Power feeder for the saw and jointer
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2024
- Using the power feeder isn't just for the spindle moulder, the Saw and Jointer can be used with it too! One of the benefits of the Felder CF 741 is that i am able to not only use the power feeder on the shaper, but also the saw and jointer
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Nice usage of the power feeder!! I just got the same machine, time to test it out.
Congratulations on the new machine @tobyst4174. I have actually just ordered the longer 1050mm overarm for the stand as the standard one which i thought would work (and did on my old machine) is just a little short for both the saw and jointer. Do you have the standard length overarm, (i think it's around 750mm) or did you get the longer one?
@@brycecomerwoodworks i’ll get back to you later today and take the measurement!
Hi Bryce, nice videos thanks for sharing,
I have a question, I own KF500 and AD741, and I do not have a power feeder yet, I'm happy to get your advice on this:
1. I'm looking to buy the F38, but I'm wondering what If I'd like it not to be parmenantly mounted to the machine, rather only mount it before I use (space problem) do you think it will be possible?
2. I saw you've upgraded the machine to the 7th series Congrats! what is the main difference between the old and new power feeders? only the variable speed?
I'm looking for something that would be smaller and more for safety reasons as I'm not using the shaper so much because of it.
be happy to hear your opinion!
Thanks for sharing and good luck!
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Hi @hagaitzadok, Thanks for watching the video, Are you just looking at adding the power feeder to just the KF500? If that's the case, and you have enough space, i would definitely recommend the tilt away bracket with the gas strut. The power feeders are very heavy, and i definitely wouldn't want to be putting it on and off. They are game changers though for the shaper, not only for the safety aspect, but you will see much better results with your machining. Just note, that although there are 8 speeds on the F38, that is 4 forward, and 4 reverse. On top of that, 2 of each of those speeds you need to open the feeder up to change gearing, so in all reality, it is a 2 speed machine, with an option to change those two speeds via the gear change. I ended up going with a 4 wheel variable speed Comatic feeder for the new machine and so far i am very impressed.
Part of the reason for my upgrade was to go to a 3 phase machine as my old one was single phase. I'm not sure if it is simply the difference between single and three phase, or just the heavier duty build of the 700 series over the 500 series, but it is a lot quieter! In the last weeks leading up to the new machine being delivered, i was very nervous, wondering if i had done the right thing spending all that money on the new machine as the old one was still running perfectly. Well after just a few weeks of use, i can definitely say it was a good decision. There are so many seemingly small but significant upgrades that i now know i have made a good decision.
@@brycecomerwoodworks Thanks for this I'll take it into account.
Keep sharing!
@@hagaitzadok I meant to write back a couple of days ago as i checked the weight of the feeder. It's 29kg, and the stand is 34.5kg, so very heavy.