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Post by Lomvanguyvanjules on Jun 2, 2017 17:35:20 GMT -5
Hi, can anyone tell me what the difference is between the Mafell dd 40g and the dd 40 p?
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Post by holmz on Jun 3, 2017 5:48:44 GMT -5
Speed. One for slow big bits, and one for small fast bits.
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Post by aas on Jun 3, 2017 12:51:43 GMT -5
'Slow' is relative!.. the 'P' is 1000w and spins at 13500rpm, the 'G' 700w and spins at 18000rpm. You can put the smaller bits into the 'P' - but you wouldn't want to be putting the big bits in the 'G'.
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Post by lincoln on Jun 3, 2017 16:18:53 GMT -5
Definitely go for the 'P' if you can. Mafell recommend not using 3mm bits in the 'P'.
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Post by erik on Jun 4, 2017 10:48:52 GMT -5
And physical tool size is similar if not the same so nothing like the difference between the 500/700 domino machines
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Post by taz on Jun 5, 2017 11:30:06 GMT -5
Just a thought, if we could used a speed controller for the G would that allow tge use of the 16mm bits?
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Post by taz on Jun 5, 2017 11:30:16 GMT -5
Just a thought, if we could used a speed controller for the G would that allow tge use of the 16mm bits?
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Post by aas on Jun 5, 2017 14:42:02 GMT -5
No, it's lower power, not enough torque.
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Post by matchesder on Sept 6, 2017 15:21:33 GMT -5
Also the P is rated at 40 mm depth of cut while the G is only rated at 37 mm.
I'm thinking of getting one. Olso not shure if it should be the G or the P.
Since I'm not really working with heavy timber or massive construction work.
Where would you use 16 mm dowels?
Does one know if the hight adjustment is the same on both models? The Dominos for example have different stop positions and the 500 can go lower.
Also I'd like to know the minimum hight of either machine.
Since the G has the option for 3 mm cutters one could use it for sheets below 12 mm thickness. This would be unique to the machine.
matches
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Post by aas on Sept 10, 2017 1:22:35 GMT -5
3mm dowels?.. I can't think of any time I'd use those - more crafts use!.. I guess the 3mm cutters would be OK for 3mm shelf pins (which I don't use!)
I wasn't sure I'd ever use the 16mm either - but it's was the first dowel I ran out of. I made a couple of deco panels in black matt painted wood with bamboo cane in-fills for a boutique. All the structural joints were 16mm dowels. The DD40P was faultless and so precise. Really sped up the work process.
I don't think you'd regret either.
What would you be using it for?
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Post by matchesder on Sept 10, 2017 9:48:14 GMT -5
Mhm. So I ordered a P... Thanks for the reply. I'm a hobbyist. So the usage depends on what the machine can do. It started with Loudspeaker projects. So mostly 12 to 21 mm sheets. Since I have some tools I started building some furniture. Very basic up to know but with the opportunity to do more the projectts become more complex. I think you know what I'm rtying to say  I read about the recommended diameter of a dowel is in the range 2/5 to 3/5 of the thickness of the material. So 5 mm would be finde for 12 mm ply. This and the fact that CMT offers cutters starting at 4 mm (but no 3 mm). I think in the need I could use this on the P. And I think you are right. If would very seldom need to use a smaller dowel than 5 mm it should be possible on the P. Maybe not as good as with the G-Version but I guess the holes will be drilled. But bigger than 12 mm with the G? I can Imagine that the cutters won't fit physically. At least the base plate of both have different part numbers. Maybe the G has smaller holes so the 14 mm and 16 mm cutters won't fit. So anyway... I'm lokking forward to get it |
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Post by holmz on Sept 11, 2017 3:27:06 GMT -5
Nice - I started on some small bookshelf speaker boxes yesterday... ~6-1/4" x 8" x 4" (1.2 litres) for a small midrange and tweeter... Used 17mm (5/8) Jarrah veneered MDF. And used biscuits, did not even think to use it as an excuse to get a doweler  |
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Post by matchesder on Sept 21, 2017 13:40:16 GMT -5
Cool. Do you like to share some Pic's on the MUF? My DD40 Arraived some days ago, today I was using it teh first time. The fence is very nice and seems rugged. Clamping on both sides is really good! I did a very slight adjustment of the window (Just a hair, OK maybe it was a hair missaligned at the first attempt) but it's now bang on. As the connection is when aligning via the pins. Although I thought to never make a series of holes and did not buy it for this purpose, it was the first thing I did  It's for storage of the clamps used on guide rails, the MFT and so on. Although I don't have enough to fill all the holes. I guess there is use... or room for more clamps With the 16 mm bits on chipboard there are some chips escaping even with a 35 mm hose and the 35 mm fitting (not the restrictive 27 mm one. Cheers Martin  |
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