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Thread: Mitre fence for Hammer N4400
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18th September 2008, 04:57 PM #1
Mitre fence for Hammer N4400
The N4400 does not come with a mitre fence. Actually I was not aware of this when I bought mine. It is an optional accessory.
I like to use a mitre fence for short crosscuts in joinery, so I want get one.
The local agent does not have a mitre fence in stock and he was not sure of the cost.
Who has one and (1) what do you think of it (2) what is the width of the runner/track, (3) what did it cost, and (4) any recommendations on substitutes?
Regards from Perth
Derek
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18th September 2008, 06:39 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi Derek,
I work without one.
From memory, they're not cheap.
The slot in mine's 15mm wide, I just measured it. If you want to seriously consider an alternative, let me know and I'll run a vernier across it and also get depth - looked to be 5mm but that's a guess.
Cheers,
eddie
Edit: Look here:
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18th September 2008, 07:30 PM #3
Hi Eddie
Thanks for that info. Yes, it would be a help for accurate dimensions of the slot (width and depth). That will give me a chance to make one up on the weekend (as my saw only arrives on Monday).
Regards from Perth
Derek
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18th September 2008, 10:10 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi Derek,
15mm by 3.5mm.
Situated on the RHS of the blade. Distance from the centreline of the blade to the LH edge of the slot is approx 93mm. ie: I'd guess that the original design was 100mm from the centreline of the blade to the centreline of the mitre guide slot.
The thing'll arrive with a European plug - You'll need an electrician to wire it to a female plug so that you can run it off an extension cord. If you've got the 'lecco in to wire in a 15A plug, get him to buy/bring a heavy duty two core & earth cable as well, to make up a decent 15A extension lead.
Cheers,
eddie
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19th September 2008, 09:50 AM #5
Never ever put a female plug/socket on an appliance of any type. This means you need a male plug to supply power which means live exposed pins. Very dangerous.
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19th September 2008, 02:34 PM #6zelk
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Hi Derek,
I got the impression from the distributors that the mitre fence is not substantial or worth it.
Zelk
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19th September 2008, 07:55 PM #7
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19th September 2008, 09:00 PM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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Typing without thinking, Mat/
Change that to: "Make up a converter tail."
The safe option. Need a male 15A plug connected to the Euro female. The female plugs onto the machine.
I think this makes sense now - I'm tired, and the Warriors are up 6-zip, 14:43 seconds into the first half.
Cheers,
eddie
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24th September 2008, 11:03 AM #9
If you end up locating a decent substitute one, let me know (cause I have the same issue). I know some of the guys have said they work without one, but I have found various times when I certainly would have found it handy to have one. From what I recall when I bought my N4400, the general thought was that the Felder supplied one was nothing special and not worth the money (even though the saw itself is awesome!)
I have been contemplating locating an alternative ever since, but haven't as yet.
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25th September 2008, 10:00 AM #10
It wouldn't be too hard to modify a standard mitre jig. Just find a suitable sized bar from a steel supplier, perhaps it might need some milling and attach the mitre head.
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6th October 2008, 02:51 AM #11
Today I made a mitre fence. I used an old gauge head from a tablesaw, and for the steel runner I cannabalised a broken, cheap Chinese F-clamp. The bar was almost a perfect fit. A couple of swipes over the belt sander and it was ready for drilling and tapping holes.
I also added a set of wheels as the bandsaw needs to be moved around. With these on, it is still rock solid.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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