I have had it for over a year now. Does everything I ask of it including the tilt function. I used bora 4wheeled base but the base was extended to its max and consequently the long axis bars bent at their connection points causing the wheels to not swivel correctly. But overall like the unit. The missing front panel idea is a good idea to though for storage. does it rack though without that panel?
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You sure you twisted the e-stop and it popped back out?
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Hi guys!
I’ve got a new brand new saw and I can’t get the machine running.
it’s a felder k740 5.5kw 230v 3phase?
the motor won’t start…
the emergency button is off, main power switch is on and blade cover is on.
I have tried multiple combinations with the 3phase wiring and have tested the outlet with another machine. i can hear a small clicking when I connect it to power and when I push the on button.
other than that nothing happening?
im waiting on answer from the dealership/felder but it’s been a couple days already and I really need to get the saw running…
any suggestions?
thanks
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My New k740 saw is not working
Hi guys!
I’ve got a new brand new saw and I can’t get the machine running.
it’s a felder k740 5.5kw 230v 3phase?
the motor won’t start…
the emergency button is off, main power switch is on and blade cover is on.
I have tried multiple combinations with the 3phase wiring and have tested the outlet with another machine.
i can hear a small clicking when I connect it to power and when I push the on button.
other than that nothing happening?
im waiting on answer from the dealership/felder but it’s been a couple days already and I really need to get the saw running…
any suggestions?
thanks
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Lee, I built one, but I am not quite finished.? I built a base for the casters and rotated the metal base cabinet 180 degrees so that the opening for the back is now in the front.? I bolted everything together and left the back panel (now front panel) off.? It leaves you 6 bolts to attach a faceframe cabinet to the bottom cabinet for storage of the sandpaper etc. I have yet to add the insert to the bottom. Pics attached. PK PKwoodworking  
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I am curious if anyone has or is going to have a mobile base cabinet created for the HS950?
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Re: Felder circular saw blades
The three shims shown below on the left go between the dado cutter and the arbor locking cap on the right. ?They pad out the distance between the cap and the cutter so that the cutter is kept in compression. ?The 30mm bore spindle shaper bushings work just as well for this. ?
 The shims shown below go between the two halves of the shaper cutter to adjust cutting width.
David Best - via iPhone.?
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On Feb 3, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Michael Marsico <michael.marsico1@...> wrote:
? I had the dado package added to mine and got both sets of felder dado blades.?? As you say Irman – one set come with the prep that includes shims to position the dado blade “set” and the other came with the blades themselves to adjust the width of the cut - ? ? Are there two types of shims used with Felder dado tooling? For example for K975, Felder provides 3mm, 6mm & 9mm shims to make-up the space on the arbor. My dado set (not Felder) has the finer shims to make up the dado width. I think I see the thicker makeup shims in David Best’s utube video posted earlier. Maybe the thicker shims come with the machine, when ordered with the dado option.?Anyhow, might be worthwhile to understand this before placing the order. ? ?? Will do. ?Their site needs help! ? ?As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone? ? Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure. They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right. Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though. There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was. ? ? ?This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.? I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ? I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.? I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. ? David Best - via mobile phone? ?Hi John,
I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?
?Hi Jonathan,
?
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
?
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
?
JH
?
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
?
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
?
?
?
?
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
?
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
?
?
?
?
?
-- Michael Marsico
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Re: Felder circular saw blades
Wade and Michael, Thanks for adding the details.
Wade, as for the shim set, just confirm with Felder which one will work with the dado set. I have two Felder shim sets, 30mm & 1.25” bore, to use with shaper cutters but really don’t ?know if there is one specific for the dado tooling.
Imran
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On Feb 3, 2022, at 10:01 PM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote: ? I had dado capability added to my K700S build and they sent, what I believe must be shims for it. ?First picture below, from left to right, is a 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm thick shims and then an arbor nut. ?Is that what you received as well Micheal? ?
Then on the Felder website, second picture below, shows only one set of shims offered for the Felder set up. ?Is this all that’s pretty much needed to get the full range of dados when buying the two sets, 6-12mm and the 12-20mm range sizes?
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 3, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Michael Marsico <michael.marsico1@...> wrote:
? I had the dado package added to mine and got both sets of felder dado blades.?? As you say Irman – one set come with the prep that includes shims to position the dado blade “set” and the other came with the blades themselves to adjust the width of the cut - ? ? Are there two types of shims used with Felder dado tooling? For example for K975, Felder provides 3mm, 6mm & 9mm shims to make-up the space on the arbor. My dado set (not Felder) has the finer shims to make up the dado width. I think I see the thicker makeup shims in David Best’s utube video posted earlier. Maybe the thicker shims come with the machine, when ordered with the dado option.?Anyhow, might be worthwhile to understand this before placing the order. ? ?? Will do. ?Their site needs help! ? ?As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone? ? Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure. They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right. Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though. There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was. ? ? ?This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.? I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ? I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.? I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. ? David Best - via mobile phone? ?Hi John,
I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?
?Hi Jonathan,
?
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
?
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
?
JH
?
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
?
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
?
?
?
?
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
?
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
?
?
?
?
?
-- Michael Marsico
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If only they would have rounded the sharp edges on the fence.? Brutal when you run into it...
PK
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Re: Felder circular saw blades
I had dado capability added to my K700S build and they sent, what I believe must be shims for it. ?First picture below, from left to right, is a 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm thick shims and then an arbor nut. ?Is that what you received as well Micheal? ?
Then on the Felder website, second picture below, shows only one set of shims offered for the Felder set up. ?Is this all that’s pretty much needed to get the full range of dados when buying the two sets, 6-12mm and the 12-20mm range sizes?
Thx,
Wade
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On Feb 3, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Michael Marsico <michael.marsico1@...> wrote:
? I had the dado package added to mine and got both sets of felder dado blades.?? As you say Irman – one set come with the prep that includes shims to position the dado blade “set” and the other came with the blades themselves to adjust the width of the cut - ? ? Are there two types of shims used with Felder dado tooling? For example for K975, Felder provides 3mm, 6mm & 9mm shims to make-up the space on the arbor. My dado set (not Felder) has the finer shims to make up the dado width. I think I see the thicker makeup shims in David Best’s utube video posted earlier. Maybe the thicker shims come with the machine, when ordered with the dado option.?Anyhow, might be worthwhile to understand this before placing the order. ? ?? Will do. ?Their site needs help! ? ?As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone? ? Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure. They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right. Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though. There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was. ? ? ?This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.? I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ? I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.? I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. ? David Best - via mobile phone? ?Hi John,
I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?
?Hi Jonathan,
?
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
?
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
?
JH
?
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
?
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
?
?
?
?
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
?
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
?
?
?
?
?
-- Michael Marsico
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PK, thanks for the instructions. That missing page would’ve been helpful. And Tom, thanks for your photo as well. I’m a little chagrined to admit that I was thinking the miter gauge should slide… now that I think about it, locking it in place as Tom did makes great sense.?
Vic
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I have a miter gauge for my HS950, and it matches the image that PK uploaded, does not match what Victor uploaded. The set screws (part #13) are used to secure the bottom piece in the t-track, allowing the miter gauge to quickly drop into position. I've used mine pretty extensively, and overall I'm pretty pleased with it. It's certainly not perfect, but I find it to be serviceable....?  -- Tom Gensmer Heritage Home Renewals, LLC Minneapolis, MN
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My instructions look different than what you have.
I scanned the 4 pages.? It calls out the modification for an HS950.? The miter gauge is made for a few machines.
PK
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Re: Felder circular saw blades
I had the dado package added to mine and got both sets of felder dado blades.?? As you say Irman – one set come with the prep that includes shims to position the dado blade “set” and the other came with the blades themselves to adjust the width of the cut - ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of imranindiana Sent: Thursday, February 3, 2022 12:38 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [FOG] Felder circular saw blades ? Are there two types of shims used with Felder dado tooling? For example for K975, Felder provides 3mm, 6mm & 9mm shims to make-up the space on the arbor. My dado set (not Felder) has the finer shims to make up the dado width. I think I see the thicker makeup shims in David Best’s utube video posted earlier. Maybe the thicker shims come with the machine, when ordered with the dado option.?Anyhow, might be worthwhile to understand this before placing the order. ? ?? Will do. ?Their site needs help! ? ?As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone? ? Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure. They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right. Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though. There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was. ? ? ?This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.? I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ? I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.? I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. ? David Best - via mobile phone? ?Hi John,
I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?
?Hi Jonathan,
?
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
?
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
?
JH
?
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
?
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
?
?
?
?
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
?
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
?
?
?
?
?
-- Michael Marsico
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PK, thanks for the info. I've attached the three pages that came with the miter gauge. Wasn't clear to me that wider (bottom) part of the miter bar needed to come off. And it seems odd that the miter gauge will now ride the slot on the three set screws. Having a bit of buyer's remorse with this but will see how it works out. But I'm happy I was able to get one of the machines during the Felder promotion.
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For the miter gauge, there are some headless hex screws you put into the bottom piece and they go through the screw holes in the miter on top. Kinda hokey. The shipping label on mine says: Made for Hammer Austria - Europe, but not where. Supposedly Europe somewhere. But parts can come worldwide. The source labeling laws are less specific than in the US.  -- -- Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with a Hammer
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Re: Felder circular saw blades
Are there two types of shims used with Felder dado tooling?
For example for K975, Felder provides 3mm, 6mm & 9mm shims to make-up the space on the arbor. My dado set (not Felder) has the finer shims to make up the dado width.
I think I see the thicker makeup shims in David Best’s utube video posted earlier.
Maybe the thicker shims come with the machine, when ordered with the dado option.?Anyhow, might be worthwhile to understand this before placing the order.
Imran
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On Feb 3, 2022, at 12:19 PM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote: ? ?? Will do. ?Their site needs help! ? On Feb 3, 2022, at 7:59 AM, david@... via groups.io <david@...> wrote:
? As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone? On Feb 3, 2022, at 6:24 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Thank you David,
Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure.
They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right.
Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though.
There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was.
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:23 PM, david@... via groups.io <david@...> wrote:
? ? ? This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.?
I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ?
I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.?
Watch this video: ?
I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. David Best - via mobile phone? On Feb 2, 2022, at 11:39 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Hi John,I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?Thx,WadeOn Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?Hi Jonathan,
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (https://ridgecarbidetool.com/), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
JH
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
|
Re: Felder circular saw blades
?? Will do. ?Their site needs help! ?
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On Feb 3, 2022, at 7:59 AM, david@... via groups.io <david@...> wrote:
? As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone? On Feb 3, 2022, at 6:24 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Thank you David,
Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure.
They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right.
Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though.
There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was.
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:23 PM, david@... via groups.io <david@...> wrote:
? ? ? This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.?
I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ?
I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.?
Watch this video: ?
I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. David Best - via mobile phone? On Feb 2, 2022, at 11:39 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Hi John,I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?Thx,WadeOn Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?Hi Jonathan,
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (https://ridgecarbidetool.com/), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
JH
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
|
Re: Felder circular saw blades
As I recall from other recent posts here, you need to order a separate set of shims for the Felder dado cutters. ?I looked at the Felder web site to find the part number for the set, but the site is so dysfunctional that I couldn’t locate either dado cutter or the shim sets on eShop. ?Call your sales rep.? David Best - via mobile phone?
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On Feb 3, 2022, at 6:24 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Thank you David,
Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure.
They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right.
Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though.
There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was.
Thx,
Wade
On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:23 PM, david@... via groups.io <david@...> wrote:
? ? ? This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.?
I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ?
I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.?
Watch this video: ?
I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. David Best - via mobile phone? On Feb 2, 2022, at 11:39 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Hi John,I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?Thx,WadeOn Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?Hi Jonathan,
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (https://ridgecarbidetool.com/), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
JH
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
|
Re: Felder circular saw blades
Thank you David,
Great info. ?I was wondering about dado blades for my new slider. ?These are nothing like the American cabinet saw dado blade sets, that’s for sure.
They are pricy! ?But hey cry just once right.
Does the “set” come with shims or do you buy those individually? ?I see myself making 1/4 to 3/4” dados, so I guess I’ll need both of them. ?It’s nice that Felder gives you a small break on the set cost though.
There is one thing I can really appreciate with these slider designs, and that is the blade changing access. ?So much better then my Powermatic was.
Thx,
Wade
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On Feb 2, 2022, at 1:23 PM, david@... via groups.io <david@...> wrote:
? ? ? This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.?
I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ?
I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.?
Watch this video: ?
I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. David Best - via mobile phone? On Feb 2, 2022, at 11:39 AM, Wade Dees <wjdsignature@...> wrote:
? Hi John,I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?Thx,WadeOn Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?Hi Jonathan,
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (https://ridgecarbidetool.com/), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
JH
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
|
Re: Felder circular saw blades
Harvey made many of the components/tools for Bridge City while John Economaki owned it. ?He wanted to retire, so he sold Bridge City to Harvey. ?Personally, I’ve not noticed any difference in the quality of their tools, although it doesn’t seem that customer service is quite what it once was.
While it doesn’t have the brass and Jura wood, you can buy the next version of the palm brace from BCT now: ?. ?It isn’t cheap, however...
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? ? This “which saw blade” question comes up here semiannually. ?I think if you search the archive, you’ll discover that lots of us are running Tenryu main saw blades. ?This is a very popular choice.?
I have 3 of them with one rotated out to Leitz for sharpening at any one time. ?Since they are all identical, I don’t have to adjust scoring saw widths when I change main saw blades. ?
I prefer the two different widths of Felder dado cutters for most slotting on the saw. ?Expensive but great tooling. ?Those cutters are essentially shaper grooving cutters specially designed for the Felder saws.?
Watch this video: ?
I also have a Forrest Data King bored to 30mm which I use occasionally for rough slotting mostly on the shaper but occasionally on the saw. David Best - via mobile phone? ? Hi John,I’m interested in picking up a dado set. ?Which Felder type did you go with?Thx,WadeOn Feb 2, 2022, at 8:31 AM, John Huelsenbeck <johnh@...> wrote:
?Hi Jonathan,
I have been using several Felder saw blades on my K3 for a few weeks
now. I have the universal Classic (10", black colored blade), a
scoring blade to go with that blade, and the diamond tipped blade they
sell. I don't have any basis for comparison, but the classic 10"
(universal) when used with the scoring blade cuts plywood beautifully
with little to no tear out. The expensive diamond tipped one cuts
equally well (but without the scoring unit). Others can chip in if
there are cheaper but equally good alternatives out there. I imagine
there are. This place (), for example,
sells table saw blades with the appropriate bore and pin cut outs, but
they seem about as expensive as the Felder ones.
As an aside, I also bought the full dado set for my saw and have been
very happy with it.
JH
On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 8:18 AM John <j.pisvin@...> wrote:
Hello,
Did anyone try the Felder circular saw blades?
Are they worth the price or are we paying a lot for the "Felder" engraved on the blade?
I see they have 2 ranges of blades, the "Classic" (the black one) and the "Silver", the price difference is quiet big between both range (at least in my country). Any advise?
FYI, I am not a professional woodworker, I am just a hobbyist.
Thanks
Jonathan
--
John Huelsenbeck
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 502-5887
johnh@...
|
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