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Re: Anybody have a Wixey Digital Planer Height Guage on a Hammer Planer/Jointer?

 

Hi Dan, the positive traits you mention for the Wixey are true.

I have the standard Felder gauge in the hand wheel, accurate to 0.1mm, repeatable, and it never requires batteries.

I would go with it again as it’s simple, accurate and reliable

Regards, Rod
Re: AWFS Updates

 

Thanks for the feedback Jason. It definitely wouldn’t pencil out from the perspective of generating a return on the heat produced from the pucks. I have a Woodmizer sawmill, so that side of the hobby generates more scrap firewood than I could ever use. It’s more about enjoying the time in the shop and never having to think about emptying a dust bin. Certain not worth 20k to me, which is where it seems the industrial units start. But the Falach Cube 20 seems to be an interesting option I’d like to learn more about. I don’t know if they are available in the US.
Re: Anybody have a Wixey Digital Planer Height Guage on a Hammer Planer/Jointer?

 

I put the Wixey on a Powermatic planer, and love it. Easy to install, and the readout can be located at any convenient location. Easy to set - actually easier than the DRO on my Lamb Tool Works devices. I set it a few years ?ago, and it stays accurate.

Cheap, too.
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Re: AWFS Updates

 

Ed,
My lumber supplier, a smallish one man operation-makes a hell of a lot more sawdust than my co-op shop. He went down the briquette press rabbit hole. He heats and runs his kiln on wood. After picking one up at auction, putting a bunch of time, and a little money into it, he decided it didn't make any sense at the scale of his operation. I can't imagine a small basement shop could make it pencil out either. Would be great though.

Jason

Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.432.2765

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J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Re: AWFS Updates

 

Joe,

Sorry that I missed you too!? It ended up being a busy week for me.

The people at Shaper are really deep into support.? He talked hinges with me for 10 minutes and the files in the system already.? He had used the Shaper Origen to make the insert for the systainer that holds all of the accessories...? It should be here any day...

My permits were issued for the new shop on Wednesday so construction should begin in a week or so.? And I finally closed the deal on a new to me wide belt sander,,,? It should ship next week.

Kyle at Shop Gear made me a deal on a smart stand if I took it home with me, so I did!

I went into the Martin booth but I must have missed the Fimal machines.? My brother and I were looking at a ton of structuring machines (because of his business, not mine) and I must have missed those machines.

I went to visit Kundig for the Uniq.? I love it, but I just can't get there, even with the show discount they were offering.? If I find a used machine before I pull the trigger on a Rehnen...

There was some innovation there if you are looking to make dovetail boxes...? New machine that will glue them and everything.? I think it was from Ironwood, but I may be wrong there.? It adjusts for the glue thickness etc...

PK?
Re: AWFS Updates

 

Ed,

There were several booths with briquetteing machines.? I have no way to use that in So Cal, so I did not look.

PK
Re: AWFS Updates

 

PK, sorry I missed you at the show. I spent some time at the Shaper O booth. I have gen1 and the only differences I saw was gen 2 is easier to Z touch and the base is not rounded up at the edges. Those rounded edges can cause very slight variation of depth when using plate to route door hinges. Nothing to worry about though it is very slight.
Joe, the CEO gave me some tips on the Z touch and a few other things. They have great support.

Did you look at the Fimal machines that Taurus Craco is bringing in? They are a Canadian machine dealer and the Martin dealer in Canada. The shaper looks interesting for a mid to upper end shaper. No experience with those machines but like to find someone who has used them.
Re: Rangate 300 Lift Cart

 

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Interesting development in the heavy duty large cart search. Rangate got back to me with details on the heavier duty hs500 and hs600 series carts. I thought you guys might be interested in seeing these specs not found o the website. They are certainly priced competitively to Barth carts ($4,995 and $5,995) and look a lot better built than the Felder fat 500s. Here’s what they said:
“?We have been developing our own cart built for us in Germany by Beck (based on our specifications) with many features of Barth but heavier and with more potential options.”?
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Lift Cart HS600.pdf
Lift Cart HS600.pdf
HS 500 Lifting Cart.pdf
HS 500 Lifting Cart.pdf

Re: Anybody have a Wixey Digital Planer Height Guage on a Hammer Planer/Jointer?

 

If this helps, I have the Felder one on my Hammer C3 and yes it’s analog but it’s really handy. I saw that someone else in here put a Wixey on their table saw fence which sounds awesome. I’m sure you could do it and it’d be awesome. Please share pics if you do.?
Re: Low Cost DRO for Hammer C31 Table Saw Fence setup SUCCESS!! #hammer

 

Great idea! Which Wixey product is that??
Re: Rangate 300 Lift Cart

 

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That’s a great looking bench Taylor. Is it easy enough to mount some heavy duty castors in place of the metal roller wheels??

On Jul 28, 2023, at 10:04 AM, taylor donsker <tdonsker@...> wrote:

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If you want a full size bench that is semi mobile get one of these:?

i have three of them. I use a lever bar on wheels to drag them around. It isn't super easy to turn, as my lever bar doesn't pivot and neither do the back wheels. They are solid. I added 2.5” solid hard maple 4x8 butcher block tops (450 each at the time) on each of them and voila a heavy duty modern work bench that is super adjustable. I use them to flip tables, sand at various heights, and everything else. I would like to add a veritas end vise and some dog holes at some point but cant be bothered by it now. Bessey quick clamps do the job.

Re: AWFS Updates

 

PK, did you happen to see any briquette presses for a small shop. Dragging bags of sawdust out of the basement through the snow to dump in the woods is getting old. The mud in the summer has made me want one even more.?
Re: AWFS Updates

 
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Michael,

After talking to the Shaper people, they convinced me that gen 1 was sufficient for me.? The screen is slightly larger and has higher resolution but after using the gen 1 it seems to not affect capabilities.? The new gen 2 is taller, but it is the same router in the machine.

I think the discount was a booth/ in-person thing.

Gen 2 is made in the Festool factory, not sure if that is a benefit or not as most of the gen 1 owners like the quality.

I did like the shark RS1000 router table.? The demo was great too.? I had a "CNC" router lift before - I had to get it fixed 3 times...? I can wait a bit on that one.

PK
Re: Failed engine brake 220v single phase C3-31

 

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Ibsenafshar,

Thanks for this information.

Seattle is not that far from me. ?

This is good information to have.

In 2009 Felder supplied upgraded modular electronics for my 2000 CF731 and walked me through the installation. ?It was nice to have easily repairable electronics consisting of off the shelf parts.

Joe?


On Jul 28, 2023, at 6:21 AM, ibsenafshar <brian@...> wrote:

?Joe,
I use Condor Electronics in Seattle?
Most of the amps at most of the rock concerts we used to go to are still in use and they are full of capacitors with a 15 to 20 year lifespan that have to be replaced, plus musicians have all sorts of older electronics that have enough value to be repaired and not tossed. I would try starting with someone who sells guitar amps and similar and find out who repairs them.

Re: AWFS Updates

 

Hi Dan. Can you send me an email (egmiii@...). We can setup a time if you wanted to stop by to see the Barth and Rangate carts. I can also get a few questions answered on the speed sander. I assume you like it. Biggest issue is getting it into my basement shop. I would obviously have to take the table off to fit it through the door. Not sure if that can be done in the field.
Re: Rangate 300 Lift Cart

 
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If you want a full size bench that is semi mobile get one of these:?

i have three of them. I use a lever bar on wheels to drag them around. It isn't super easy to turn, as my lever bar doesn't pivot and neither do the back wheels. They are solid. I added 2.5” solid hard maple 4x8 butcher block tops (450 each at the time) on each of them and voila a heavy duty modern work bench that is super adjustable. I use them to flip tables, sand at various heights, and everything else. I would like to add a veritas end vise and some dog holes at some point but cant be bothered by it now. Bessey quick clamps do the job.
Re: Rangate 300 Lift Cart

 

It comes with the handle unassembled, so you simply do not assemble it.?
Re: Failed engine brake 220v single phase C3-31

 

Joe,
I use Condor Electronics in Seattle?
Most of the amps at most of the rock concerts we used to go to are still in use and they are full of capacitors with a 15 to 20 year lifespan that have to be replaced, plus musicians have all sorts of older electronics that have enough value to be repaired and not tossed. I would try starting with someone who sells guitar amps and similar and find out who repairs them.
Re: Rangate 300 Lift Cart

 

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My main criteria is the height adjustability of the assembly/work table as close to 4x8 as I can support. As such, I’ve been looking into the larger carts and possibly an industrial hydraulic pump scissor lift at this price range.

On Jul 26, 2023, at 1:54 PM, mac campshure via groups.io <mac512002@...> wrote:

?What about saw horses and stiff backs?

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7412 elmwood ave.
middleton, wi 53562-3106
608-332-2330?cell

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On Jul 26, 2023, at 10:35 AM, Dan Gavrilyuk <dgwoodco@...> wrote:

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Hey Ed I’m in western Ma, not too far away. I’ll send you a pm?

On Jul 26, 2023, at 10:25 AM, Ed Mazuronis via groups.io <egmiii@...> wrote:

?Dan, where are you located? My Rangate 300 came in on Monday if you wanted to check it out. I’m in central CT. It’s a nice cart and will fit my needs well. It’s very high quality, but I’d strongly encourage you to evaluate the alternatives suggested here first. If they fit your needs, then you will be getting a lot more bang for your buck.

Re: AWFS Updates

 

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Hi Ed if you have any questions about the timesaver speed sander, feel free to dm me. I’ve have the 43” unit since December 2020.?
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On Jul 27, 2023, at 2:56 PM, Ed Mazuronis via groups.io <egmiii@...> wrote:

?PK, I’d be curious as to what you find on wide belts for the small shop. I need to fit one through a 35” wide door and down a flight of stairs. Was thinking the Felder 850 or the Timesavers Speed Sander (if it fits).

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