This is what I have on all my Felder equipment:
I would recommend the same but without the rubber pad if your floor has any slope, specifically these:
https://www.mcmaster.com/6111K51 David Best - via mobile phone?
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 12:22 PM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? ? FOG,
Has anyone, with an AD941, installed a set of leveling feet? ?Could you let me know what feet you used for this application.
Felder has told me the machine can accept leveling feet, but they only include them when you purchase a mobility kit.
Thx,
Wade
On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Brian Lamb <blamb11@...> wrote:
? I don’t have a parts list for that machine, but suspect your pin might be more of an “anti-rock” pin than leveling. Three points make a plane, so you set the unit down and then drop the adjustable pin so it doesn’t teeter-totter. If you really want “level” to the world, you will most likely have to add leveling feet or use shims.
Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com
On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:41 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
Hello F.O.G.,
We all know how bad the directions in Felder manuals can be. ?I’m wanting to level my new AD941, but a bit confused on what they are trying to show in the manual regarding the leveling of the machine. ?They say to use a spirit level to get the machine level. ?But they are also showing, in a diagram, a “leveling pin”.
Does this machine have leveling feet all around it? ?I lifted the machine up off the floor with my pallet jack and found the one leveling pin, but does the rest of the machine need a set of leveling feet installed on it? ?
Thank You group for any insight you can add,
Wade
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? FOG,
Has anyone, with an AD941, installed a set of leveling feet? ?Could you let me know what feet you used for this application.
Felder has told me the machine can accept leveling feet, but they only include them when you purchase a mobility kit.
Thx,
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Brian Lamb <blamb11@...> wrote:
? I don’t have a parts list for that machine, but suspect your pin might be more of an “anti-rock” pin than leveling. Three points make a plane, so you set the unit down and then drop the adjustable pin so it doesn’t teeter-totter. If you really want “level” to the world, you will most likely have to add leveling feet or use shims.
Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com
On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:41 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
Hello F.O.G.,
We all know how bad the directions in Felder manuals can be. ?I’m wanting to level my new AD941, but a bit confused on what they are trying to show in the manual regarding the leveling of the machine. ?They say to use a spirit level to get the machine level. ?But they are also showing, in a diagram, a “leveling pin”.
Does this machine have leveling feet all around it? ?I lifted the machine up off the floor with my pallet jack and found the one leveling pin, but does the rest of the machine need a set of leveling feet installed on it? ?
Thank You group for any insight you can add,
Wade
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Thank You Brian,
I’ll ask about leveling feet, only because I do have some slop on my shop slab.
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Brian Lamb <blamb11@...> wrote:
? I don’t have a parts list for that machine, but suspect your pin might be more of an “anti-rock” pin than leveling. Three points make a plane, so you set the unit down and then drop the adjustable pin so it doesn’t teeter-totter. If you really want “level” to the world, you will most likely have to add leveling feet or use shims.
Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com
On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:41 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
Hello F.O.G.,
We all know how bad the directions in Felder manuals can be. ?I’m wanting to level my new AD941, but a bit confused on what they are trying to show in the manual regarding the leveling of the machine. ?They say to use a spirit level to get the machine level. ?But they are also showing, in a diagram, a “leveling pin”.
Does this machine have leveling feet all around it? ?I lifted the machine up off the floor with my pallet jack and found the one leveling pin, but does the rest of the machine need a set of leveling feet installed on it? ?
Thank You group for any insight you can add,
Wade
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Mike, I assume you know you can make several drawings from a single model as independent projects. ?That does quickly eat into the limit of “10 active projects” but it is one way to get around the limitation. If you keep the model and the associated drawings in a single folder, it’s easier to manage archiving projects to keep under the ten active projects limit. ?Yes, PITA, but there is a work-around. ?You can combine the multiple PDF’s generated by this workflow with your PDF viewer (Preview or Acrobat) and have a single file for the collection outside of Fusion. ?
Here is an example of the data panel for my personal use version with three drawing pages for the same model. ?From each of the three drawings, a PDF can be created. ?Then with the PDF viewer app, they can be combined into one document with multiple pages.
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:09 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike@...> wrote:
Also, I wouldn’t have been successful in getting the chest design completed without the assistance of David Best. ?Many thanks to him.
On the Fusion topic, the big issue for me in the free version is the lobotomized restriction of a single drawing. ?I don’t use Fusion much, but I’d be willing to pay a modest fee to have the functionality of the free version but the ability to generate multiple page drawings…
Mike On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:31 AM, Brett Wissel <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
Mike King - Fantastic work! It looks wonderful and I love the lines. Did you use Fusion primarily to get to model/form, or did you break the whole thing down into joints/parts? I'd be interested to hear how you handled the wood-working joints workflow.
I love what Fusion360 can offer, and the parametric help so much. Here's a couple screen captures of recent design works made perfect by fusion360. The pedestal is for a replication project. That banquette was something like 16' long and 12 sheets of plywood. Upholstery representations are still not exactly real life but the forms are good enough.
Learning the right workflow to optimize workflow efficiency is a work in progress, but future projects keep getting easier and easier. And components?in one file can be inserted into others, which is very handy when you want to make CAD/CAM profiles match your real-life cutters and wood joints without having to reinvent them every time.
I agree with D Best that F360 hasn't tried very hard to meet special needs of woodworking/furniture/millwork. I've been in more than one discussion with developers seeking feedback sine 2018, made an issue about it, and never got more than a smile and a nod. The development of the nest/arrange features is the biggest I've seen for a while. Imagine?what could happen if they could generate usable parts lists and cut lists beyond the simple tables available in drawings?!? Or the ability to select molding profiles and sweep rails like the Vectric products do so easily, for all the molding rails on a project, rather than one at a time?! Or practical and efficient woodworking CAM toolpaths for CNC roughing/finishing? Or a cabinetry module that could rival Mozaik?! OR - crazy, I know - the ability to measure dimensions correctly in ortho drawing space rather than just the 2D "flat" measures?!? David B,
Very accurate summary of Shapr3d. I end up using it as a quick prototyping tool for mocking up designs with decent rendering output and quick and dirty 2D dimensional drawings (I do pay for the pro license).?
I didn't mean to imply that Shapr3d had any type of parametric capabilities, but rather just wanted to mention that you can get some nice 2D constraint based drawing tools to use in conjuction with direct modeling. I did get an email from them about an upcoming update that is supposed to enhance the interface on desktop so it feels more native rather than a (well designed) mobile port.
I'm a software engineer by trade and the parametric capabilities of fusion really intrigued me early on. So much so that I started off by going way overboard and parameterizing everything, as if I was designing an app or something. I got the impression that if one were to become very proficient in fusion, it would open the doors to a very nice design workflow. I unfortunately didn't get to that point (yet) as I wanted to spend more of my free time getting better at woodworking rather than learning the software. That's why Shapr3d ultimately won out for me in the near term.
If I were designing furniture for customers, the ability to quickly change a parameter and have the number of drawers dynamically adjust, resize, and maintain spacing would be a huge win for sure.
After I finish up some projects, I'll try to give it another go (especially with the Delete vs Remove tip!).?
--?
Larry Long NeckJust a noob trying to learn the ways of wood
--?Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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I don’t have a parts list for that machine, but suspect your pin might be more of an “anti-rock” pin than leveling. Three points make a plane, so you set the unit down and then drop the adjustable pin so it doesn’t teeter-totter. If you really want “level” to the world, you will most likely have to add leveling feet or use shims.
Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
www.lambtoolworks.com
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:41 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
Hello F.O.G.,
We all know how bad the directions in Felder manuals can be. ?I’m wanting to level my new AD941, but a bit confused on what they are trying to show in the manual regarding the leveling of the machine. ?They say to use a spirit level to get the machine level. ?But they are also showing, in a diagram, a “leveling pin”.
Does this machine have leveling feet all around it? ?I lifted the machine up off the floor with my pallet jack and found the one leveling pin, but does the rest of the machine need a set of leveling feet installed on it? ?
Thank You group for any insight you can add,
Wade
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"Who wouldn’t want a spring joint every time?"
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Mark Foster <mfsta2lt@...> wrote:
“ We can have it delivered tomorrow “.
Mark Foster On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:04, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? I got this in the email stream this morning and couldn’t help myself.
Caption this contest. ?Here’s my entry.
“Tell me again why this jointed surface ends up concave?”
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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“ We can have it delivered tomorrow “.
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:04, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? I got this in the email stream this morning and couldn’t help myself.
Caption this contest. ?Here’s my entry.
“Tell me again why this jointed surface ends up concave?”
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:25 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
Or in my case, when I received my K700S, grab your German to English translation book! ?They never sent anything in English. ??
Wade On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:16 AM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? Joe, here is the more generic version:
“Read the manual provided with the machine.”? David Best - via mobile phone? On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:57 AM, bacchus6015 via groups.io <joeinno@...> wrote:
? Could this message be anymore generic? ?
Joe
On Jun 27, 2023, at 7:34 AM, ruther rocks via groups.io <rutherfordliam14nj@...> wrote:
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. 1. Start by checking the basics. The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped. 2. Check the settings. If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with. 3. Check the maintenance. Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition. 4. Contact Felder support. If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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Also, I wouldn’t have been successful in getting the chest design completed without the assistance of David Best. ?Many thanks to him.
On the Fusion topic, the big issue for me in the free version is the lobotomized restriction of a single drawing. ?I don’t use Fusion much, but I’d be willing to pay a modest fee to have the functionality of the free version but the ability to generate multiple page drawings…
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:31 AM, Brett Wissel <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
Mike King - Fantastic work! It looks wonderful and I love the lines. Did you use Fusion primarily to get to model/form, or did you break the whole thing down into joints/parts? I'd be interested to hear how you handled the wood-working joints workflow.
I love what Fusion360 can offer, and the parametric help so much. Here's a couple screen captures of recent design works made perfect by fusion360. The pedestal is for a replication project. That banquette was something like 16' long and 12 sheets of plywood. Upholstery representations are still not exactly real life but the forms are good enough.
Learning the right workflow to optimize workflow efficiency is a work in progress, but future projects keep getting easier and easier. And components?in one file can be inserted into others, which is very handy when you want to make CAD/CAM profiles match your real-life cutters and wood joints without having to reinvent them every time.
I agree with D Best that F360 hasn't tried very hard to meet special needs of woodworking/furniture/millwork. I've been in more than one discussion with developers seeking feedback sine 2018, made an issue about it, and never got more than a smile and a nod. The development of the nest/arrange features is the biggest I've seen for a while. Imagine?what could happen if they could generate usable parts lists and cut lists beyond the simple tables available in drawings?!? Or the ability to select molding profiles and sweep rails like the Vectric products do so easily, for all the molding rails on a project, rather than one at a time?! Or practical and efficient woodworking CAM toolpaths for CNC roughing/finishing? Or a cabinetry module that could rival Mozaik?! OR - crazy, I know - the ability to measure dimensions correctly in ortho drawing space rather than just the 2D "flat" measures?!? David B,
Very accurate summary of Shapr3d. I end up using it as a quick prototyping tool for mocking up designs with decent rendering output and quick and dirty 2D dimensional drawings (I do pay for the pro license).?
I didn't mean to imply that Shapr3d had any type of parametric capabilities, but rather just wanted to mention that you can get some nice 2D constraint based drawing tools to use in conjuction with direct modeling. I did get an email from them about an upcoming update that is supposed to enhance the interface on desktop so it feels more native rather than a (well designed) mobile port.
I'm a software engineer by trade and the parametric capabilities of fusion really intrigued me early on. So much so that I started off by going way overboard and parameterizing everything, as if I was designing an app or something. I got the impression that if one were to become very proficient in fusion, it would open the doors to a very nice design workflow. I unfortunately didn't get to that point (yet) as I wanted to spend more of my free time getting better at woodworking rather than learning the software. That's why Shapr3d ultimately won out for me in the near term.
If I were designing furniture for customers, the ability to quickly change a parameter and have the number of drawers dynamically adjust, resize, and maintain spacing would be a huge win for sure.
After I finish up some projects, I'll try to give it another go (especially with the Delete vs Remove tip!).?
--?
Larry Long NeckJust a noob trying to learn the ways of wood
--?Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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Re: Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
I got this in the email stream this morning and couldn’t help myself.
Caption this contest. ?Here’s my entry.
“Tell me again why this jointed surface ends up concave?”
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:25 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
Or in my case, when I received my K700S, grab your German to English translation book! ?They never sent anything in English. ??
Wade On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:16 AM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? Joe, here is the more generic version:
“Read the manual provided with the machine.”? David Best - via mobile phone? On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:57 AM, bacchus6015 via groups.io <joeinno@...> wrote:
? Could this message be anymore generic? ?
Joe
On Jun 27, 2023, at 7:34 AM, ruther rocks via groups.io <rutherfordliam14nj@...> wrote:
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. 1. Start by checking the basics. The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped. 2. Check the settings. If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with. 3. Check the maintenance. Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition. 4. Contact Felder support. If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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Brett, I went all the way to parts/joints. ?It was definitely a learning exercise but significantly improved my ability to design in Fusion.
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:31 AM, Brett Wissel <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
Mike King - Fantastic work! It looks wonderful and I love the lines. Did you use Fusion primarily to get to model/form, or did you break the whole thing down into joints/parts? I'd be interested to hear how you handled the wood-working joints workflow.
I love what Fusion360 can offer, and the parametric help so much. Here's a couple screen captures of recent design works made perfect by fusion360. The pedestal is for a replication project. That banquette was something like 16' long and 12 sheets of plywood. Upholstery representations are still not exactly real life but the forms are good enough.
Learning the right workflow to optimize workflow efficiency is a work in progress, but future projects keep getting easier and easier. And components?in one file can be inserted into others, which is very handy when you want to make CAD/CAM profiles match your real-life cutters and wood joints without having to reinvent them every time.
I agree with D Best that F360 hasn't tried very hard to meet special needs of woodworking/furniture/millwork. I've been in more than one discussion with developers seeking feedback sine 2018, made an issue about it, and never got more than a smile and a nod. The development of the nest/arrange features is the biggest I've seen for a while. Imagine?what could happen if they could generate usable parts lists and cut lists beyond the simple tables available in drawings?!? Or the ability to select molding profiles and sweep rails like the Vectric products do so easily, for all the molding rails on a project, rather than one at a time?! Or practical and efficient woodworking CAM toolpaths for CNC roughing/finishing? Or a cabinetry module that could rival Mozaik?! OR - crazy, I know - the ability to measure dimensions correctly in ortho drawing space rather than just the 2D "flat" measures?!? David B,
Very accurate summary of Shapr3d. I end up using it as a quick prototyping tool for mocking up designs with decent rendering output and quick and dirty 2D dimensional drawings (I do pay for the pro license).?
I didn't mean to imply that Shapr3d had any type of parametric capabilities, but rather just wanted to mention that you can get some nice 2D constraint based drawing tools to use in conjuction with direct modeling. I did get an email from them about an upcoming update that is supposed to enhance the interface on desktop so it feels more native rather than a (well designed) mobile port.
I'm a software engineer by trade and the parametric capabilities of fusion really intrigued me early on. So much so that I started off by going way overboard and parameterizing everything, as if I was designing an app or something. I got the impression that if one were to become very proficient in fusion, it would open the doors to a very nice design workflow. I unfortunately didn't get to that point (yet) as I wanted to spend more of my free time getting better at woodworking rather than learning the software. That's why Shapr3d ultimately won out for me in the near term.
If I were designing furniture for customers, the ability to quickly change a parameter and have the number of drawers dynamically adjust, resize, and maintain spacing would be a huge win for sure.
After I finish up some projects, I'll try to give it another go (especially with the Delete vs Remove tip!).?
--?
Larry Long NeckJust a noob trying to learn the ways of wood
--?Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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Brett,
I have to say that I’m impressed by your Fusion 360 designs. ?Features like the fluting and feet on the legs of that pedestal are clear evidence of some CAD mastery. ?
Indeed, Fusion is one place where workflow steps are really important if you want to take full advantage of the platform. ?Larry’s example of screwing with the timeline, without having planned for that aspect originally is an obvious example.
I too have been pounding on the Fusion 360 team for various features and functions since 2017. ?It wasn’t until 2021 that the facilities finally came up to a level that I felt totally comfortable abandoning my previous CAD system and committing to the Fusion learning curve. ?In talking with the product managers, I get some impressions as to why they don’t put more resources into the marketing for and development of the product for woodworking shops. ?Part of the issue is that they see woodworkers and “craftspeople” more than manufacturing oriented. ?The markets where production manufacturing are involved (cabinetry, closets, etc.) they perceive as already well served by competitors. ?I found their insistence that the nesting layout function be omitted from the personal use license completely wrong headed and let them know that. ?You would have enjoyed that discussion: “OK, just how many weekend warriors cutting up plywood for their bookshelf actually want/need a plywood layout facility?” ?
That said, they have been very responsive to my suggestions where they felt general applicability. ?One of the specific areas I’ve had the most success is in the drawing space - that aspect has come a long way in the last 4 years. ?Just last month they released a new UI for the Motion Link dialog based largely on my hammering at them about how unintuitive the previous iterations were.
But there is a long list of suggestions they continue to silently ignore. ?For instance, I’ve been after them for the ability to create a named parameter as an option during the sketch dimensioning operation, rather than having to go off to the user parameters window to create a name associated with a given dimension. ?Similarly, layer support in the drawing space has been on my list for 6 years, and their big concern with that seems to be internal fears of?cannibalization?of AutoCAD sales if that facility were added. ?There appears to be a lot of product overlap management going on in the background.
I’ve started to share some design elements on GrabCab for use by other woodworkers. ?I’ll be uploading a generalized cabinet facility in a couple of months. ?For now, my list of contributions is pretty paltry: ??. ?I wish more people would contribute to the collection. ?As you mentioned, stock molding profiles is a classic example, as well as a library of wood appearances. ?
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:31 AM, Brett Wissel <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
Mike King - Fantastic work! It looks wonderful and I love the lines. Did you use Fusion primarily to get to model/form, or did you break the whole thing down into joints/parts? I'd be interested to hear how you handled the wood-working joints workflow.
I love what Fusion360 can offer, and the parametric help so much. Here's a couple screen captures of recent design works made perfect by fusion360. The pedestal is for a replication project. That banquette was something like 16' long and 12 sheets of plywood. Upholstery representations are still not exactly real life but the forms are good enough.
Learning the right workflow to optimize workflow efficiency is a work in progress, but future projects keep getting easier and easier. And components?in one file can be inserted into others, which is very handy when you want to make CAD/CAM profiles match your real-life cutters and wood joints without having to reinvent them every time.
I agree with D Best that F360 hasn't tried very hard to meet special needs of woodworking/furniture/millwork. I've been in more than one discussion with developers seeking feedback sine 2018, made an issue about it, and never got more than a smile and a nod. The development of the nest/arrange features is the biggest I've seen for a while. Imagine?what could happen if they could generate usable parts lists and cut lists beyond the simple tables available in drawings?!? Or the ability to select molding profiles and sweep rails like the Vectric products do so easily, for all the molding rails on a project, rather than one at a time?! Or practical and efficient woodworking CAM toolpaths for CNC roughing/finishing? Or a cabinetry module that could rival Mozaik?! OR - crazy, I know - the ability to measure dimensions correctly in ortho drawing space rather than just the 2D "flat" measures?!? David B,
Very accurate summary of Shapr3d. I end up using it as a quick prototyping tool for mocking up designs with decent rendering output and quick and dirty 2D dimensional drawings (I do pay for the pro license).?
I didn't mean to imply that Shapr3d had any type of parametric capabilities, but rather just wanted to mention that you can get some nice 2D constraint based drawing tools to use in conjuction with direct modeling. I did get an email from them about an upcoming update that is supposed to enhance the interface on desktop so it feels more native rather than a (well designed) mobile port.
I'm a software engineer by trade and the parametric capabilities of fusion really intrigued me early on. So much so that I started off by going way overboard and parameterizing everything, as if I was designing an app or something. I got the impression that if one were to become very proficient in fusion, it would open the doors to a very nice design workflow. I unfortunately didn't get to that point (yet) as I wanted to spend more of my free time getting better at woodworking rather than learning the software. That's why Shapr3d ultimately won out for me in the near term.
If I were designing furniture for customers, the ability to quickly change a parameter and have the number of drawers dynamically adjust, resize, and maintain spacing would be a huge win for sure.
After I finish up some projects, I'll try to give it another go (especially with the Delete vs Remove tip!).?
--
Larry Long Neck
Just a noob trying to learn the ways of wood
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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David,
My question has been answered and the answer is Yes! That message could have been more generic.
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:15 AM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
Joe, here is the more generic version:
“Read the manual provided with the machine.”? David Best - via mobile phone? On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:57 AM, bacchus6015 via groups.io <joeinno@...> wrote:
? Could this message be anymore generic? ?
Joe
On Jun 27, 2023, at 7:34 AM, ruther rocks via groups.io <rutherfordliam14nj@...> wrote:
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. 1. Start by checking the basics. The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped. 2. Check the settings. If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with. 3. Check the maintenance. Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition. 4. Contact Felder support. If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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Hi Mac,
??? Can you provide some details on having the drill start
automatically when the handle is activated?? What did you use?? A
microswitch and a relay?? An aftermarket product?
On 6/25/2023 10:33 AM, mac campshure
via groups.io wrote:
Also I have my drills most set up so when handle is activated the
drill starts and whe n returned it stops and also have foot peddle
with reverse although most have that set as. Auto feature with
activation by stop.
Designing
and building for 50 years
?
I have quite a few serious drill press, B&S turrets ,
single spindle Alzmetal, Burgmaster , and Azuma Radial 10”
column .?
They all have vari pulley drive (reeves)or gear drive
with 2 speed motor .?
I would be inclined to use a two speed motor and use a
couple belt changes you only need 4 speeds is way more than
enough.
Two belt changes and high low speed on the motor mor
positive drive system that’s what the big boys do talking
machines of course and a hell of a lot cheaper and problem
free.
Designing
and building for 50 years
?My prior drill press, a Powermatic PM2800B
with a single phase 1 HP motor with mechanical variable
speed with digital readout was nice. ?It was not too
powerful, which was good, but my larger Forstner drill
bits did not stop rotating when cutting wood. ?However,
I wanted a radial drill press where the table stayed
fixed and I could drill holes farther from the edge of
the wood, and I could adjust the distance chuck to wood
without the table shifting side to side like on a
standard drill press.
I went with a 3 phase vintage Delta Turner-Walker style
radial drill press that came with a smaller motor - a
0.5HP 1725 RPM motor.. ?A VFD was added. ?This was
discussed in a prior thread. ?
The VFD makes noise at all times unless the power supply
is turned off, and the larger Forstner bits stop turning
in wood, especially at lower speed.
Plan is to change to a ENC single phase 220V VFD along
with a Marathon 1 HP 1750PRM 3 phase motor. ?A friend
has a similar radial drill press but no VFD and does not
have this issue. He would have to change belts to adjust
speed as the tradeoff. ?I am hoping the upgrade will
give me the needed performance without the need for belt
changes.
When the change is made, I will provide feedback on the
performance.?
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Michael Garrison Stuber
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Mike King - Fantastic work! It looks wonderful and I love the lines. Did you use Fusion primarily to get to model/form, or did you break the whole thing down into joints/parts? I'd be interested to hear how you handled the wood-working joints workflow.
I love what Fusion360 can offer, and the parametric help so much. Here's a couple screen captures of recent design works made perfect by fusion360. The pedestal is for a replication project. That banquette was something like 16' long and 12 sheets of plywood. Upholstery representations are still not exactly real life but the forms are good enough.
Learning the right workflow to optimize workflow efficiency is a work in progress, but future projects keep getting easier and easier. And components?in one file can be inserted into others, which is very handy when you want to make CAD/CAM profiles match your real-life cutters and wood joints without having to reinvent them every time.
I agree with D Best that F360 hasn't tried very hard to meet special needs of woodworking/furniture/millwork. I've been in more than one discussion with developers seeking feedback sine 2018, made an issue about it, and never got more than a smile and a nod. The development of the nest/arrange features is the biggest I've seen for a while. Imagine?what could happen if they could generate usable parts lists and cut lists beyond the simple tables available in drawings?!? Or the ability to select molding profiles and sweep rails like the Vectric products do so easily, for all the molding rails on a project, rather than one at a time?! Or practical and efficient woodworking CAM toolpaths for CNC roughing/finishing? Or a cabinetry module that could rival Mozaik?! OR - crazy, I know - the ability to measure dimensions correctly in ortho drawing space rather than just the 2D "flat" measures?!?
David B,
Very accurate summary of Shapr3d. I end up using it as a quick prototyping tool for mocking up designs with decent rendering output and quick and dirty 2D dimensional drawings (I do pay for the pro license).?
I didn't mean to imply that Shapr3d had any type of parametric capabilities, but rather just wanted to mention that you can get some nice 2D constraint based drawing tools to use in conjuction with direct modeling. I did get an email from them about an upcoming update that is supposed to enhance the interface on desktop so it feels more native rather than a (well designed) mobile port.
I'm a software engineer by trade and the parametric capabilities of fusion really intrigued me early on. So much so that I started off by going way overboard and parameterizing everything, as if I was designing an app or something. I got the impression that if one were to become very proficient in fusion, it would open the doors to a very nice design workflow. I unfortunately didn't get to that point (yet) as I wanted to spend more of my free time getting better at woodworking rather than learning the software. That's why Shapr3d ultimately won out for me in the near term.
If I were designing furniture for customers, the ability to quickly change a parameter and have the number of drawers dynamically adjust, resize, and maintain spacing would be a huge win for sure.
After I finish up some projects, I'll try to give it another go (especially with the Delete vs Remove tip!).?
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Larry Long Neck
Just a noob trying to learn the ways of wood
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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Re: Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
Or in my case, when I received my K700S, grab your German to English translation book! ?They never sent anything in English. ??
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 9:16 AM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? Joe, here is the more generic version:
“Read the manual provided with the machine.”? David Best - via mobile phone? On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:57 AM, bacchus6015 via groups.io <joeinno@...> wrote:
? Could this message be anymore generic? ?
Joe
On Jun 27, 2023, at 7:34 AM, ruther rocks via groups.io <rutherfordliam14nj@...> wrote:
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. 1. Start by checking the basics. The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped. 2. Check the settings. If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with. 3. Check the maintenance. Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition. 4. Contact Felder support. If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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Re: Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
Joe, here is the more generic version:
“Read the manual provided with the machine.”? David Best - via mobile phone?
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Joe
On Jun 27, 2023, at 7:34 AM, ruther rocks via groups.io <rutherfordliam14nj@...> wrote:
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. 1. Start by checking the basics. The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped. 2. Check the settings. If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with. 3. Check the maintenance. Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition. 4. Contact Felder support. If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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Re: 3 phase power plugs/outlets
Hi Aaron,
I have an AD941, an F700Z, and a KF700SP. All three are three phase machines. ?Though a neutral wire is included in the pigtail on the machine, none of them utilize the neutral.?
Hopefully that helps answer your question.?
Good luck,
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?Hi all,
For those who have 3-phase Felder and Minimax equipment, what plugs/outlets are you using??? Does your equipment work fine with the L16-30P plugs and L15-30 outlets?? (those are 3 hot plus 1 ground conductors).?? Or does the Felder/Minimax equipment require a 5-wire connection with both ground and neutral conductors?
-Aaron
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Re: Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
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Joe
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 7:34 AM, ruther rocks via groups.io <rutherfordliam14nj@...> wrote:
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. 1. Start by checking the basics. The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped. 2. Check the settings. If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with. 3. Check the maintenance. Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition. 4. Contact Felder support. If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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Hello F.O.G.,
We all know how bad the directions in Felder manuals can be. I’m wanting to level my new AD941, but a bit confused on what they are trying to show in the manual regarding the leveling of the machine. They say to use a spirit level to get the machine level. But they are also showing, in a diagram, a “leveling pin”.
Does this machine have leveling feet all around it? I lifted the machine up off the floor with my pallet jack and found the one leveling pin, but does the rest of the machine need a set of leveling feet installed on it?
Thank You group for any insight you can add,
Wade
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Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
Felder machines are known for their quality and durability, but even the best machines can experience problems from time to time. If you are having a problem with your Felder machine, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem.
1. Start by checking the basics.
The first step in troubleshooting any problem is to check the basics. Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Check the power cord and the outlet to make sure that they are not damaged. Also, check the fuses or circuit breakers to make sure that they are not tripped.
2. Check the settings.
If the machine is turned on and appears to be working, but it is not working properly, check the settings. Make sure that the machine is set to the correct mode and that the settings are correct for the material you are working with.
3. Check the maintenance.
Felder machines require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. If the machine has not been properly maintained, it may be causing the problem. Check the oil levels, the belts, and the other moving parts to make sure that they are in good condition.
4. Contact Felder support.
If you have checked the basics, the settings, and the maintenance, and you are still having a problem, contact Felder support. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and determine the best course of action.
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David P. Best
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