When I automated my dust collector I put a sensor in the circuit that shuts off the blower and sets off a tone, it is at the wirenut level of technology. Everywhere at $60 and sometimes $45. Now I just need to build the barrel.
Just another option if you're into this sort of thing.
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I have a format ?4 fence with micro adjustment, the rip fence and 50 mm bar if you’re interested contact me off the fog Mac,, Designing and building for 50 years
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? I am looking for both a BF6 fence and a 700s fence. Used or aftermarket. ?All suggestions welcome! ?Many thanks. ?Rhett Jeppson
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May want to clarify, Rip or Xcut?
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On Apr 8, 2025, at 6:01?PM, mrjeppson via groups.io <mrjeppson@...> wrote: ? I am looking for both a BF6 fence and a 700s fence. Used or aftermarket. ?All suggestions welcome! ?Many thanks. ?Rhett Jeppson
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I am looking for both a BF6 fence and a 700s fence. Used or aftermarket. ?All suggestions welcome! ?Many thanks. ?Rhett Jeppson
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Re: Slider alignment question
The suction idea is very interesting. I can experiment with that. I will also do other checks on the alignment.
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This version of the saw does not have a typical throat plate. I believe this is due to the PCS system.
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Slider alignment question
In addition to David’s thorough response, I’m just confirming that when you perform through cuts you have your saw blade raised enough so that only a minimum of teeth is engaged in the material being cut? David mentioned a blade raised 40mm for
a 3/4” plywood test cut. That’s about right. I run my blades at 40-50mm permanently for 20-25mm material and even higher for thicker stock. I find small offcuts engage with the teeth and “grab” if the blade is adjusted too low.
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It could be that the suction of your overhead guard is pulling the off-cut upward and into the blade. ?Or it could be that the throat plate supplied by Felder does not have tight tolerance to the blade, and the off-cut
being so small starts to lean over into the blade. ?Both of these situations can cause a small off-cut to get caught by the back of the blade and thrown forward. ?I had this problem on my Kappa 400 and it was all related to the throat plate, so I designed
a replacement ZCI throat plate, installed that, and the problem stopped. ?The OEM throat plate on these machines is typically angled on the right to accommodate a tilted saw blade, and that angled section would encourage small off-cuts to tilt over and into
the blade causing a kickback. ?You can see my ZCI effort?. ?I believe someone else here on FOG makes a 3D printed version of something very similar to my design
for the Kappa 450.
If you want to further check toe-out on your slider, I describe two methods in my YouTube video - the link below takes you directly to the section on toe-out:
Another test would be as follows.
- Put on a crosscut blade and elevate it to about 40mm exposure above the cast iron top.
- Take a piece of 3/4” material like hardwood or high quality MDF that is 12” or so wide and 18” or so long.
- Securely clamp the material to the slider with the off-cut end (right side of blade) extending over the cast iron top by about 4”.
- Start a crosscut operation by pushing the slider forward slowly to complete the crosscut operation.
- Inspect the off-cut for any evidence of burning or recutting of the material by the back of the blade. ?A burnt edge is a sign of too much toe-out on the slider.
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
On Apr 8, 2025, at 1:04?PM, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
David, I am not getting burn marks on the off-cuts. I am using a SilentPower 30-tooth Universal blade (model 03.02.35030). I am using a roving knife, and I believe I have it installed correctly.
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Thanks!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Slider alignment question
It could be that the suction of your overhead guard is pulling the off-cut upward and into the blade. ?Or it could be that the throat plate supplied by Felder does not have tight tolerance to the blade, and the off-cut being so small starts to lean over into the blade. ?Both of these situations can cause a small off-cut to get caught by the back of the blade and thrown forward. ?I had this problem on my Kappa 400 and it was all related to the throat plate, so I designed a replacement ZCI throat plate, installed that, and the problem stopped. ?The OEM throat plate on these machines is typically angled on the right to accommodate a tilted saw blade, and that angled section would encourage small off-cuts to tilt over and into the blade causing a kickback. ?You can see my ZCI effort?. ?I believe someone else here on FOG makes a 3D printed version of something very similar to my design for the Kappa 450.
If you want to further check toe-out on your slider, I describe two methods in my YouTube video - the link below takes you directly to the section on toe-out:
Another test would be as follows.
- Put on a crosscut blade and elevate it to about 40mm exposure above the cast iron top.
- Take a piece of 3/4” material like hardwood or high quality MDF that is 12” or so wide and 18” or so long.
- Securely clamp the material to the slider with the off-cut end (right side of blade) extending over the cast iron top by about 4”.
- Start a crosscut operation by pushing the slider forward slowly to complete the crosscut operation.
- Inspect the off-cut for any evidence of burning or recutting of the material by the back of the blade. ?A burnt edge is a sign of too much toe-out on the slider.
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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On Apr 8, 2025, at 1:04?PM, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
David, I am not getting burn marks on the off-cuts. I am using a SilentPower 30-tooth Universal blade (model 03.02.35030). I am using a roving knife, and I believe I have it installed correctly.
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Slider alignment question
David, I am not getting burn marks on the off-cuts. I am using a SilentPower 30-tooth Universal blade (model 03.02.35030). I am using a roving knife, and I believe I have it installed correctly.
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Thanks!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Slider alignment question
Do you get burning on the off-cut side (to the right of the blade) if the material is clamped down to the slider? ?What blade are you using and do you have a rivving knife installed and properly adjusted? David Best - via mobile phone?
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On Apr 8, 2025, at 11:09?AM, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
? I am about to re-check the alignment of the slider on my saw. I thought I had it pretty well tuned up, following the David Best videos, but am seeing some unexpected behavior.
Small offcuts tend to fling back toward the front of the saw. If I trim 1/8” off the end of a piece, for instance, the off cut will often fly clear off the saw.
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Does this behavior give me some clues as to the slider alignment? Is it telling me I have too little toe-out, or maybe too much? I’m not burning the off-cut.
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Thanks for any advice!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Slider alignment question
I am about to re-check the alignment of the slider on my saw. I thought I had it pretty well tuned up, following the David Best videos, but am seeing some unexpected behavior.
Small offcuts tend to fling back toward the front of the saw. If I trim 1/8” off the end of a piece, for instance, the off cut will often fly clear off the saw.
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Does this behavior give me some clues as to the slider alignment? Is it telling me I have too little toe-out, or maybe too much? I’m not burning the off-cut.
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Thanks for any advice!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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It appears to be the same technology as used in my Oneida device. Price point is similar.
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The issue I have had with mine is failure to keep the sensor clean. Other than that I have been happy with mine, and suspect you would be happy with the Grit device.
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Barth Multipress RP3001 with clamps and casework supports [Seattle area]
As for the 500V, I have the older version and a good friend has the newer version. ?I think having some experience working with my Barth 500V motivated him to get one. ?He likes his better. ?This is because the foot operated lift works way easier on his (located in the middle where mine is located on one end). ?I do think the older one may be sturdier-heavier, which I guess is a negative if you move it around and a positive if you want stationary. ?I do not think they are all that different.
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I personally think that if you really want to do certain things on a rock solid bench, that is what a very well built traditional workbench is for. ?I never thought about selling my Barth bench. ?I did once think I would sell my traditional workbench. ?I changed my mind, and spent some time refinishing the top and adding a few clamping accessories and looking back, if I sold it, ?I surely would have regretted selling it, big time, especially as I am now devoting more time to using hand tools. ?
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Does anyone have any experience with this product? ?I know Alex Boulds had mentioned the product was in development a year or so ago, but I haven't been able to find any reviews online. ?I'm considering adding the Grit system to my shop and the dust bin alternatives are either poorly reviewed (Clearvue or Oneida) or expensive (roto type indicators).
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience.
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Hi Karl,
Thanks for the suggestion, I might just do that. ?Fortunately, we are in no hurry….
$500 bucks could by a lot of Gin & Tonics!
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Mike
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 5:40?PM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
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<Kappa 400 Tool Rack - 1.jpeg>
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
On Apr 7, 2025, at 2:58?PM, Andy Kubin via groups.io <kubinccc@...> wrote:
its on the main body its not dedicated my friend just designed that for me?
On Monday, April 7, 2025 at 04:38:05 PM CDT, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
Isn’t that what the holes in the outfeed table are for?
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 2:58?PM, Andy Kubin via groups.io <kubinccc@...> wrote:
its on the main body its not dedicated my friend just designed that for me?
On Monday, April 7, 2025 at 04:38:05 PM CDT, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
Isn’t that what the holes in the outfeed table are for?
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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its on the main body its not dedicated my friend just designed that for me?
On Monday, April 7, 2025 at 04:38:05 PM CDT, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
Isn’t that what the holes in the outfeed table are for?
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Isn’t that what the holes in the outfeed table are for?
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Hey guys I got something here in case you have some level of OCD like me?
this is 3d printed tool holder for my kappa450x but I'm? pretty sure it will work with other models if any one is interested let me know?
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Unless you need it immediatley, I've waited for the recent "Free Shipping" promotions for those items that are expensive to freight. Next one is likley 4th of July.
-Karl
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David Luckensmeyer
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