>has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
>post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
>that could get in the way and be a pain...
I have the Shop Fox. Never found that to be the case. It's great to not lean
over and fumble around for a low mounted switch, particularly with a piece of
wood still in hand. Additionally, the "ready" indicator light is also very
handy. It's a great visually reminder that the tool is "locked and loaded."
It reminds me to mind where my hands are.
I find it to be a very safe design.
Hi Rich,
do you have the 6" or 8" SHop Fox? Have you been happy with it?
thanks,
david
Rich Stern wrote:
>>has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
>>post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
>>that could get in the way and be a pain...
>
>
> I have the Shop Fox. Never found that to be the case. It's great to not lean
> over and fumble around for a low mounted switch, particularly with a piece of
> wood still in hand. Additionally, the "ready" indicator light is also very
> handy. It's a great visually reminder that the tool is "locked and loaded."
> It reminds me to mind where my hands are.
>
> I find it to be a very safe design.
Greetings and Salutations...
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:02:50 GMT, [email protected] (Doug Miller)
wrote:
>In article <[email protected]>, david <[email protected]> wrote:
>>has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
>>post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
>>that could get in the way and be a pain...
>>
>Get in the way of what?
>
>I have this Delta jointer
>http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=940
>with the switch on a post, and I've never found that to be a problem at all.
>What do you see as a potential problem?
>
>--
>Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
>How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
Well, I just moved the power switch for my Delta Lathe up from
its original location at the top of the pedestal to a stalk centered
over, and a foot or so up from the headstock. I like it a lot there,
although it will take me a while to get re-programmed to not slap
at the front of the lathe when I am trying to turn things off.
I also located the control switch for my RAS to the front of
the turret arm...and that is VERY happy. Of course, both these
switches are magnetic switches. The one on the RAS is also low
voltage... The one on the lathe is 220V
Dave Mundt
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:36:54 GMT, david <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi Rich,
>
>do you have the 6" or 8" SHop Fox? Have you been happy with it?
>
I just got the 6" works fine. the screw hole that holds the knob for the back
table adjustment had no threads. I could get the replacement part but I just
tapped and threaded it.
the fence as a slight twist in it. but hell my delta fence had a twist and a
warp and the replacement was only warped. then the table twisted.
--
Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.
Pods (at least those I have seen) are located BEHIND the fence should
NOT be in the way
John
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:23:29 GMT, david <[email protected]>
wrote:
>has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
>post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
>that could get in the way and be a pain...
>
>david
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>, david
<[email protected]> wrote:
> >has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
> >post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
> >that could get in the way and be a pain...
> >
> Get in the way of what?
The way I had my shop arranged originally would have presented a problem
with such a switch. I used the top of the 6" jointer fence, and an adjacent
workbench, to support the end of sheet goods while I started the contractor
table saw. The new shop arrangement places the Jet cabinet saw further from
the DJ-20 and I support the end of the sheet goods on the jointer outfeed
table while turning on the saw. Perhaps the original writer has a similar
issue to my original set up?
John
In article <[email protected]>, david <[email protected]> wrote:
>has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
>post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
>that could get in the way and be a pain...
>
Get in the way of what?
I have this Delta jointer
http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=940
with the switch on a post, and I've never found that to be a problem at all.
What do you see as a potential problem?
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
ditto, can't think of a better place for it.
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>, david
<[email protected]> wrote:
> >has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
> >post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
> >that could get in the way and be a pain...
> >
> Get in the way of what?
>
> I have this Delta jointer
> http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=940
> with the switch on a post, and I've never found that to be a problem at
all.
> What do you see as a potential problem?
>
> --
> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
> How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
Miss America?
Yes, my concern was for something like that, as i have a small shop...
david
John Grossbohlin wrote:
> "Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>In article <[email protected]>, david
>
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>>has anyone used a jointer such as the Shop Fox where the switch is on a
>>>post that sticks up a foot or more higher than the fence? I would think
>>>that could get in the way and be a pain...
>>>
>>
>>Get in the way of what?
>
>
> The way I had my shop arranged originally would have presented a problem
> with such a switch. I used the top of the 6" jointer fence, and an adjacent
> workbench, to support the end of sheet goods while I started the contractor
> table saw. The new shop arrangement places the Jet cabinet saw further from
> the DJ-20 and I support the end of the sheet goods on the jointer outfeed
> table while turning on the saw. Perhaps the original writer has a similar
> issue to my original set up?
>
> John
>
>
>
>
>