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#Adding Wireless Switches to the X-Roll Slider
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Finally did a writeup on how I added the wireless switches in the slider. Don¡¯t crucify me on the wire color, used what I had. |
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
I would agree, the original intent was always the ability to quickly hold workpieces, allowing for a safer cut.?
I think F&F, particularly on this forum, has been added onto and improved in many cases to a point where the original features above have been lost or no longer easily deployed...It's OK to call that out :) |
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýEdited - first version the photos were stripped out. I agree with Mark. ?There seems to be some confusion about the original and primary benefit of the Fritz & Franz - that being the ability to pinch or trap-squeeze small parts between the Fritz and the Franz units to hold material in position during a cutting operation. ?This is particularly helpful for save holding and cutting of tiny pieces, or long and skinny pieces that are too thin or small to get a clamp onto. Here are a couple of examples that inspired the original F&F. With the addition of flip stops and some kind of measurement system, you can also get achieve accurate final dimensions, like this example. You can also use a F&F with flip stops as a two-point parallel fence setup for straight-line or tapered ripping situations, such as this example posted by our very own Jason Holtz on Instagram a couple of days ago. The disadvantage of using a F&F as a two-point parallel fence is that the material being cut has to fit between the Fritz & Franz elements, rather than being able straddle the two stops as shown in the following example. ?This type of setup is more advantageous when the length of the materials being cut to the same with vary in length and more rigid clamping is necessary to secure larger pieces. ?For instance, I would not want to use a F&F as a two-point parallel fence with processing panels for cabinet builds. I admire with Derek has come up with - very nice work. ?In some respects it reminds me of a shop-built equivalent to the Martin MultiFunction outrigger table which is documented here: ? ? But like Mark, I don¡¯t see how this substitutes for the original F&F benefit of being able to safely hold small parts during a cutting operation. ?Maybe I¡¯m missing something. David Best
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýI agree with Mark. ?There seems to be some confusion about the original and primary benefit of the Fritz & Franz - that being the ability to pinch or trap-squeeze small parts between the Fritz and the Franz units to hold material in position during a cutting operation. ?This is particularly helpful for save holding and cutting of tiny pieces, or long and skinny pieces that are too thin or small to get a clamp onto. Here are a couple of examples that inspired the original F&F.With the addition of flip stops and some kind of measurement system, you can also get achieve accurate final dimensions, like this example. You can also use a F&F with flip stops as a two-point parallel fence setup for straight-line or tapered ripping situations, such as this example posted by our very own Jason Holtz on Instagram a couple of days ago. The disadvantage of using a F&F as a two-point parallel fence is that the material being cut has to fit between the Fritz & Franz elements, rather than being able straddle the two stops as shown in the following example. ?This type of setup is more advantageous when the length of the materials being cut to the same with vary in length and more rigid clamping is necessary to secure larger pieces. ?For instance, I would not want to use a F&F as a two-point parallel fence with processing panels for cabinet builds. I admire with Derek has come up with - very nice work. ?In some respects it reminds me of a shop-built equivalent to the Martin MultiFunction outrigger table (see attached). ?But like Mark, I don¡¯t see how this substitutes for the original F&F benefit of being able to safely hold small parts during a cutting operation. ?Maybe I¡¯m missing something. David Best https://www.instagram.com/davidpbest/
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Re: I¡¯m on the fence, about choosing a parallel fence.
I¡¯ll sell my Felder fence. I only use the table part since I got Brian¡¯s. Not sure what for a price though. Bill Belanger On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 14:19 Mike <mike@...> wrote: I think I already have the extension table (430-104) for the Felder parallel fence. If someone wants to sell their fence (because it doesn't fit, or they bought Mr. Lamb's) let me know. |
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHow is that used to cut small pieces, like cross-cutting a 1¡±x1¡±x 2¡± long piece (i have cut them smaller than that - Not seeing it, David Bedrosian ff or ones like it are perfect for that. ?Suppose its good for tapers but you really only need a flip stop and parallel guide like what Brian or Felder makes or a diy.?Regards, Mark On Mar 10, 2022, at 5:22 PM, Derek Cohen <derekcohen@...> wrote:
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
Like many others, I made and used a F&F jig soon after sliding down the slider hole with my K3. Over time, I found that I much preferred the precision and versatility of a parallel fence ...
 [img]http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Powered%20Tools%20and%20Machinery/ParallelGuideForK3Slider_html_1fdf2a4a.jpg[/img] Link:?? Regards from Perth Derek |
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
That¡¯s a really nice setup! In my Case it might soon become a junk collector though. ? Bill B On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 10:09 Stan Blaszczyk <blaszcsj@...> wrote:
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Re: Fritz and Fran jigs
This was my first F&F attempt. I left out the rail as I wanted flexibility for angled cuts. I also introduced Kipp levers to fasten the clamps down, after applying some forward pressure on the workpiece, to eliminate the need to push the stock towards the x-cut fence. The various holes were intended to allow for different handle positions.?
I think it worked ok but F&F is best suited for straight cuts, IMO.? With my workspace constraints, I now try my best to keep the large x-cut fence and outrigger stowed, so this previous F&F design limits me somewhat.? Once I began using pneumatic clamps, F&F became less necessary.? |
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