Thread: feedback on ML-392.... so far

RB,

Same problem with the fence - awaiting replacement. I have had problems with the timber stopping when it gets to the outfeed roller. This causes the serated infeed roller to do a 'burnout' on the timber. Only way to stop it is to push the timber FIRMLY as it gets to the roller. Any suggestions on adjusting the outfeed roller?

Dan

Dan,
Are you putting something on the table to help the timber slide easily. Like wax for instance. It makes all the difference to mine. (and not taking too big a depth of cut also.)

Gumby,

Waxed the table and took less than 1/2 mm cut.

Dan

Originally Posted by Redback

I know there was some talk about grub screws etc needing tightened, but Im buggered if i can see what people are talking about, so if anyone has pics of the area (closeup), I'd be interested to see them as I want to keep this machine running smoothly.

Also, how long will the blades generally last for? and is there a recommended way to replace them (do you use one of those jigs with the magnets?)

cheers

RB

Thanks for the report. The problem screws were mentioned in that previuos tread we had going and the part numbers were posted (I think by Bob). I had a look inside tha casing and I don't seem to have the problem he did so it may only be his machine.

The blade life will depend on the type of timber you usually work. Hard wood will obviously take more off them than pine. Same with painted surfaces if you put them through. That will dull them fairly quickly. I thought I saw that Carbatec had the blades for about $40 a set when i bought the machine last year. I got a bit of a shock at the price on the Timbecon site. Over $70 ! I don't know if Carbatec still have any but I might check them out tomorrow and if they are still around $40 I'll buy a couple of sets and stick them away until needed.

Originally Posted by DanP

Gumby,

Waxed the table and took less than 1/2 mm cut.

Dan

hmmmmmmm, then you've got me Dan - maybe try adjusting the roller height (if that's possible. I haven't looked but I think Bob mentioned something about it previously)

Have a look here for the discussion re the grub screw. http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ghlight=ml-392Start at post #22 and read the next few.

I thought I read somewhere (maybe another thread) that the Timbecon ML392 blades were carbide tipped. They are promoted at being resharpenable. I am not sure that the Carba-tec ones are. Though I don't see why not. For $39 why would you bother. I have replaced mine once as some recycled timber (Oregon) chipped them. Could have adjusted the blades so the the dings were out of line and possibly cured the problem.

For setting up the blades I use the Planer Blade Setting Jig from Carba-Tec (PSJ-01). Works fine. At first it took a little getting used to, as you have to ensure that the magnetic legs are seated properly and equal distance from the blade. Good lighting helps here. I also use the Planer Blade Hone (K-10-D) diamond coated for giving the blades a quick touch up.

If you look at my two threads on the ML392 you will see that one of them covers all the dicking around I did to get the rollers working so that I did not have to do chin-up on the timber to get it through. Waxing did make a BIG difference. At that time I just used a common candle for the wax.

Hope that this will help some.

Dan

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I have had problems with the timber stopping when it gets to the outfeed roller. This causes the serated infeed roller to do a 'burnout' on the timber. Only way to stop it is to push the timber FIRMLY as it gets to the roller. Any suggestions on adjusting the outfeed roller?


I am probably stating the obvious but sometimes we overlook the simple things when troubleshooting problems.

Eliminate bows in the timber - have you tried turning the timber over and does it still get hung up on the outfeed roller?
Is your infeed on a parallel path to the table - If the timber is hanging down on the infeed then it can hook up on the outfeed roller.
Is you dust extraction effective - If not shavings can quickly coat the infeed roller resulting in making the drive ineffective. Having used the ML392 I would put my money on this as I think the design can be inproved on the dust hood.

Hope this helps.

I bought a new set of blades from carbatec (Bayswater) today. They had a set on a machine whch had fallen off the shelf :eek: , so they guy took the blades out and sold them to me for $30. great deal i think. I must say, they had staff everywhere today, seemed very busy and I was asked several times if I needed help. I was impressed.

They have another tool auction on sat 9th April if anyone is interested.

Any bet there'll be a slightly shop soiled ML-392 going Cheep Cheep?

Originally Posted by bsrlee

Any bet there'll be a slightly shop soiled ML-392 going Cheep Cheep?

Thats how they normally go.