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Hi Mike
There may be better options for getting good blades from known reputable suppliers, however....
One way to deal with overseas or suspect suppliers is (if you are prepared to risk the total amount of the? transaction is) to use a debit card on an account that only has that amount of money in it.??
Cheers
David
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Told Wade, Will give them a call.
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 3:38 PM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Mike,
This is who I use for my blade needs. ?And you don’t need to give them all your personal info. ?
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Thx,
Wade
On Jun 27, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Mike Leiferman <leiferman@...> wrote:
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I'd like to buy a 28 tooth 300 mm od 30mm bore std kerf quality rip blade for my slider that is not made in china from a company that will send it to me if I give them my credit card over the phone.? ?Suggestions?
I tried Lietz and they want my SS number in order to set me up in their system, which in this day and age seems a lot to ask from a customer.
The last Tennyru I got had Made In China on it, and I really try to avoid that.?
FOG,
Felder called me back! ?Holy crap they actually called me back! ?It’s a miracle!
Anyways, they do sell leveling feet for the AD941, without having to buy the mobility kit.
David Best is correct, it’s an 11mm through hole at each corner area of the machine, and you just need to source 10mm washers and nuts locally, get two washers and two nuts for each foot. ?The leveling feet are a whopping $5.31 each. ?Mine will be here in two weeks from Austria.
Thx all,
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 12:30 PM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? 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? 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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Mike,
This is who I use for my blade needs. ?And you don’t need to give them all your personal info. ?
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Thx,
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Mike Leiferman <leiferman@...> wrote:
?
I'd like to buy a 28 tooth 300 mm od 30mm bore std kerf quality rip blade for my slider that is not made in china from a company that will send it to me if I give them my credit card over the phone.? ?Suggestions?
I tried Lietz and they want my SS number in order to set me up in their system, which in this day and age seems a lot to ask from a customer.
The last Tennyru I got had Made In China on it, and I really try to avoid that.?
I'd like to buy a 28 tooth 300 mm od 30mm bore std kerf quality rip blade for my slider that is not made in china from a company that will send it to me if I give them my credit card over the phone.? ?Suggestions?
I tried Lietz and they want my SS number in order to set me up in their system, which in this day and age seems a lot to ask from a customer.
The last Tennyru I got had Made In China on it, and I really try to avoid that.?
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I just used scrap wood to level the AD741, I will never move it in the garage.
James
Hi Bill,
I’m only simply going off of what the manual is indicating to do.? But good question, maybe to preserve the performance of adjustability over time.? I’m not really sure why they want it level. ?
Wade
On Jun 27, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Bill Belanger <bllblngr@...> wrote:
? Wade, can you explain to me why a jointer planer needs to be level? I’m not getting it. I have an AD941, never bothered to level it and no issues. In fact I know it’s not level, my floor slants. ? Bill Belanger?
? 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.
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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Hi Bill,
I’m only simply going off of what the manual is indicating to do. ?But good question, maybe to preserve the performance of adjustability over time. ?I’m not really sure why they want it level. ?
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Bill Belanger <bllblngr@...> wrote:
? Wade, can you explain to me why a jointer planer needs to be level? I’m not getting it. I have an AD941, never bothered to level it and no issues. In fact I know it’s not level, my floor slants. ? Bill Belanger?
? 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.
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 David Best,
So you’ve indicated there are no threaded holes, like there is on my K700S, so I’d have to pick up additional nuts and washers as you indicated on your Flickr pages. ?I’m still getting familiar with the machines layout, I’d have to see if I have access to all four corners of the AD941 to be able to thread down these additional nuts to secure the leveling feet. ?
Wade
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On Jun 27, 2023, at 12:30 PM, David P. Best <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? 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? 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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Wade, can you explain to me why a jointer planer needs to be level? I’m not getting it. I have an AD941, never bothered to level it and no issues. In fact I know it’s not level, my floor slants. ? Bill Belanger?
? 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.
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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I simply put a tapered shim under one corner of mine to keep it from rocking.
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John Hinman
Boise ID
K700S and A941
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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!).?
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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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Re: Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
"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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Re: Troubleshooting Problems with Felder Machines
“ 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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Mark Foster
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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@...
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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? ?
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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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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!).?
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Larry Long NeckJust a noob trying to learn the ways of wood
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