jpol
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Post by jpol on Apr 19, 2015 1:51:03 GMT -5
I am investigating installing my Woodpeckers router fence (http://www.woodpeck.com/microadjust.html) on my Erika 85Ec.
Does anyone of you know whether that has already been tried yet?
When looking at the Youtube video, I have a combination of the Super Fence + the Micro adjust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WeCmzPeqxE)
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Post by jalvis on Apr 28, 2015 9:56:47 GMT -5
I dont think its been done. Although I think that would work with the Incra Fence system which can be modified for the Erika.
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Post by Jean-Paul on Apr 29, 2015 15:10:37 GMT -5
I am currently adapting Erika to accept the Woodpeckers fence. Once finished,
I'll post pictures and drawings with adaptation instructions.
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Post by GhostFist on Apr 29, 2015 20:04:02 GMT -5
Amazing jean-Paul, look forward to it
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Post by erik on Apr 29, 2015 21:32:17 GMT -5
One thing I miss, when using the Erika, is the rack and pinion sliding fence on my dewalt contractor saw. Of course the cut quality was not glue ready like with the Erika, but it was certainly quick. I kept that saw for rougher/roughing work but I need to incorporate a quicker, albeit, accurate ripping system for the Erika without encumbering its mobility. Look forward to what you guys come up with.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 30, 2015 2:14:37 GMT -5
It would be nice. That's why sometimes I think the of getting the parralel fence which has a micro adjust wheel for the fine adjustment wheel. When needed
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jpol
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Post by jpol on Apr 30, 2015 15:52:42 GMT -5
Hi Erik;
Is this the mechanism?
Mafell has a rather conventional system where you push the fence by hand and when you have reached a certain position the micro-adjust wheel allows for fine increments or decrements.
The Dewalt looks to me very easy to use; on the other hand there seem to be many components in the mechanism making it maybe in the long term a bit more prone to wear and tear.
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Post by erik on Apr 30, 2015 23:37:43 GMT -5
Hey Jpol,
Essentially the same, just a bit more plastic on the model I bought. Wear and tear, possibly, maybe on the locking lever, but it is a smart solution if portability is paramount; the fence extends to desired dimension and then fully retracts, concealed within table width.
Now, the LS positioner would be a excellent pairing with the Erika, but it would be an extra appendage. I just made some drawers with the router LS and using whitesides undersized plywood bits. The 1/2 bit was too small for the 1/2 nominal ply, no problem, I just dialed it in until I had a snug fit. So, the no fuss and fiddle set-ups are sadly missed when I'm ripping on the Erika, but I really do not want to sacrifice portability; I do a lot of work in Brooklyn, so Its tight flights and narrow hallways in the turn of the century buildings.
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Post by jonathan on May 1, 2015 14:23:59 GMT -5
Hey Jpol, Essentially the same, just a bit more plastic on the model I bought. Wear and tear, possibly, maybe on the locking lever, but it is a smart solution if portability is paramount; the fence extends to desired dimension and then fully retracts, concealed within table width. Now, the LS positioner would be a excellent pairing with the Erika, but it would be an extra appendage. I just made some drawers with the router LS and using whitesides undersized plywood bits. The 1/2 bit was too small for the 1/2 nominal ply, no problem, I just dialed it in until I had a snug fit. So, the no fuss and fiddle set-ups are sadly missed when I'm ripping on the Erika, but I really do not want to sacrifice portability; I do a lot of work in Brooklyn, so Its tight flights and narrow hallways in the turn of the century buildings. |
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Post by kalas on May 1, 2015 19:02:31 GMT -5
I'm excited to see more about the Erika here and more owners of it, it seems. I'm also in the process of adapting an Incra LS system to the saw. I won't be adding those Incra side rails though. I plan on having it flip up on a hinge when not in use. We'll see how it works.
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