Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Thanks for the clarity Bill.
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@ChrisParks
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
In fact, it is related, I started with the link on the forum for a K3, but I do have a K500 and was asking if anyone did the same on a K500 or can give more information about this K3 solution. I am
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Bill James
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
I know I am new here but why are we talking about DRO's on Felder machines which has nothing to do with the OP's question about a Wixey on a K3.
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@ChrisParks
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Suppose I am not getting how a magnetic strip that sticks on the extrusion in a slot that is existing (on the k700 anyways) and then using the existing hole on top of the head of the rip fence which
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Mark Kessler
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
I know there are other solutions to the DRO besides the Wixey but before everyone starts to look at big money and complication let me say that over 6 years of use the simple system that Wixey is has
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Well, I know that European machines definitely get specc¡¯ed with a smaller fence, but at least some of the machines are coming to the USA with the larger fence¡ I know it can be done, was told
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Strange, I measured my cross cut fence when you came up with your solution last year or a couple of months ago and I was sure mine did not fit the measurements on your web site. Will measure again, we
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Bill James
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Thanks Imran, I contacted Fiama and will see what they will quote me, Bill
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Bill James
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Not really, at least I don¡¯t see any real discounts. I think you would have to be up in the 20+ units (all the same) to even start to see a small discount. Brian Lamb blamb11@...
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Imran, the guy that gave me the info said that pricing was a discounted rate for FOG members. Might be worth checking directly with him as there are show discounts as well and pricing he gave me for 3
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Mark Kessler
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Thanks Brian. From your experience if we did a group buy of Fiama parts would there be some discount? Imran
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imran
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
No, crosscut fence only... you guys can make your own rip fence situation, there just isn¡¯t enough money in it to inventory $400 worth of Fiama stuff to sell a $50 bracket (if I could even charge
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Brian, You mean the DRO you use on the xcut fence will work on the 500/700 rip fence or are you offering A kit/product for rip fences? Imran
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imran
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
oops¡ crosscut fence, sorry, just got back from the dentist and head is pounding... Brian Lamb blamb11@... www.lambtoolworks.com
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
I was told by Felder that the K500¡¯s ordered for the USA were supposed to have the same 72mm x 70mm fence extrusion as the 700 series. So if that is the case, our DRO will work on your rip fence.
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Bill, Watch this if you have not. I am not sure how close your rip fence is to K700 but should give you a good idea of what is involved. https://youtu.be/Y4BU1pLqTmU Imran
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imran
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Thanks a lot, I believe I got it. With the fiama unit you just have to replace the measure scale on the rip guide with the magnetic strip from Fiama and find a way to attach their sensor on the rip
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Bill James
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Imran twas me... thanks, I couldn¡¯t find it... Regards, Mark https://www.instagram.com/kessler_woodworks/?hl=en
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Mark Kessler
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
The mag strip versions are much less sensitive to mounting and alignment issues. With the Felder machines already having extrusions that accept the magnetic strips, it would be smart to go that way.
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Wixey digital fence on K500 rip fence - feedback
Bill, I saved this info that was posted here. Not sure which Mark is it, maybe we will find out. Also look up noble artisan on utube where a FOG member has done this as well. Imran Start of saved msg
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imran
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