Can you shim it where it bolts to the frame?
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On Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 01:18:25 PM MST, Bill Belanger via groups.io <bllblngr@...> wrote:
I really like my Fat 300 for lifting stuff. But the top is not flat and when I try to build something on it I don't have good results. I wonder if I just got a bad top, or if others have replaced theirs with another alternative. The MFT tops available on Amazon are not the correct size. I'd order another top from Felder if I thought that I might get a flat one. I thought about taking a hand plane to it, but don't really like that idea.
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Bill Belanger
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I really like my Fat 300 for lifting stuff. But the top is not flat and when I try to build something on it I don't have good results. I wonder if I just got a bad top, or if others have replaced theirs with another alternative. The MFT tops available on Amazon are not the correct size. I'd order another top from Felder if I thought that I might get a flat one. I thought about taking a hand plane to it, but don't really like that idea.
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Bill Belanger
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Hi Brad, I'm interested. Can you email me please? Cody@...?
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Aaron,
As I mentioned I struggled between DPS (303-1551) and non-DPS (303-1554) models both IP54.
I chose DPS for absolute position. I have not re-zeroed since I purchased it; which was Jan of 2024.
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On Apr 11, 2025, at 6:45?PM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote: ? Well, the Shars IP67 had problems.? I'm actually going to return this because I don't like how it works. ? One thing I discovered is that you have to re-zero the caliper every time you turn it on.?? This includes whenever the caliper does the auto-off feature.?? I used it to determine a measurement for a cut on a project and the cut ended up being about 1/8" too much.?? I'm not entirely sure what happened here, but something went wrong.?? I'll just have to live with that cut (it wasn't a project crasher).
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When reviewing the specs, the IP67 seems to have a "inductive linear encoder" and has a max movement speed of 3.2 meters-per-second.?? This is telling me that the caliper shows a measurement based on how far you have moved the caliper slide.
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On the other hand, Imran's IP54 model has a "DPS linear encoder" and the max movement speed is "unlimited".?? The IP54 also has an "Origin" button in addition to normal zero and mm/in.?? This seems like an "absolute" caliper which returns a measurement based on where it is located on the slide.
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Imran - are you getting the same behavior I have on my IP67 when you use your IP54?
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-Aaron Inami
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
I resisted commenting on about the Shars Aventor calipers, but I also bought and returned two units thinking the first one could be an anomaly. ?This further underscored my shop policy: ?“Nothing Shars Allowed”. ?I’ve had terrible experience with their machinist items like?, parallels that aren’t, and squares that aren’t. ? David Best - via mobile phone?
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On Apr 11, 2025, at 3:45?PM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote:
? Well, the Shars IP67 had problems.? I'm actually going to return this because I don't like how it works. ? One thing I discovered is that you have to re-zero the caliper every time you turn it on.?? This includes whenever the caliper does the auto-off feature.?? I used it to determine a measurement for a cut on a project and the cut ended up being about 1/8" too much.?? I'm not entirely sure what happened here, but something went wrong.?? I'll just have to live with that cut (it wasn't a project crasher).
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When reviewing the specs, the IP67 seems to have a "inductive linear encoder" and has a max movement speed of 3.2 meters-per-second.?? This is telling me that the caliper shows a measurement based on how far you have moved the caliper slide.
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On the other hand, Imran's IP54 model has a "DPS linear encoder" and the max movement speed is "unlimited".?? The IP54 also has an "Origin" button in addition to normal zero and mm/in.?? This seems like an "absolute" caliper which returns a measurement based on where it is located on the slide.
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Imran - are you getting the same behavior I have on my IP67 when you use your IP54?
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-Aaron Inami
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Well, the Shars IP67 had problems.? I'm actually going to return this because I don't like how it works. ? One thing I discovered is that you have to re-zero the caliper every time you turn it on.?? This includes whenever the caliper does the auto-off feature.?? I used it to determine a measurement for a cut on a project and the cut ended up being about 1/8" too much.?? I'm not entirely sure what happened here, but something went wrong.?? I'll just have to live with that cut (it wasn't a project crasher).
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When reviewing the specs, the IP67 seems to have a "inductive linear encoder" and has a max movement speed of 3.2 meters-per-second.?? This is telling me that the caliper shows a measurement based on how far you have moved the caliper slide.
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On the other hand, Imran's IP54 model has a "DPS linear encoder" and the max movement speed is "unlimited".?? The IP54 also has an "Origin" button in addition to normal zero and mm/in.?? This seems like an "absolute" caliper which returns a measurement based on where it is located on the slide.
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Imran - are you getting the same behavior I have on my IP67 when you use your IP54?
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
Also, as I mentioned in my first post, I prefer CR2032 due to its higher capacity. Once I replace my 6” caliper, all 3 calipers will be CR2032.
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On Apr 11, 2025, at 3:46?PM, Bill Belanger via groups.io <bllblngr@...> wrote: ? Brett, I’ve used the Mitutoyo calipers for 3 years with the same batteries. Bill Belanger? On Apr 11, 2025, at 11:12, mac campshure via groups.io <mac512002@...> wrote:
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Yeah, you think you need a 12 inch but here to tell you need more than that my 12 inch and under sizes my ?go to are Shars don’t even use my Mitutio caliper. Just used my 600 mm yesterday for a measurement that was 333.5 for location. Of course these are all made in China. I know that shit for brains has had 184 % tariff for all the well-made Chinese tools are gonna be a lot more expensive. Best mac,,,
<IMG_6476.png> Designing and building for 50 years On Apr 11, 2025, at 12:38?PM, imran via groups.io <imranwoodshop@...> wrote:
? Brett,
Am I just lucky or just a light user. My 6” no name caliper from Grizzly is 25 yrs old and I probably have replaced the LR44 battery 4 or 5 times. Granted in the first 20 yrs it was seldom used.
The 12” Shars height gauge is probably 5 yrs old and I replaced CR2032 battery last yr for the first time.
The 12” Shars caliper with CR2032 is at least 2 yrs old and still on original battery.
Again since retirement I am more in the shop, but these tools only come out during setup or calibration. So they are not used everyday.
On Apr 11, 2025, at 1:22?PM, Brett Wissel via groups.io <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
? Are there any recommendable, "value line" USB rechargeable versions of these digital calipers out there? I find batteries the weak point on the worst and best ones I've used.? On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 8:03?PM david.r.milson via <david.r.milson= [email protected]> wrote: A few years ago (on this forum) Mac Campsure recommended Vinca, I purchased one (12"/300mm) and I'm pleased with it.? The batteries last much longer than a lot of the "cheapies".
-- 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: Need 12" digital caliper
Brett, I’ve used the Mitutoyo calipers for 3 years with the same batteries. Bill Belanger?
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On Apr 11, 2025, at 11:12, mac campshure via groups.io <mac512002@...> wrote:
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Yeah, you think you need a 12 inch but here to tell you need more than that my 12 inch and under sizes my ?go to are Shars don’t even use my Mitutio caliper. Just used my 600 mm yesterday for a measurement that was 333.5 for location. Of course these are all made in China. I know that shit for brains has had 184 % tariff for all the well-made Chinese tools are gonna be a lot more expensive. Best mac,,,
<IMG_6476.png> Designing and building for 50 years On Apr 11, 2025, at 12:38?PM, imran via groups.io <imranwoodshop@...> wrote:
? Brett,
Am I just lucky or just a light user. My 6” no name caliper from Grizzly is 25 yrs old and I probably have replaced the LR44 battery 4 or 5 times. Granted in the first 20 yrs it was seldom used.
The 12” Shars height gauge is probably 5 yrs old and I replaced CR2032 battery last yr for the first time.
The 12” Shars caliper with CR2032 is at least 2 yrs old and still on original battery.
Again since retirement I am more in the shop, but these tools only come out during setup or calibration. So they are not used everyday.
On Apr 11, 2025, at 1:22?PM, Brett Wissel via groups.io <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
? Are there any recommendable, "value line" USB rechargeable versions of these digital calipers out there? I find batteries the weak point on the worst and best ones I've used.? On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 8:03?PM david.r.milson via <david.r.milson= [email protected]> wrote: A few years ago (on this forum) Mac Campsure recommended Vinca, I purchased one (12"/300mm) and I'm pleased with it.? The batteries last much longer than a lot of the "cheapies".
-- 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: Need 12" digital caliper
Brett,
Am I just lucky or just a light user. My 6” no name caliper from Grizzly is 25 yrs old and I probably have replaced the LR44 battery 4 or 5 times. Granted in the first 20 yrs it was seldom used.
The 12” Shars height gauge is probably 5 yrs old and I replaced CR2032 battery last yr for the first time.
The 12” Shars caliper with CR2032 is at least 2 yrs old and still on original battery.
Again since retirement I am more in the shop, but these tools only come out during setup or calibration. So they are not used everyday.
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On Apr 11, 2025, at 1:22?PM, Brett Wissel via groups.io <Brettwissel@...> wrote: ? Are there any recommendable, "value line" USB rechargeable versions of these digital calipers out there? I find batteries the weak point on the worst and best ones I've used.? On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 8:03?PM david.r.milson via <david.r.milson= [email protected]> wrote: A few years ago (on this forum) Mac Campsure recommended Vinca, I purchased one (12"/300mm) and I'm pleased with it.? The batteries last much longer than a lot of the "cheapies".
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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Are there any recommendable, "value line" USB rechargeable versions of these digital calipers out there? I find batteries the weak point on the worst and best ones I've used.?
On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 8:03?PM david.r.milson via <david.r.milson= [email protected]> wrote: A few years ago (on this forum) Mac Campsure recommended Vinca, I purchased one (12"/300mm) and I'm pleased with it.? The batteries last much longer than a lot of the "cheapies".
-- 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 had the same as David, reset and all seems to be working now.
On Fri, 11 Apr 2025 at 07:07, David P. Best via <dbestworkshop= [email protected]> wrote: I also got two erroneous messages recently about “account bouncing” which unbeknownst to me, shut down email delivery for several days and required a reset intervention.? David Best - via mobile phone? On Apr 10, 2025, at 6:37?PM, Michael Marsico via <michael.marsico1=[email protected]> wrote:
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Brian: I got an email from saying there was a problem with my account and that I had to reset it which I did. The messages are coming through now. I think there might have been a while they weren’t.?
Thanks for your response.?
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You don't appear to be bouncing from what I can see, so you should be getting messages if that is what you are signed up for, individual messages.
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 05:24:32 PM MST, Daniel Thompson via <danthompson5371= [email protected]> wrote:
I believe I have fixed my account. Please resume sending me posts to this group.
Thanks!
Daniel Thompson
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I also got two erroneous messages recently about “account bouncing” which unbeknownst to me, shut down email delivery for several days and required a reset intervention.? David Best - via mobile phone?
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On Apr 10, 2025, at 6:37?PM, Michael Marsico via groups.io <michael.marsico1@...> wrote:
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Brian: I got an email from groups.io saying there was a problem with my account and that I had to reset it which I did. The messages are coming through now. I think there might have been a while they weren’t.?
Thanks for your response.?
Dan Thompson?
On Apr 4, 2025, at 6:37?PM, Brian Lamb via groups.io <blamb11@...> wrote:
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You don't appear to be bouncing from what I can see, so you should be getting messages if that is what you are signed up for, individual messages.
Brian Lamb
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lambtoolworks.com
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 05:24:32 PM MST, Daniel Thompson via groups.io <danthompson5371@...> wrote:
I believe I have fixed my account. Please resume sending me posts to this group.
Thanks!
Daniel Thompson
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Re: What’s wrong with my Thicknesser?
Is it possible you have something lodged in there somewhere. The first video at least, sounds like it could be a bit of material contacting the cutterhead or something.
Regards,
Bryce
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Brian: I got an email from groups.io saying there was a problem with my account and that I had to reset it which I did. The messages are coming through now. I think there might have been a while they weren’t.?
Thanks for your response.?
Dan Thompson?
On Apr 4, 2025, at 6:37?PM, Brian Lamb via groups.io <blamb11@...> wrote:
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You don't appear to be bouncing from what I can see, so you should be getting messages if that is what you are signed up for, individual messages.
Brian Lamb
blamb11@...
lambtoolworks.com
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 05:24:32 PM MST, Daniel Thompson via groups.io <danthompson5371@...> wrote:
I believe I have fixed my account. Please resume sending me posts to this group.
Thanks!
Daniel Thompson
-- Michael Marsico
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Brian: I got an email from groups.io saying there was a problem with my account and that I had to reset it which I did. The messages are coming through now. I think there might have been a while they weren’t.?
Thanks for your response.?
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On Apr 4, 2025, at 6:37?PM, Brian Lamb via groups.io <blamb11@...> wrote:
? You don't appear to be bouncing from what I can see, so you should be getting messages if that is what you are signed up for, individual messages.
Brian Lamb blamb11@... lambtoolworks.com
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 05:24:32 PM MST, Daniel Thompson via groups.io <danthompson5371@...> wrote:
I believe I have fixed my account. Please resume sending me posts to this group.
Thanks!
Daniel Thompson
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Re: Need 12" digital caliper
A few years ago (on this forum) Mac Campsure recommended Vinca, I purchased one (12"/300mm) and I'm pleased with it.? The batteries last much longer than a lot of the "cheapies".
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On Apr 10, 2025, at 8:10?PM, Aaron Inami via groups.io <ainami@...> wrote: ? Okay, so I received the Shars Aventor caliper today.? I will say that I'm very happy with the initial feel of the caliper.?? The slide action was a little tight, but moving it back and forth a couple dozen times loosened it up some (seems like very tight tolerances) ? I've read that this tightness is common on some calipers.
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The body is actually thicker than my 6" Mitutoyo:
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6" Mitutoyo = 3.47mm thick
12" Aventor = 4.14mm thick
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Though I don't have a 12" Mitutoyo, so the comparison may not be fair.? I will post again in the future if I ever encounter a problem with this one, but initial impressions are excellent.? One thing I really liked about the Shars was the decimal-to-fractional conversion chart on the back.?
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I had tried a Neiko 12" caliper a couple years ago and returned it.? That one was so flimsy it felt like a toy.
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Okay, so I received the Shars Aventor caliper today.? I will say that I'm very happy with the initial feel of the caliper.?? The slide action was a little tight, but moving it back and forth a couple dozen times loosened it up some (seems like very tight tolerances) ? I've read that this tightness is common on some calipers.
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The body is actually thicker than my 6" Mitutoyo:
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6" Mitutoyo = 3.47mm thick
12" Aventor = 4.14mm thick
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Though I don't have a 12" Mitutoyo, so the comparison may not be fair.? I will post again in the future if I ever encounter a problem with this one, but initial impressions are excellent.? One thing I really liked about the Shars was the decimal-to-fractional conversion chart on the back.?
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I had tried a Neiko 12" caliper a couple years ago and returned it.? That one was so flimsy it felt like a toy.
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Re: Feedback on the sliding saw selection
Getting stuck is not good! I bought a bandsaw that shipped upright. It was delivered via liftgate. I thought I could out it in my garage while I figured out how to get it to my shop.?
Unfortunately the crate was an inch too tall to get into my garage! I had to hustle to get friends to help me get it in rated and moved before it rained that day.?
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