Re: Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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Christopher, I ordered a SCM L'invincible FS 7 jointer/planer combo. I replaced my AD-941 with it.? I had zero issues with the AD-941, I really liked it.? I just had a realization that I really
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PK
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Re: Finding a used saw?
Used offerings show up here often. I would suggest you post more details about exactly what you want and where you are located. Price depends on many factors, others here can provide constructive
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Mark Foster
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Re: Finding a used saw?
There is a K3, K940 and a KF 700 on Felder used machine site. These are private sales by individuals. I try to post used machines wherever I find them on my facebook group - link below. Buy used
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imran
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Re: Finding a used saw?
I once had a Unisaw. ?To me, what makes a slider the safest saw is having Mac Clamps along with finding ways to cut wood without hand feeding boards using the rip fence. ?You may want to consider
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Re: Finding a used saw?
Used Felder equipment comes up pretty regularly, but finding a full combination machine like the CF-700 is pretty rare. Thinking back, I think I seen one listed about once per year - if even that
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David P. Best
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Finding a used saw?
Hello all. I own a small professional shop and have been using an ancient Unisaw for years. Well I made a small error and took a very bad cut so now I am about to replace the saw with something safer.
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Trboat
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Re: A3-31 calibration frequency
Richard, my A3-31 has not required recalibration in the 10 years of ownership. It gets used 2-3 days each week. Notably, compared with your use, mine does not move from its spot in the workshop ¡.
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Derek Cohen
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Re: A3-31 calibration frequency
I was adjusting monthly on mine using heavier stock but i know other people who don¡¯t have that experience.
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B Lam
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Re: Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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I have had a hammer a3-31 I was adjusting monthly and after anything over 4/4 full length stock was jointed. I know that¡¯s not the felder machine in question, but I have had an fs52es for a month
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B Lam
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Re: Newbie with questions
I bought a used CF731 (2001 model)? well over 10 years ago and never looked back. Yes, it takes some getting used to when coming from a std cabinet saw and separate planer and jointer setups, but
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Klaus
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Re: Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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The table elevation systems on the Minimax FS41ES / FS52ES is a reliable field-proven parallelogram system. The AD-951 uses a ¡°value engineered¡± eccentric cam mechanism that has proven to be more
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David P. Best
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Re: Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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Chris:I¡¯ve had the AD951 for 3 years¡ with heavy use; probably receives?the most use within my shop (K700S, Hammer N4400, and the AD951). All hardwoods; I¡¯m still on the original sides of the
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Mike D. <mjcdorsam@...>
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Re: Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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It's extremely hard to tell in the pictures, but the Minimax FS41ES / FS52ES --might-- have a longer distance between the alignment bolts/pegs when compared to the Felder AD951 (see pic below).? This
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Aaron Inami
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Re: Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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I have the FS41ES. Amazing, perfect out of the box! Couldn¡¯t be happier. Thanks Branden
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Branden Helgason
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Felder 951 vs Minimax FS52ES
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Has anybody had experience with either of these machines? Any thoughts as to choose one over the other?
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Christopher Chen
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Re: Kappa 40 X-motion pricing input
Fred, if this were a Kappa 400 instead of a Kappa 40, I would have a different opinion. My guess is it¡¯s worth $12-14K, but I would recommend you contact Tom Morris - he sold a similar Kappa 40 a
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David P. Best
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Re: Pricing for used Felder tools
Jim I think the Dual 51 is is worth $8-10K, but final value would vary depending on cutterhead and condition and options. If I were buying (which I¡¯m not) I¡¯d want to know if it has the
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David P. Best
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Re: Pricing for used Felder tools
I think the Dual 20" is closer to fair than the KF. I don't keep up on the JP but don't remember that the 2006 models had any issues the Format builds were pretty stout while the early 2000s 700
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David Kumm
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Re: Pricing for used Felder tools
I think the pricing on the KF and the Dual51 are pretty optimistic. They're old - unused , but old nonetheless.? The slider is practically ancient - meaning no x-roll or dbl. trunion, which drives
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David Sabo <sabo_dave@...>
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Kappa 40 X-motion pricing input
Respectfully request any guidance on pricing for a Kappa 40 X-Motion late 2011¡ªHobby use * 3 phase 230 volt +/- 10% --5.5 kw * scoring ¡ªraises and lowers electrically with automatic height
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fred burgess
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