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Re: CF531 Electrical Schematic

 

Blaine,

Call Felder. They can provide you with a soft copy of the electrical and also the manual if you do not have one. Typically, there is a copy of electrical in the electrical section of your machine.

The brake board on many of the Felder machines can be bypassed so one can continue to operate the machine. Felder tech will guide you to do so if it is possible on your machine.

Before you call get the S/N of the machine from machine label. They will need that to track your exact machine.

Imran

On Mar 4, 2021, at 6:06 PM, Blaine Wright <blaine@...> wrote:

?Hello to All. I¡¯ve been reading the posts from this group for some time and really enjoy the information and discussion from the group.
This is my first posting here and hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I have a 2015 CF531 unit. I overloaded the saw motor while ripping a large piece of old growth Douglas Fir. The motor tripped out. After letting it cool, I tried to restart, but instead tripped the main circuit breaker when I pushed start.. I then tried starting the P/J motor and Shaper motor, only to trip the main circuit breaker again.
I had an industrial electrician come to look at the unit. He could energize the motors from the control board, but they would not turn. He was able to conclude that the brake module 1B1 is shorted but was unable to bypass to ¡°release¡± the brake to any of the 3 motors.
Has anyone else experienced this problem.
Would anyone have en electrical schematic of for the CF 531.
Thanks for your assistance in advance.
Cheers
Blaine


Re: Workshop video

 

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Alain makes a point about the simulated background blur using Portrait mode on the iPhone. ?The effect is called?bokeh, intended to simulate the depth of field focus limitations of conventional optics. It does limitations, but in my experience, the limitations are not those (¡°cut-out¡± effect) Alain mentions. ?For commercial work, I always reach for my Nikon gear, but I still marvel at the Portrait mode in the iPhone. ?

Alain refers to it as ¡°AI¡±, and for the non-technical user this description can suffice. ?In truth, it¡¯s not strictly an AI process, although it is very computationally intensive. ?In portrait mode, the iPhone uses two lenses that are about 18mm apart to capture two images, then pixel-by-pixel, it compares the two images and creates a spacial map, calculating the distance away from the camera for each pixel (all 12 million). It does this by examining the parallax difference between the two images. ?This is the kind of computational challenge that would bring a Cray super computer to its knees just 20 years ago. ?Once the spacial map is generated (about 1 second on an iPhone), the user is given a slider to control the amount of blur that is applied to the ¡°background¡± - and the blur is linear relative to the computed distance from the camera lens - the further away, the more the blur. ?The user has complete control over the application and intensity of the bokeh effect.

Here is an example of the same Cat image Alain referenced in his email - it illustrates varying degrees of bokeh application using the slider for depth of field on the iPhone: ?

Note that the image above was taken with an iPhone two generations old (the XS Max). ??

The user has complete control over the ¡°cut-out¡± effect within the limits of the computation algorithm.

Where the Portrait mode has bigger limitations is in subject identification. ?This is particularly true of images with long narrow elements in the subject, or where there are transparent elements. ?Consider this example - where the bokeh effect has been added at two levels of intensity: ???

Notice the stem of the glass and the swizzle stick with the olives - as the bokeh effect is increased, the algorithm breaks down in it¡¯s ability to distinguish between subject and background. ? This image was taken with the newer generation iPhone 11. ?

The only way to get precise bokeh effect today is with real optics - which translates to expensive fast and heavy lenses and body. ?But for general shop photography, where some background blur effect is desirable, the iPhone can certainly fill that need. ?Like I said, for commercial work, I will always reach for my Nikon gear.

One aspect that we didn¡¯t touch on is auto focus for video work. ?Canon¡¯s phase detect system is still the leader in this area and can track moving subjects amazingly well. ?The Sony and Nikon contrast based auto focus systems are not as good for video. ?I have found the iPhone 11 auto focus at least equal to the Nikon and Sony systems if not a bit better for video work. ?When I purchased the Canon M50 for vlogging work, I found it no better than my iPhone 11 at 4K 30 fps, which is why I sold it.

David Best

https://www.instagram.com/davidpbest/





On Mar 4, 2021, at 8:57 AM, alain pilon <alain.pilon@...> wrote:

As a part time photographer, I think the use of portrait mode on the iPhone (and any other phone not using the periscope hack) is a hit or miss. The thing to keep in mind when using this mode is that the phone uses AI to blur the background, instead of using the laws of optics, which can create some unrealistic subject to background separation. It works relatively well for human subject but sometimes the subject?looks cut out like in this example from David:



while some others are very convincing:?



My current setup is filming with iPhone/iPad (90% of the time), editing on iPad with Luma Fusion and using a LED light on a tripod for directional lighting. It gets me about 80% of where I was using 10k$ worth of studio gears a few?years ago and it is so much more convenient!?




On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 3:32 AM david@... via <david=[email protected]> wrote:
I forgot to mention one other iPhone support system I use in the shop. ? This one attaches to anything steel or cast iron with a switchable magnetic base. ?
This is the Noga MA61003 Big Boy: ?

How I use it:

<IMG_0298.jpeg>

David Best







On Mar 3, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Fred Rossi <fred@...> wrote:

Folks:

Do any of you create video in your shop for social media content, sales purposes, your web site etc.? If so, what type of camera do you use (or do you simply use a smart phone)? GoPro, Sony, other? I appreciate any bits of advice.

Fred Rossi





CF531 Electrical Schematic

 

Hello to All. I¡¯ve been reading the posts from this group for some time and really enjoy the information and discussion from the group.
This is my first posting here and hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I have a 2015 CF531 unit. I overloaded the saw motor while ripping a large piece of old growth Douglas Fir. The motor tripped out. After letting it cool, I tried to restart, but instead tripped the main circuit breaker when I pushed start.. I then tried starting the P/J motor and Shaper motor, only to trip the main circuit breaker again.
I had an industrial electrician come to look at the unit. He could energize the motors from the control board, but they would not turn. He was able to conclude that the brake module 1B1 is shorted but was unable to bypass to ¡°release¡± the brake to any of the 3 motors.
Has anyone else experienced this problem.
Would anyone have en electrical schematic of for the CF 531.
Thanks for your assistance in advance.
Cheers
Blaine


Re: #spiralcutterhead #wanted #spiralcutterhead #wanted

 

firstly?? Felder won't do it... already asked, nor do they have anyone to recommend to do it

they are not very helpful 'outside the box'...

which is why I'm asking on the forum


Re: #spiralcutterhead #wanted #spiralcutterhead #wanted

 

I wonder if it would be work asking for a quote directly from Felder? It's certainly not warranty work, but I would think the technician should know the machine inside- and out-, and I would think they'd be able to knock out a cutter swap pretty quickly. Felder may ask for a waiver considering they'd be swapping to an aftermarket head. Anyways, it's free to ask, right??

Alternatively, you can ask around at your local woodworking- or contractor-supply shop to see if they know any freelance machinery repair guys? I think there's at least one or two here in the Minneapolis area who just tool around fixing machines. The last time I looked into it I think they were billing out at ~$100/hr....?
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Tom Gensmer
Heritage Home Renewals, LLC
Minneapolis, MN


KF700 Oil Sticker

 

On my 2001 KF700, I have this sticker on the shaper end



I have no clue what this is asking me to do. Closest thing in the manual would be shaper elevation and angle worm gear and associated crescent path in plate.

Anyone, goat a clue?

Imran


Re: zci for k940

 

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Quick update for those that are interested on the k940s zci, chips are starting to ?! Should be complete next week...

Interesting that he used one of our edm¡¯s to rough cut the blanks, guess he wanted to start with some super accurate blanks?, left some interesting accurately cut scraps...


Here is the scoring section being milled in the Hurco...
And a still shot...



Regards, Mark

On Jan 19, 2021, at 11:26 PM, Mark Kessler <mkessler10@...> wrote:

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So I decided I needed a zci for the new k940, thought I would get away without one but here I am... I reached out to David Best as I knew he had made one for the kappa. The k940 saw unit, top casting and 3 plastic segments appear to be the same however I have the LED lights so wasn¡¯t sure if David would be willing to modify his design and if it would be worth the time/cost to do so. After a few back and forth emails David decided to not take it on, a few key dimensions were slightly different and could require a few iterations to get it right which I agreed.?

David was so kind in allowing me to use his drawings, however after I started to model it and compared it to my parts in hand it wasn¡¯t adding up so I had to abandon the drawings given and just start from scratch from my actual parts.

So the first task was to model the LED section first as it is the most difficult to work out, then 3d print, check fit and make adjustments (done) After that 3d print all the parts to confirm (tomorrow) and finally have machined in aluminum (tbd)

The other unknown was how was the LED installed, the only way to find out was to remove it which would obviously void the warranty but after studying the elect schematic and looking at the parts drawings I convinced myself that it was no big deal and easy to fix if I screwed up the LED strip.?

So here are some progress pics... note, the 3d printed LED section is short due the the 3D printer bed not being long enough, a bolt hole is missing so it is not tight against the cast...

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Below is the auto score feature in action with the as delivered LED section?




Regards, Mark



Re: K 700 s single phase

 

I have the single phase KF700 saw since 2005 and have never run out of power.... then again I don't cut anything really huge and hard with it.
It handles 2" White Oak and Walnut just fine.
What it can cut and how can depend on the blade used, of course but even with the 'wrong' blade I have enough power.

On the other hand, if you go the 3 phase route, you'd open the door to having other 3 phase machines in the future.
I'd love to have 3 phase but I don't...%^)


Re: #spiralcutterhead #wanted #spiralcutterhead #wanted

 

yes I have seen that youtube install... and it? is more complicated then I am qualified to do on my own
...which is why I am asking for someone to hire who is qualified to get it done...

My AD 741 is from 2005 and has the Power Drive [not the Digi Drive]


Re: Workshop video

 

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Alain,

As a life long photographer I really enjoyed this post as I know nothing about the latest going ons in photography.

Imran

On Mar 4, 2021, at 11:58 AM, alain pilon <alain.pilon@...> wrote:

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As a part time photographer, I think the use of portrait mode on the iPhone (and any other phone not using the periscope hack) is a hit or miss. The thing to keep in mind when using this mode is that the phone uses AI to blur the background, instead of using the laws of optics, which can create some unrealistic subject to background separation. It works relatively well for human subject but sometimes the subject?looks cut out like in this example from David:



while some others are very convincing:?



My current setup is filming with iPhone/iPad (90% of the time), editing on iPad with Luma Fusion and using a LED light on a tripod for directional lighting. It gets me about 80% of where I was using 10k$ worth of studio gears a few?years ago and it is so much more convenient!?




On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 3:32 AM david@... via <david=[email protected]> wrote:
I forgot to mention one other iPhone support system I use in the shop. ? This one attaches to anything steel or cast iron with a switchable magnetic base. ?
This is the Noga MA61003 Big Boy: ?

How I use it:

<IMG_0298.jpeg>

David Best







On Mar 3, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Fred Rossi <fred@...> wrote:

Folks:

Do any of you create video in your shop for social media content, sales purposes, your web site etc.? If so, what type of camera do you use (or do you simply use a smart phone)? GoPro, Sony, other? I appreciate any bits of advice.

Fred Rossi


Re: Workshop video

alain pilon
 

As a part time photographer, I think the use of portrait mode on the iPhone (and any other phone not using the periscope hack) is a hit or miss. The thing to keep in mind when using this mode is that the phone uses AI to blur the background, instead of using the laws of optics, which can create some unrealistic subject to background separation. It works relatively well for human subject but sometimes the subject?looks cut out like in this example from David:



while some others are very convincing:?



My current setup is filming with iPhone/iPad (90% of the time), editing on iPad with Luma Fusion and using a LED light on a tripod for directional lighting. It gets me about 80% of where I was using 10k$ worth of studio gears a few?years ago and it is so much more convenient!?




On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 3:32 AM david@... via <david=[email protected]> wrote:
I forgot to mention one other iPhone support system I use in the shop. ? This one attaches to anything steel or cast iron with a switchable magnetic base. ?
This is the Noga MA61003 Big Boy: ?

How I use it:


David Best







On Mar 3, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Fred Rossi <fred@...> wrote:

Folks:

Do any of you create video in your shop for social media content, sales purposes, your web site etc.? If so, what type of camera do you use (or do you simply use a smart phone)? GoPro, Sony, other? I appreciate any bits of advice.

Fred Rossi


Re: B f 6-26 #forsale

 

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Johnathan,

Could You send me some pictures off list and i may make you an offer for the machine complete.

paul.curme@...

Regards
Paul


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of jkpwoodworm via groups.io <jkpwoodworm@...>
Sent: 04 March 2021 12:24
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [FOG] B f 6-26 #forsale
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Hi thanks for the reply it's got the 1200?anodised bed and the router spindle? f edge's with one out feed table the big arm very heavy? on the side of the table would you believe someone has just offered me? 925 bit insulting it thought?


Re: Workshop video

Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq.
 

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Nothing on the order of what you are? talking about.

Camera notwithstanding? you gotta do lighting and background management on steroids. Filming? like that is? not something I'd want to try.

On 3/3/21 9:31 PM, Fred Rossi wrote:

Folks:

Do any of you create video in your shop for social media content, sales purposes, your web site etc.? If so, what type of camera do you use (or do you simply use a smart phone)? GoPro, Sony, other? I appreciate any bits of advice.

Fred Rossi


Re: Adding fence to bandsaw?

 

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There is enough adjustment on the fence for the slight drift.? Crowned tires, 25K tension,? and a 1" blade that never leaves the saw so I've not touched the fence since it was installed.? That type of fence can't take a lot of side pressure but it isn't needed when resawing.? If I remember correctly ( less frequent with age ) the fence was mispriced on Amazon and greed made me break my rule to not buy from them.? Dave


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Jason Holtz <jholtzy@...>
Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:16 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [FOG] Adding fence to bandsaw?
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Dave,
Have you adapted that fence to allow for drift adjustment?

Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture

3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612 432-2765

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Jason
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406


Re: Adding fence to bandsaw?

 

Dave,
Have you adapted that fence to allow for drift adjustment?

Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture

3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612 432-2765

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Jason
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406


Re: Workshop video

 

It doesn't look as cool as David's setup of course, but I just use a rubber band to hold my phone on my Canon S100 while on the?tripod. It works great. The Canon shoots great video, but it's so much easier to just use the phone.

Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture

3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612 432-2765

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Jason
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406


Re: Used BF 6-31 #whatmachinetobuy

 

I bought a BF631 a little over a year ago, it is a tight squeeze in my single stall garage and I am grateful for the wheels and jack. I never regretted it for an instant, it is an absolutely fabulous machine. I have not had any issues and have been able to get the Felder accessories I needed. For hobby work I could not think of a better machine, and I feel privileged to be able to own and use one.


Re: B f 6-26 #forsale

 

Hi thanks for the reply it's got the 1200?anodised bed and the router spindle? f edge's with one out feed table the big arm very heavy? on the side of the table would you believe someone has just offered me? 925 bit insulting it thought?


Re: Totem Pole

 

Nice story,

Saw a guy do the same type of art on big ice cubes with a chainsaw too. Impressive as you need to not only master the tool, but also need some "artwork" DNA somewhere or something uncommon/special.

Bill


Re: Workshop video

 

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Lol, just repeated what David said... should read all the posts first...


Regards, Mark

On Mar 4, 2021, at 6:57 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:

?If you have icloud, you pic¡¯s / vids shot on iPhone will magically appear in ipad or vice/versa

Regards, Mark

On Mar 3, 2021, at 11:31 PM, David Luckensmeyer <dhluckens@...> wrote:

?Hi Alain:

Interesting to hear alternatives.

My only question has to do with the difficulty of sitting an iPad on a tripod and moving it around the shop. How do you do it?

As a solution, can an iPhone be used to shoot the video, then Airdrop the video to the iPad, and use your nifty app then?

Thanks,
Lucky


On 4 Mar 2021, at 2:25 pm, alain pilon <alain.pilon@...> wrote:

Easiest/Cheapest way to produce high quality video IMHO is to have an iPad and use Luma Fusion.?

It can do 90% of the edits I do with Final Cut Pro but the app costs about 20$ and is actually very fun to use and learn.?

And if you get one of the latest iPad, the camera is very decent to film with as long as you are in good light.?


On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 11:19 PM Christopher Edwards <caedwards874@...> wrote:
I have a Macbook Pro laptop. I use the free iMovie software to edit the video.

When I was more of a Windows user, I purchased PowerDirector, about ($70), and was very happy with that. I actually preferred PowerDirector to iMovie, ?but I don¡¯t currently have a Windows computer.


Chris Edwards
(407) 902-1358 cell



On Mar 3, 2021, at 9:34 PM, Kevin Wells <kjwells54@...> wrote:

How do you edit your videos.

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Kevin J. Wells