Originally Posted by
Matt Mattingley
Julie, You’ve taken it from one extreme to the other. I believe I said about 1/4” of the t-nut plate hanging out of the extrusion.
I took it to the extreme to see how fence worked when all the way back. But if all I moved it was 1/4" back, the back plastic set screw would clear the rail and cause another snag point. I was trying to avoid that.
Originally Posted by
Matt Mattingley
The other point which was already made. You don’t rely on the fence in the most back position to be square unless you’re edge jointing a 12“ x 12“ log. I usually edge joint with the fence 2-8 inches from the front of the table. The only time my fence is all the way back is when I’m trying to flatten a 10-12 wide board.
I realize edge jointing can be easily done by bringing the fence forward but if I'm jointing wide boards, I can't face joint it then edge joint it and move on to the next. Not that big a deal but it would have been so easy to remedy that. Plus, when mine is all the way back it catches and I have to wiggle it to free it up.
I know some people say, "At this price point," but this is one of the most expensive 12" JPs on the market. MiniMax is about the same and the Felder model is more. What other ones are out there that cost more than Hammer?
Originally Posted by
Greg Parrish
The rail it came with is the 410mm one if it’s the same as mine. Just a little over 16”. We need a 500mm rail.
You're right! Shame on me for assuming.
Originally Posted by
Brian Holcombe
I think this is the case as well, these machines even at the top of the range don't have a fence with the heft of those on a normal jointer.
There wouldn't be much in the way of added weight if they fixed the fence issue.
- Design it so the stand-off washers don't catch
- Provide a longer guide rail
- Add a lip on the rail extrusion so it slips into the fence clamp slot - that way the assembly will remain snug to the guide rail
The added weight would be almost nothing.
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