On Dec 27, 2021, at 2:10 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Hi,

I got a Fiama DRO to mod my K500 rip fence. To attach the FIAMA F7, I plan to add a 90 degree aluminum bracket on the inside of the rip fence housing protruding toward the rip fence scale on the saw. I plan to cut a small offset on this bracket in oder to fit it inside the rip fence housing. See picture below with the bracket in white.
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However, I wonder which thickness I should go with. I believe 1/2 inch is what I am looking for the width based on how close the housing is from the saw scale, but the thickness I have no idea. I am looking at those aluminum brackets:



Any feedback would be nice,

Thanks,

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On Dec 27, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Thanks Brian,

I do not have a band saw, but I might be able to cut in down on the length with a hand saw as the housing is only 5 inches wide.

Bill

On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:04 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Thanks,

Any advice on how to drill holes in the fence housing? Like standard multi material drill bit but slow speed?

Bill

On Dec 28, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Mike Bemis <Michaelsbemis@...> wrote:

Search for aftermarket DRO installs within this forum and you will see what a few others here have done including photos. It is a worthwhile upgrade.?
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Mike B

On Dec 30, 2021, at 12:03 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Stupid question about the magnetic strip,

The product comes with two strips, one thick that is supposed to the magnetic strip and one thin that is supposed to be a cover strip for protection.

I guess I have to install the magnetic strip first and then add the stainless steel cover strip on top of it? I also wonder whether I need the protective strip or for this application this is not needed?

Thanks,

Bill

On Dec 30, 2021, at 1:03 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Thanks,

After having cut the parts, drill holes in the housing fence, I realized that the fence is way way too small to use machine screws from inside to outside. Also the fence housing is way too close to the saw scale for the solution in the video. The sensor is bigger than the space you have between the housing and the saw scale.
It seems that the only way to mount the sensor is either under the actual fence or to the side of the housing using a custom made block to get everything dial in within the 1 mm margin as well as the 1 degree margin.

On this saw, it looks like the basic wixey solution attaching on the side is the easy way to go.

Bill

On Dec 30, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Here are some pictures:

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Thanks,

Bill

On Dec 30, 2021, at 9:27 PM, Bill James via <xxrb2010@...> wrote:

Agree this is also a solution,

This bracket is definitively not a standard or easy part with the tools I have. Way beyond what I can produce.

Bill