Marty, are you able to leave your power feeder in the upright position for all or most of you work on your combo, including sawing and the jointer/planer? ?Is it possible to raise the jointer tables up with the PF as shown in the photo?
Scott
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“You might even find that the extended crosscut fence might just clear the top of the AD741”
Working height of the machines is critical to be aware of when the shop space is tight. My plan included this info got all machines and large surfaces like assembly tables etc. Be aware that, if needed, a machine can easily be elevated by a small amount by leveling feet so that long/wide material can go on top of an adjacent machine.
It is a fun exercise.
Imran
On Dec 25, 2021, at 2:09 AM, michael.kit.ooi@... wrote:
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Hey Marcus,
The working envelope of a slider, jointer and planer is quite long.? Consider placing your saw/jointer/planer about a 1.5 meters in front of the large door so you can utilize the "free" outdoor space as your infeed or outfeed working envelope.? I've used this type of layout in three shops and it has worked well for me.? I'm still able to cut lengths up to about 2 meters with the door closed.? Only a small percentage of my shop time is used to breakdown large pieces so I don't need to have the door open very long if I don't want to.? I see you're from the UK.? You may want to put an awning over your door to keep the rain out. Where are you located in the UK?
Cheers,
Marty
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Hi Marcus, I'm also figuring out workshop layout. One suggestion that many made for me is to locate the bandsaw in the "dead zone" at the outfeed end of the panel saw (your K740). Something like this but you'd have to week it to meet your specific needs and wants. You might even find that the extended crosscut fence might just clear the top of the AD741.? Good luck - it's a mind bending exercise! I'm still tinkering with my layout.? Cheers Michael? 
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Re: What are your tricks for cleaning small stains in you cast iron tops?
I use Evaporust, dip paper towel in it lay on the surface, cover with plastic.
Check back in a ?couple of hours.
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On 12/24/21 12:00 PM, mac campshure via groups.io wrote: Clean first and lubricate , get familiar with the build. What he said. And wiggle everything. See if you can find things that need tightening
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Re: Shaper limiter cutters
Thank you to all of you who replied with your thoughts and suggestions. I really appreciated the Video link. Looks like I will be ordering one of these.
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Re: Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
On 12/24/21 2:57 PM, finnian.dawson@... wrote: aka a 'real' Felder. I wonder? if the? Format guys say that from their perspective? "a real Format" ??
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Re: Would a AD941 accommodate a 16"x36" pallet jack?
Thanks for all this information..T his is exactly? what I need to hear and see.. I just took possession of my new AD941 and struggled to move it around. This helps tremendously
Randy
On Thursday, December 23, 2021, 07:03:07 PM PST, Larry <larry@...> wrote:
The video that Mark posted is exactly how I move my AD941. I didn't see anything in the manual about lifting the bed but it wasn't working with the bed down so, after a little head-scratching, ?decided to lift the bed and it worked. That said, I still think it is a less-than-ideal way to move the 941...fortunately, once one has moved it to the final spot, hopefully, that will be the end of moving it around.
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Re: Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
Maybe an extra extension table?  PK
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Re: Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
Yes the above picture is precisely my setup. I don’t have any other accessories for the slider
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Re: Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
Finnian, That is a longer slider than I had on my Laguna TSS for 15 years!? You do not have the arm for the outriggers, so maybe you get by with a few extension tables attached to the slider instead? I am not sure how safe it would be to attach an outrigger from Felder without the arm to support it. I am assuming you have this crosscut fence?? Did you get the extension table too?  PK PKwoodworking
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Re: Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
Cheers PK - it's a standard K500. Not S nor P. I went for the 1.5m slider, which is just one size above minimum for the K500. I wanted longer but it would never fit in my small shop. Otherwise, that's it in terms of options, except for a diamond blade and one standard table extension.
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Re: Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
Finnian,
Welcome!
Can you give us a few more details?? I am assuming that this is a K500, not a K500S or a K500 professional?? What length slider did you opt for?
PK
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Mac,
I am going to get the machine in 2 weeks. How do you move it into the garage it appears to have wheels. It will be loaded with a forklift most likely. I will put 4 x 4? under it so that I can use my pallet jack.? What do I need to do to
prep the machine for service?
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I have serviced and sold a few , solid heavy machine . Sliding carriage is not next to saw blade. Better than BU series and BF5 with scabbed on slider.
Dove tail coupling . I wouldn’t be afraid to buy one if in nice shape.
I actually have a few accessories for the machine. Large cast table for outrigger top.
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On Dec 22, 2021, at 8:05 PM, jarvis89 <jarvis89@...> wrote:
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Does anybody have experience? With A BF441 combo machine?
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Just took delivery of a K500 - a few questions
Hello All
First post here. Just took delivery of a K500 (which joins some Hammer machines). Space is limited such that I went with the K500 without outrigger.?
I do not see a lot feedback on the K500, and on the rare occasions it is mentioned, it's normally with reference to the Hammer K3 below it or the K700 above it - aka a 'real' Felder. The K700 is recommended almost universally.
I understand that the K700 has a heavier aggregate and lots of other extra features are possible and perhaps in the end it even be more economic than a K500 + add-ons.
But practically speaking and from a hobby perspective, presumably one of the primary benefits of the K700 over the K500 is due to its heft, meaning it will stay in tune better when withstanding the rigours of a professional workshop? With that said, I do obsess over detail and accuracy (if not for profit)- so would appreciate views on how I can use the K500 in the most optimal way, and also to understand it's limitations.
This is one of the disadvantages of a long lead-time from Felder -? a lot of time to read up on pros and cons of a sunk cost.
Here's the list of what I am considering (and I am sure this might change as I use the saw more and more) :
1. Build a Fritz and Franz - almost all examples I see are builds of F&F in use with an outrigger / forward positioned x-cut fence. I assume I can still make a F&F with the x-cut fence at the rear -? by ensuring clamping to the sliding table T-track in both halves of the jig. I have seen Derek Cohens great work (he is a great contributor), but I think for now I would prefer the simplicity of the standard F&F (plus, I already have the hardware - flip stop, t-track, Kipp levers etc.).
2. With the saw in situ, I could fit the smallest outrigger (1100 I think?) - but again, this outrigger doesn't seem favoured by many who instead opt for the larger ones. What are the limitations with the 1100 other than size?
3. If not the outrigger (or even with the outrigger) - I think the Felder parallel rip fence attachment (or two) is a must for the slider. I have seen Brian Lamb's version, looks very well made but it is a tad expensive. I have seen another thread here that mentions limitations in using the parallel rip fence table extensions without an outrigger as they won't take much load and latch onto a small surface area of the slider- I partially understand this. However, if there is a lot of the workpiece already on the slider, and say for example x2 of the parallel rip fences, then would this not be sufficient for all but the largest of stock? (I would not be gang cutting 3/4" panels).
I will be working with mix of panels and hardwoods and as I say, I am sure I will see what works for me as my use of the saw evolves. Just interested to hear some views of the more experienced / professionals. This is my first slider.
Thanks
Finnian
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Re: Suggestions for jigs for cutting repeatable, exact tapers on the sliding table saw
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Here is a BB that I made for my k940 if your looking for ideas. I prefer wood so when the edge gets worn from the blade i can cut a little off to clean it up then glue an extension on it.
  
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? I also moved them into the folder for 3D printed files. Please be aware, I never printed them and they were based on other’s measurements, so use at your own risk.
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Mac,
I am going to get the machine in 2 weeks. How do you move it into the garage it appears to have wheels. It will be loaded with a forklift most likely. I will put 4 x 4? under it so that I can use my pallet jack.? What do I need to do to
prep the machine for service?
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Thank you,
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Ed Jarvis
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I have serviced and sold a few , solid heavy machine . Sliding carriage is not next to saw blade. Better than BU series and BF5 with scabbed on slider.
Dove tail coupling . I wouldn’t be afraid to buy one if in nice shape.
I actually have a few accessories for the machine. Large cast table for outrigger top.
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Designing and building for 50 years
On Dec 22, 2021, at 8:05 PM, jarvis89 <jarvis89@...> wrote:
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Does anybody have experience? With A BF441 combo machine?
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Merry Christmas,
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Re: Suggestions for jigs for cutting repeatable, exact tapers on the sliding table saw
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I also moved them into the folder for 3D printed files. Please be aware, I never printed them and they were based on other’s measurements, so use at your own risk.
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