New style Wixey digital planer head

[Jim Solomon]

I was at Wixey's site and see they have a new head for the planer. It is a new model. You can also click on spare parts, and purchase it there ($19.99) to retrofit your old one. I though about it, but for $20 it would cost 1/3 of a new one. I don't know if they are in the stores yet, but you can order it from Wixey for $59.99 for the whole unit. Thought I would bring it up incase anyone was going to purchase one. I have he older model and like it.
Jim

[Steven J Corpstein]

I just got mine last week, and though it works well, I don't think it seems as beefy as the original. The slot that rides on the scale is totally plastic, where the old 500 was steel with a brass or copper shim for wear. It was made similar to the various digital calipers on the market. Time will tell if the new 510 holds up as well.

[Jim Solomon]

That is good to know Steven. Thanks for adding that, something my old grey head didn't think of. :o
Jim

[fRED mCnEILL]

That is a VERY good improvement. I use my gauge all the time but reading it is difficult because of its shape. I rigged up a sepcial LED light to help but that is less thatn satisfactory.

On the other hand I have the Wixey on my table saw and reading it is a snap because it is at the proper angle.

Fred Mc.