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Hi Group,

I'm new here, and this is my first posting. I'm not a Felder owner yet, but
plan to be soon. I figured I'd hang out here with you folks to learn a bit
more about the machines, and maybe you all can help me decide which machine
is for me, and with what options?

I know I want the 2 function KF-7. Here's my main indecision: Do I get the
8ft KF-7F or the KF-7 with the 78" slider? Are there any reasons NOT to go
ahead with the 8ft? Any thoughts?

And here's where I'm really stumped: There's a "demo" model KF-7F on the
Felder website, with several options I want. Plus they will add the
Industrial scoring and ship it to me for alot less than I'd been planning on
spending on the 78" KF-7.

Could you folks please share some of your Felder wisdom with me?


thanks, Jason Gant (in Amarillo, Texas)

Hi Jason:

Welcome to the group. Like you, I am also "reviewing" the options
categories. Still undecided as to what options are not only necessary, but
for the money, are wanted. I view this to be my last toy, so I want it
right.

As for the table, it is my intent, to buy rough sawn lumber and then finish
it myself. With this in mind, the 8' sliding table is required. (that is
the story I tell my wife anyway) I attended a show this weekend, looked at
another machine, and it was recommended that the 8' table was not needed. I
disagree with this input based on my needs. Again, you will need to look at
the floor space required to get the full benefit of the slider. If you have
the real estate to use it, by all means do it.

It has been my experience with talking to the Felder boys, they will not let
you screw it up. Another member of this group, John Renzetti, has just what
you are thinking of buying. I am sure he will respond to your inquiry.

As an x-Texan, where are you going to get the lumber? Amarillo has few, if
any trees as I remember it.

Rick Strom
Virginia Operation

-Hi Jason, And right on Rick's cue, here I am. This is what pilots
do when they are not flying.
I have the KF7F that is about the same as the demo model being
offered. Mine does have the industrial scoring unit.
There are times when I wanted the compactness of the 78" slider and
others when I wish I had 9 or 10' The 8' slider works well for me.
There is a bit of a learning curve with a larger slider. What I like
most though is that I can take the outrigger and large crosscut fence
off when they are not needed.
The scoring unit is a nice option, but not absolutely necessary.
Phil Tamarkin has some good ideas and suggestions on chip free
scoring without the scoring blade. This is found in the files section.
On the shaper I have found a lot of use for the fine adjustment and
safety bars on the 240 fence.
Personally I would get the new CF700S. I don't think there is
that big of a difference in the price of this new series and the demo
machine. The new pricing structure takes advantage of the strong US$.
Another consideration is that the demo machine comes with the 5.5hp
motors. Unless you have 3ph in the shop, you'll need a converter.
From what I understand the new series machines can be equipped with a
built in inverter type converter which costs considerably less than a
seperate phase converter. The downside is that you'll still need a
converter if you get other 3ph machines.
I think message #145 that Scott Slater posted lists the
differences in the new 700 series from the regular 7 series. Also in
the files section there are pictures of the new machines.
Take care,
John REnzetti
Chadds Ford, PA

-- In felder-woodworking@..., "Jason Gant" <rjasong@a...>
wrote:

Hi Group,

I'm new here, and this is my first posting. I'm not a Felder owner

yet, but

plan to be soon. I figured I'd hang out here with you folks to

learn a bit

more about the machines, and maybe you all can help me decide which

machine

is for me, and with what options?

I know I want the 2 function KF-7. Here's my main indecision: Do I

get the

8ft KF-7F or the KF-7 with the 78" slider? Are there any reasons

NOT to go

ahead with the 8ft? Any thoughts?

And here's where I'm really stumped: There's a "demo" model KF-7F

on the

Felder website, with several options I want. Plus they will add the
Industrial scoring and ship it to me for alot less than I'd been

planning on

spending on the 78" KF-7.

Could you folks please share some of your Felder wisdom with me?


thanks, Jason Gant (in Amarillo, Texas)

Hello Jason
Being about to buy a Felder myself, I'm having similar choicing problems.
I am looking at the BF6-31 with outrigger, long sliding table & all the
gadgets or for a very similar price the BF741X without the gadgets.
Good luck
Anthony (Benoni, Gauteng, RSA)

Hope the one you choose is right for you

I agree with John about buying the new KF700S machine instead of the
KF7F demo machine. The new machine sells for something like $9390,
which as John mentioned is about what they are asking for the "demo"
model. One good point about the "demo" model is that it is available
immediately, as opposed to 3 months from the date you place the order
for the new machine. By the way, my wife knows that I "need" the 9'
slider, so I have the KF700S "Pro" on order. This model replaces the
KF7X. I'm due the middle of June.

Waiting impatiently,

Joe