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This is a photo of most of the
specialized tools needed to
properly install and align a
Felder Sliding Table Saw,
Shaper, or Saw/Shaper Combo. |
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A dial indicator on a magnetic
base and a good 4 to 6 foot
straight edge is really
helpful. |
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If the machines arrive on
pallets, they will be secured
with steel clips holding them
down to the pallet with #30
Torx screws. A Torx
wrench is needed to
remove the machines from the
pallet. A Torx bit that
chucks to a drill is really
handy for removing all the
screws. |
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Below
is a list of the more unusual tools and sources of
supply that will be handy:
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Open-end
and box-end wrenches from 6 to 19 mm. plus 22mm and
32mm (32mm is used on the Jointer/Planer machines
only). Stubby metric wrenches which are ideal for
adjusting the trunnion on the saw. Tackling the
slider adjustments is easier with one box-end and one
open-end 19mm wrench (regular length).
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A set of T-handled hex
wrenches in 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10mm. Available
from
http://www.mscdirect.com MSC Model #05345053 for
$23. The yoke on the Felder power feeders requires a
10mm hex wrench – a size not usually included in most
fold-out metric sets. The MSC set listed above
includes the 10mm. In a few places, short
L-style metric hex wrenches will be required.
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A #30
Torx Wrench is required to remove the machines from
the pallets Some smaller Torx wrench sizes are
necessary for removing various sheet steel panels on
the machine base. A full set of T-handled Torx
wrenches is available
from
http://www.mscdirect.com
MSC Model #
01186972 for $36.
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A good
precision straight edge at least 4 feet long (six feet
is better but more expensive) is necessary to align
the slider and outrigger tables, as well as the tables
on the Felder Jointer/Planers. These are
available from
http://www.subtool.com/stcat/frame_subtool.html
Suburban Tools Model # SE-48-TS for $163. MSC,
Use-Enco.com and others are also good sources.
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A set of leaf feeler
gages is very handy in checking several table
alignments. A set that will measure down to
.0015 inches is sufficient. MSC-direct.com Model
#00150607 is an adequate set at $13.
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A machinists square
with one face at least 10" and the other 18" is
useful. One of the greatest bargains for this
square Enco (http://www.use-enco.com)
model # 638-7628 for $40. Alternatively, a 18" 45
degree drafting triangle can be used as a substitute.
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At
least one dial indicator on magnetic base, or the
Oneway Multi-gauge, or the Aigner Distometer is very
useful. The Oneway gauge is more useful for a Felder
Jointer/Planer than is a dial indicator on magnetic
base. A 3 dial indicator setup will save substantial
time in the vertical alignment of the sliding table
(see the final photo in section 1.5).
Dial indicators are available from a variety or
sources and are often offered as lost leader sale
items. The Enco (http://www.use-enco.com)
Model #628-1020 for $40 is a reasonable choice. . The Oneway Multi-gauge is
available from Garrett Wade (model #
84K04.01)
or from Highland Hardware (http://www.highland-hardware.com)
model # 2289 for $75.
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The
magnetic base shown at the left is Enco Part #505-1845 -
$75 without an indicator - and is an outstanding base.
It holds both 1/4” stem-type indicators as well as the
test indicators with long narrow dovetail mount.
This magnetic base has 3 ball-and-socket swivels (one at
the base, the elbow, and one at the indicator mount)
that all lock from the one central knob at the elbow.
This base is easy to flex around into the desired
position and then lock.
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The Dial
Indicator setup shown at the left is the Oneway gage.
It includes a precision machined square frame and a
standard 1/4 inch stem-type dial indicator (a version
that does not have a lug on the back of the indicator),
and can be used in the horizontal position as shown, or
vertical position. This is the most easy to use
indicator arrangement for checking and setting the
tables and knife blades on the jointer/planers.
The indicator with this Oneway gage comes with a round
flat-bottomed anvil which is ideal for measuring to
pointed rotating surfaces such as jointer knives. |
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The
indicator at the left is typically referred to as a
"test indicator." Unlike a stem-type indicators
that measure the vertical movement of a plunger, this
indicator measures displacement against the side of the
measurement stylus. This particular model resolves
to under .0005 inches, but has a limited range of
motion. This type of indicator is best suited
where the idea is to measure against the side of a rule,
square or rotating arbor. These units are
expensive ($175 new), but can often be found on eBay.
This indicator is an Intreapid model 312-1B. |
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