Versa Feeder or not?

[John Carlo]

Rockler will have the VF on sale this Saturday for only 99 dollars. If anyone has worked with one I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance, JC

[John Bush]

Hi John,
There was a thread a few days ago with several favorable comments on the Versa. From what I gathered, it works well for its size/power but several considered it underpowered for big stuff or production level work. I'll see you at the front door @ 6:15 Sat. AM.

[Ron Bontz]

You will have to push past me first.:D For $99.00, what the heck.

[David Freed]

From what I gathered, it works well for its size/power but several considered it underpowered for big stuff or production level work.


I basically agree with that assessment. Here is how I used mine. The Versafeeders keep things in line on each side. The Woodmasters feed rollers feeds the lumber through the sawblades.

http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=86698&d=1208469360 (http://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=86698&d=1208469360)

[Russell Tribby]

I'm looking at one to use with the Freud Crown moulding bit system. I got some of the bits a few months ago and my attempts at making crown with them were frustrated by the fact that any variance in feeding or slight shift of the material ruined the piece. Would this feeder be able to handle a task like this? I typically only take off about a 1/16" with each pass.

[Jim Kountz]

John where did you see this advertised for $99?? Is it your local Rockler only??

[John Carlo]

It is offered this Saturday only at this price. 14 per store. They bought out the entire inventory.

[Steve Clardy]

Regular price $309.99


Hmmm

Hopefully they will list them online also.