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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On Apr 7, 2025, at 5:40?PM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
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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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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
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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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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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Re: Does Felder Still Produce Machines with VFD
I just got a brand new FD250 variable speed with a lenze vfd. It looks like it has a keyboard input but that was probably for calibration at the factory?
All folks I have helped so far have older machines and all have Lenze VFD. I am helping a member in UK whose Lenze VFD needs to be replaced. So asking this question to find out if there is a Felder out there with a newer VFD and specifically one with keypad initialization. If true, would like to see what kind and how it is interfaced.
I am also interested in learning if anyone has replaced their VFD with a new one that has keypad programming/initialization. No reason to reinvent the wheel.
Appreciate feedback.
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Re: Barth Multipress RP3001 with clamps and casework supports [Seattle area]
Thanks Joel, this is a very ingenious use of the space indeed!?
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Anil
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Does Felder Still Produce Machines with VFD
All folks I have helped so far have older machines and all have Lenze VFD. I am helping a member in UK whose Lenze VFD needs to be replaced. So asking this question to find out if there is a Felder out there with a newer VFD and specifically one with keypad initialization. If true, would like to see what kind and how it is interfaced.
I am also interested in learning if anyone has replaced their VFD with a new one that has keypad programming/initialization. No reason to reinvent the wheel.
Appreciate feedback.
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Hello,
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Here’s a question for someone in the Seattle/Portland area.
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We are considering adding a pleated air filter to our AF22. ?After getting a quote from Felder, they
want $500.00 to ship a $600.00 item. ?This obviously is not cost effective.
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So it was suggested I try and ‘pair up’ with someone who is ordering a machine, and add it to their delivery.
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We would contribute money towards the freight cost, and pick it up at your location.
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Any thoughts, other than I’m crazy?
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Mike
M.E. Blake General Contractors?
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Aaron,
I wanted IP67 but could not justify it. Hope you like it.
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 11:38?AM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote: ? Thanks Imran, I had forgotten about Shars!
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Thanks for all the suggestions.?? Out of all of them, I liked the Shars IP67 model the best and ended up ordering one (plus a couple of accessories):
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Re: Aftermarket saw blade guard for Hammer Winner
My riving knife is only *slightly* out of parallel, and I haven't really bothered to fix it since it does not appear to affect my results.? I have a 3D printer and printed that replacement block, however it didn't come out super clean for me so I have never bothered to try to use it.
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The only problem I do get with my riving knife is that one of the bolts that holds the mounting bracket in place will loosen over time, which results in the knife being wobbly.? When that happens I just have to go back in and tighten up that bolt (it's just behind the belt close to the blade arbor).? One of these days I will attempt to put some lock tight on that bolt... of course I've been telling myself that for years.
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Thanks Imran, I had forgotten about Shars!
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Thanks for all the suggestions.?? Out of all of them, I liked the Shars IP67 model the best and ended up ordering one (plus a couple of accessories):
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Igaging makes low cost decent quality measuring tools.? 12" on Amazon is $86.? Has a "2 years" warranty.
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
I saw most of the ones recommended here but bought Shars because IP54 construction was important to me. Shars DPS is an absolute origin as well. It doesn’t not require origin resetting once it is set.
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 9:21?AM, KRPatel via groups.io <kamalsonal@...> wrote: ? Purchased an Absolute Origin digital caliper not long ago from Chipsfly...believe they also have 12"+ versions.??
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Purchased an Absolute Origin digital caliper not long ago from Chipsfly...believe they also have 12"+ versions.??
Kamal Patel
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Re: KF 700 - shutting off as blade touches wood
Hi David,
Just FYI, I have helped 2 members with Felder VFD setup where the reverse light is not an indicator of the status of the 24VAC string with all switches. It only is an indicator of 24VAC presence.
Also, Kyle should know that if it is the overload relay it will reset in 2 to 3 minutes and power cycling is not necessary.
You misunderstood me. I had a case where moving the slider cut the machine off but it was due to the slider switch circuit. I was merely saying that same could be happening here depending upon where his outrigger is and it may appear that touching the blade with material is the cause but infact it is just slider movement. Long shot and don’t even know if he is even using the slider.
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 1:07?AM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote: ? Yes - “most” but not “all”. ?Even though, as he says, "don't even have a head to toss on” the shaper, just turning on the shaper spindle and observe the yellow “reverse” light would tell a lot about the condition. ?I seriously doubt the outrigger position or contacting the blade would trigger the machine to shut down unless it’s triggering the stop circuit via vibration. ?The idea the outrigger position or blade contact would disrupt the 24V circuit is tin-foil-hat thinking IMO. ?Since his machine is single-phase, there could be an issue with he internal VFD, but his statement "Able to switch off and back on at machine so does not come back on without cycling power switch” suggests to me that it’s the stop-circuit as the culprit here. ?I would suggest the following. ?When the machine stops during a cut, cycle the reverse switch on the shaper and observe the yellow indicator light to see if it turns on. ?Report here. ?If that light does illuminate when the reverse switch is toggled, then it’s probably not the stop-circuit at fault here, and more likely a bad relay, or some other issue with the VFD. ? If that light does not illuminate, then it’s most likely the stop circuit, which could be one of the microswitches, bad connection to the “Stop” button switches, dirty slider bearing ways, or poor connection from the electronic panel to the stop switches.
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On Apr 6, 2025, at 4:25?PM, imran via groups.io <imranwoodshop@...> wrote:
Hi David,
Not sure if you got all msgs but Kyle responded to most if not all questions. I have heard of this happening when xcutting on the slider, not necessarily with material hitting the blade though. However, depending upon where the outrigger is positioned on the slider, it may seem like the material contacting the blade is causing the shutdown but in reality it is just that the slider has travelled a certain amount causing a break in signal as you mentioned. Besides cleaning the ways it may also be prudent to check the wiring related to the slider switches as well.
Kyle mentioned he was ripping, so not sure if the slider was locked while he was doing the ripping. That would make a dirty micro switch a possible culprit.
Another possibility is the overload relay that senses current. Brian also mentioned this. This is usually labeled as 2K1 in the electrical cabinet.
Imran Malik
On Apr 6, 2025, at 6:18?PM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
? There is not enough information here for us to really be helpful. ?Please reply with answers to Brian’s questions. ?Without hearing more, I’d be very suspicious that the issue is related to the stop circuit connected through the sliding table to the switches at “the end of the wagon.” ? That circuit runs through the bearings, and if that circuit is broken (for just a millisecond) because of poor contact induced by the vibration of the saw starting to cut, that would produce the behavior you observe. ?Try cleaning the bearing ways of the lower and upper sliding table extrusions. ?Douse it with a solvent like WD-40, run the slider back and forth several times, then clean the ways several times to remove the solvent. ?Of course there are a bunch of other possibilities, but I’d start with that.
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On Apr 6, 2025, at 1:50?PM, Kyle Stiefel via groups.io <kstiefel@...> wrote:
Update:
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So went through everything getting dust out of all the nooks and crannies as the day went on.?
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Initially it let me then restart the saw from the wagon or frame without recycling the on/off but would still cut out when I tried to cut about 3/4."? I did not try thinner stuff.
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I then kept messing around and cleaning as the no longer switching the main switch on/off was a change with the policing of dust around the unit.?
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Finally got it to rip 2 sticks of 8/4 maple which is how I had started the day but then ran out of time for the day as the family calls.?
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Fingers crossed next weekend I can actually meet my goals from this weekend.
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Who knows but the sawdust was likely causing an electronic gremlin somehow.??
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Re: Aftermarket saw blade guard for Hammer Winner
Thanks for the suggestion. ?Instead of a knob for the riving knife block, I purchased a 12mm clamping lever or Kip handle from Amazon and I am happy with that upgrade which I borrowed from a Ramon Valdez video. ?In terms of the block and the riving knife, I am not that pleased with that setup. ?The blade is not parallel to the riving knife which I improved with brass shims and transfer tape. ?It’s is better but still not nearly as good as it should be. ?Someone on this website posted a file that allows you to print a replacement block with the option to add set screws, ?I have not followed up with that (since I don’t have a 3D printer and not sure where to find one.
?In terms of the blade guard ( and I guess I would need a new riving knife). That will happen later if I pull the trigger.
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i never realized that when you purchase these “fancy and pricey”. Machines that you still need to fuss with them a bunch to fix shortcomings. ?When I had a Unisaw it was much more straightforward.
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best regards,
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Mike
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
This is the one I use: ?
I also have the 4" and 6" versions and for the money, they are hard to beat.
Steve
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