Was that 5x5 sheet or 4x8 sheet of BB?
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Was that 5x5 sheet or 4x8 sheet of BB?
5 x 5. I can't find REAL BB ply in 4 x 8 around here.
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Reviving this thread as I research a build for my DW735.
Wondering if anyone tried creating a pivot point on the mounting that centers higher up on the planer. Like a yoke with skate bearings or something? I guess you run the risk of the assembly bowing outward when the planer is upside down, but probably a stiff enough yoke could cure that. Upside being less work to flip, also brings the planer lower when in use than your work surface, which seems pretty ok to me. Maybe you tuck it away planer up.
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I offset the flip-top on mine by a couple inches in order to gain clearance below when my Ridgid spindle sander was upside down. I accomplished this by laminating 2 pieces of Baltic birch.
You are correct that it will raise the pivot point closer to the planer’s center of gravity by doing so. Just be aware of what you are putting on the flip side to counter-balance it. Also, note that for each inch that you offset the planer, it doubles the value when flipped 180*. You don’t need much.
Adding the offset in this manner makes an already complex build even worse, so be prepared for that.
I used bronze bushings from the hardware store to reinforce the pivot point. Would be happy to share pics if you’re interested.
Last edited by Marc Fenneuff; 11-10-2020 at 1:05 AM.
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If the pivot point goes through the center of gravity *vertically* then it won't be out of balance and you won't have to add counterweights.
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