Re: Slider alignment question
It could be that the suction of your overhead guard is pulling the off-cut upward and into the blade. ?Or it could be that the throat plate supplied by Felder does not have tight tolerance to the blade, and the off-cut being so small starts to lean over into the blade. ?Both of these situations can cause a small off-cut to get caught by the back of the blade and thrown forward. ?I had this problem on my Kappa 400 and it was all related to the throat plate, so I designed a replacement ZCI throat plate, installed that, and the problem stopped. ?The OEM throat plate on these machines is typically angled on the right to accommodate a tilted saw blade, and that angled section would encourage small off-cuts to tilt over and into the blade causing a kickback. ?You can see my ZCI effort?. ?I believe someone else here on FOG makes a 3D printed version of something very similar to my design for the Kappa 450.
If you want to further check toe-out on your slider, I describe two methods in my YouTube video - the link below takes you directly to the section on toe-out:
Another test would be as follows.
- Put on a crosscut blade and elevate it to about 40mm exposure above the cast iron top.
- Take a piece of 3/4” material like hardwood or high quality MDF that is 12” or so wide and 18” or so long.
- Securely clamp the material to the slider with the off-cut end (right side of blade) extending over the cast iron top by about 4”.
- Start a crosscut operation by pushing the slider forward slowly to complete the crosscut operation.
- Inspect the off-cut for any evidence of burning or recutting of the material by the back of the blade. ?A burnt edge is a sign of too much toe-out on the slider.
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On Apr 8, 2025, at 1:04?PM, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
David, I am not getting burn marks on the off-cuts. I am using a SilentPower 30-tooth Universal blade (model 03.02.35030). I am using a roving knife, and I believe I have it installed correctly.
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Thanks!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Slider alignment question
David, I am not getting burn marks on the off-cuts. I am using a SilentPower 30-tooth Universal blade (model 03.02.35030). I am using a roving knife, and I believe I have it installed correctly.
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Thanks!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Slider alignment question
Do you get burning on the off-cut side (to the right of the blade) if the material is clamped down to the slider? ?What blade are you using and do you have a rivving knife installed and properly adjusted? David Best - via mobile phone?
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On Apr 8, 2025, at 11:09?AM, John Hinman via groups.io <jhinman1911@...> wrote:
? I am about to re-check the alignment of the slider on my saw. I thought I had it pretty well tuned up, following the David Best videos, but am seeing some unexpected behavior.
Small offcuts tend to fling back toward the front of the saw. If I trim 1/8” off the end of a piece, for instance, the off cut will often fly clear off the saw.
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Does this behavior give me some clues as to the slider alignment? Is it telling me I have too little toe-out, or maybe too much? I’m not burning the off-cut.
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Thanks for any advice!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Slider alignment question
I am about to re-check the alignment of the slider on my saw. I thought I had it pretty well tuned up, following the David Best videos, but am seeing some unexpected behavior.
Small offcuts tend to fling back toward the front of the saw. If I trim 1/8” off the end of a piece, for instance, the off cut will often fly clear off the saw.
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Does this behavior give me some clues as to the slider alignment? Is it telling me I have too little toe-out, or maybe too much? I’m not burning the off-cut.
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Thanks for any advice!
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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It appears to be the same technology as used in my Oneida device. Price point is similar.
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The issue I have had with mine is failure to keep the sensor clean. Other than that I have been happy with mine, and suspect you would be happy with the Grit device.
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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Re: Barth Multipress RP3001 with clamps and casework supports [Seattle area]
As for the 500V, I have the older version and a good friend has the newer version. ?I think having some experience working with my Barth 500V motivated him to get one. ?He likes his better. ?This is because the foot operated lift works way easier on his (located in the middle where mine is located on one end). ?I do think the older one may be sturdier-heavier, which I guess is a negative if you move it around and a positive if you want stationary. ?I do not think they are all that different.
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I personally think that if you really want to do certain things on a rock solid bench, that is what a very well built traditional workbench is for. ?I never thought about selling my Barth bench. ?I did once think I would sell my traditional workbench. ?I changed my mind, and spent some time refinishing the top and adding a few clamping accessories and looking back, if I sold it, ?I surely would have regretted selling it, big time, especially as I am now devoting more time to using hand tools. ?
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Does anyone have any experience with this product? ?I know Alex Boulds had mentioned the product was in development a year or so ago, but I haven't been able to find any reviews online. ?I'm considering adding the Grit system to my shop and the dust bin alternatives are either poorly reviewed (Clearvue or Oneida) or expensive (roto type indicators).
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience.
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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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Cheers,
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Mike
M.E. Blake General Contractors?
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 5:40?PM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
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<Kappa 400 Tool Rack - 1.jpeg>
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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
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
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David Best
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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
Boise ID
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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John Hinman
Boise ID
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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-Aaron Inami
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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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David P. Best
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