Re: Hello all,
Glen, I think heating is definitely needed in the workshop in the cold climate, not only for the comfort, but also for rust prevention, you do not want to see rust on the cast iron table on your
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James Zhu
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Re: Hello all,
Well . I have a Martin T-60C sliding table saw that I am getting acquainted with .. Its by far the nicest built machine in my shop. The Felder Edge Sander I bought used for about half, its a great
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Rick Fisher
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Re: Hello all,
Hi Rick I would love to consider used equipment, and I should but here is my issues I am not sure what i am looking at it may be clean but am I inheriting some one else problem, has the machine been
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GLEN <chris3645@...>
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#84515
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Re: Hello all,
Glen, first question I think anyone that's going to buy high end equipment should ask ?a sales person is what is their background in woodworking. That in itself will tell you a lot. Next is to know
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"[email protected]
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Re: Hello all,
Hey Glen.. $200,000 is a decent chunk of money .. I would still look at buying some used machinery simply because of the savings vs value. Big Jointers don't seem hard to come by and they're such a
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Rick Fisher
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Re: Northfields Factory Tour
That was great and old messy shop that produces real industrial tools, stuff that will last for generations and i have one a radial arm saw from the 30 or 40's, I was scared to death of it when i was
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GLEN <chris3645@...>
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#84512
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Re: Hello all,
I would like to thank everyone of you for all the information you have provide me . I have read every post very carefully and ended up with 6 pages of notes and hundred of questions. I have learned
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GLEN <chris3645@...>
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#84511
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Re: Northfields Factory Tour
Pretty interesting lineup of heavy duty equipment, wish I had room for the 36" bandsaw, 24" jointer and 37" planer. Thanx for the youtube. felder-woodworking@...> wrote: -- John Kee JMK
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"[email protected]
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#84510
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Northfields Factory Tour
While looking for something else I happen to stumble onto this video of a tour of the Northfield factory. Pretty interesting and perhaps the last of the made in USA woodworking equipment. Enjoy.
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scott.charmack
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#84509
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Re: Hello all,
Glen, Something you'll want to consider is support...this forum is an excellent source of support for Felder equipment. Felder may or may not monitor the forum but if you're having issues with your
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David Davies
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#84508
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Re: hello all
Dave K., not Keith and I have no experience with the Northfield head... Marlowe
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Marlowe McGraw
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#84507
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Re: hello all
Don't worry Marlowe. you are the only one I'd sell the Martin to. Dave ________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 11:20 AM To: felder-woodworking Subject: Re:
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David Kumm
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#84506
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Re: hello all
Yes, spending money that isn't ours is certainly fun! You have received some excellent advice already, but I'll add my two cents. Dave K. and I are very much in the same school regarding machinery (
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Marlowe McGraw
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#84505
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Re: hello all
Dave D. He's already talked to Harry from Felder Austria. For those that don't know Harry he is who Felder sends out to train all the sales people. I drank beer with Harry, he's good and very
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"[email protected]
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#84504
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Re: hello all
I can see that this is going to be a fun conversation as we try to help Glen spend his money. Dave [felder-woodworking] <felder-woodworking@...> wrote:
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David Davies
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#84503
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Re: hello all
Glen, to mess with your head a little more, here is another option. If you have the room you could start with a medium sized shaper with a sliding table like the F700. It is as versatile as any shaper
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David Kumm
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#84502
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Re: hello all
Hi Glen, I work in a co-op shop that includes 4 professional furniture makers, and a couple hobbyists as well. We have 4000 square feet of space, and redundancy in many machine areas-saws in
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Jason Holtz
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Re: Hello all,
Glen, Don't get obsessed with buying the best machine available. It does not make sense to buy a Martin t27 shaper if you are a hobbyist. You will be paying for features you will not take advantage
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bacchus6015
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Re: Hello all,
I¡¯ll second Dave Kumm¡¯s comment that there isn¡¯t a single brand that is best-in-breed at everything. My shop is mostly Felder (Kappa 400 xMotion, Profil 45, Dual 51, RL160), and I have owned
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David P. Best
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Re: Hello all,
Hi Glen, Welcome to the group.? As others have said, you will find it very friendly and informative. As a hobby user, who gets out to her workshop far too infrequently at the moment, I'm probably the
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julie866627
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