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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2014 10:13:09 GMT -5
Without having switched the tool on, here are some of my initial thoughts of my new DD40. As usual, build quality is top of the line. The machine is sturdy without seeming overly heavy. height and bevel adjustments are smooth and sturdy as well, the height adjustment in particular seems to lock a heck of a lot better than on my Domino. I've had the domino slip on me a few times. I much prefer where the dust extraction port is on this machine. I'm constantly fighting the hose with the domino. Bit changes are easy enough if you use the supplied screwdriver. At first i thought you were meant to use the on board allen key which is too tiny to get in to where you need it. As i find with all of my mafell gear, adjustments and accessories are well engineered and as simple as possible, as in not fiddly, and everything can be fine tuned. For instance, you can adjust zero to accommodate for bit length if they've been sharpened a few times. The pin system on the face is sturdy yet not so stiff that it wold throw you off your marks if you weren't using them such as when you're plunging into the center of a board.
I'll throw up some detailed pics of the machine later. I'm eager to try it out. Just need some 220.....
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Post by nicholas on Mar 9, 2014 11:25:35 GMT -5
Did you order it from Timberwolf? How did that go? Duties, taxes etc? Thanks
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Post by jonathan on Mar 9, 2014 12:34:03 GMT -5
For instance, you can adjust zero to accommodate for bit length if they've been sharpened a few times. A small tip, make it a practice to check/verify your zero setting whenever you change bits. I've learned the hard way At first i thought you were meant to use the on board allen key which is too tiny to get in to where you need it. The small allen key on the machine itself appears to be a legacy item. It's intended use was to fasten the special F-clamp used to set the zero-point with the DD40 indexing rail. However since then the indexing rail has been revised. Setting the zero-point requires a 5mm allen key and clamping the rail is now tool-less.
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2014 12:59:52 GMT -5
This particular item was not ordered through Timberwolf, though I have done three orders with them to date.
and thanks for the tips jonathan
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 9, 2014 13:08:09 GMT -5
Awesome! What prompted your decision to go with the DD40, Ghostfist? Were you also considering the larger Domino XL? I think you have the 500. Thanks!
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Post by nicholas on Mar 9, 2014 13:11:19 GMT -5
This particular item was not ordered through Timberwolf, though I have done three orders with them to date. and thanks for the tips jonathan Care to share your experiences?
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2014 13:40:59 GMT -5
Timberwolf ships promptly provided the item is in stock, if not it's usually to me within a week. I think the most I paid in duty wasn't over $100 and that was on the p1cc with the tilting base. None the less it was better with Landhaus here in canada as there was no duty and Leo would always go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your equipment arrived as fast and as cheaply as possible. Having the boarder to deal with complicates things not to mention the extra charges in shipping and duty fees.
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Post by nicholas on Mar 9, 2014 14:00:56 GMT -5
Thanks ghost fist So, for me to buy a dd40p from timber wolf would end up being roughly $1600 delivered. That's a joke. I've now officially given up on ordering from them. I'll contact my relatives in England, buy there and ship it to me as a gift.
holy crap! I just checked UK prices and it isn't any cheaper....LMAO this is sooooo frustrating
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Mar 9, 2014 14:14:21 GMT -5
For instance, you can adjust zero to accommodate for bit length if they've been sharpened a few times. A small tip, make it a practice to check/verify your zero setting whenever you change bits. I've learned the hard way At first i thought you were meant to use the on board allen key which is too tiny to get in to where you need it. The small allen key on the machine itself appears to be a legacy item. It's intended use was to fasten the special F-clamp used to set the zero-point with the DD40 indexing rail. However since then the indexing rail has been revised. Setting the zero-point requires a 5mm allen key and clamping the rail is now tool-less. I might be wrong but I thought the adjustable 0 point on the template rail was adjusted by simply pulling the first block back and loosen then move the stop in or out. Then with the stop pulled back re tighten
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Mar 9, 2014 15:06:18 GMT -5
Thanks ghost fist So, for me to buy a dd40p from timber wolf would end up being roughly $1600 delivered. That's a joke. I've now officially given up on ordering from them. I'll contact my relatives in England, buy there and ship it to me as a gift. holy crap! I just checked UK prices and it isn't any cheaper....LMAO this is sooooo frustrating Try hear www.mtmc.co.uk/Product.aspx?ProductID=35704&CategoryID=169&strParent=70&L=1
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2014 15:13:32 GMT -5
Where abouts are you nicholas? I'm in Toronto
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Post by jonathan on Mar 9, 2014 16:17:28 GMT -5
I might be wrong but I thought the adjustable 0 point on the template rail was adjusted by simply pulling the first block back and loosen then move the stop in or out. Then with the stop pulled back re tighten Maybe we're both trying to say the same thing here So I just made some quick pictures to clear things up. The round knob at the end is only used for clamping. It engages the threaded rod, which moves the 2nd square block at the other end in or out to clamp the rail to the workpiece. To adjust the zero point you need a 5mm allen key to loosen the screw in the first block. Then you can slide the ruler part (to which the first block is attached) further in or out.
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Post by nicholas on Mar 9, 2014 16:36:32 GMT -5
Thanks. That's 100 pounds cheaper than nma
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Post by nicholas on Mar 9, 2014 16:37:03 GMT -5
Where abouts are you nicholas? I'm in Toronto I'm in the Hamlet of Salem
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2014 17:03:16 GMT -5
Not too bad, maybe I can bring some toys by one of these days
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