, David Luckensmeyer via groups.io <dhluckens@...> wrote:

This thread has morphed into a handy discussion of power feeders on the jointer, and I’m grateful for your replies. Of course I’m also happy for the original SCM upgrade!

I think I used to put the feeder really close to the cutter block, actually too close (but not over), and resented the guard’s presence. I’ve not had the guard installed for a LONG time. I think, on reflection and because of the replies here, that I’m going to go dig it out and reattach it to my jointer.

Like Joe, I find the feeder does not work for everything. I also have it to one side so I can hand-feed bowed or twisted stock from either end to partially flatten it before sending it through the feeder. And the feeder has diminished value for smaller sections, unless there are 100s of said sections. Loved the pic of the crazy horse holding one end of a long/heavy board. I need to make one.

I want to work well, but be safe also, and this thread is a good reminder of doing both. Thanks everyone!

Warm regards,

Lucky (David L)

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Michael Branning via groups.io <mtbranning@...>
Date: Sunday, 11 August 2024 at 03:43
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [FOG] SCM FS 41ES/52ES

I own a Powermatic 20” Helical Head Planer - (209HH) - can anyone tell me where I can find rubber rollers to convert it? Do you simply remove the bed rollers? Feel free to educate me of my ignorance, I won’t take offense… advice on this path pros/cons welcomed.

Regards,
Michael Branning
> On Aug 10, 2024, at 10:01?AM, Joe Calhoon via groups.io <joecalhoon@...> wrote:
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> I like rubber feed rolls on my planer and no bed rolls. The material comes out cleaner, bed rollers get chips caught in them sometimes and leave marks. With rubber rolls you can take .1mm off without leaving marks. A good setup for the Craftsman type shop. No doubt for production steel rollers and bed rolls are the way to go. The rubber feeds do wear out with time. On my second set in 20 years and ready for another set.
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