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Post by Keith on Mar 24, 2008 14:27:12 GMT
Nick, the Basic Hammer models have a square section aluminium rail; the "Winner" and "Comfort" models have a round anodised aluminium bar.
Unfortunately, no longer anything like rail in your pictures.
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Post by nickw on Mar 24, 2008 15:03:56 GMT
Well that's NBG.
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Post by modernist on Mar 24, 2008 17:15:53 GMT
The rip fence is particularly poor and I couldn't see a way of easily replacing it at it sits on what looks like an ally tube. Think yourself lucky; I have the previous version with the alloy bracket on alloy profile - useless; this is on a C3-41 Universal. Even on yours I bet you found the PU wheel on the fine adjuster stopped working after 5 mins. I have one on a Hammer panel saw. I think Hammer spoil what is basically a fine machine with some unecessarily cheap fittings, also the moulder fence. It's not really a matter of cost it is thought and design. They probably do it deliberately to maintain the "elevation" of the Felder brand. Anyone found and easy way of keeping the half round washers in place while fitting the sliding table? Brian |
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Post by engineerone on Mar 24, 2008 17:35:56 GMT
brian, not done it in this case, but two tricks from elsewhere either use one of the loctites, like 601, or if not available, then some clear nail varnish will give you temporary stickage what about trying a robland??? paul  |
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Post by Keith on Mar 24, 2008 17:50:08 GMT
Brian I don't have the Hammer, I went to look at one last week because I am stuck for space and thought a combi machine was an option. In the end I've decided against a combi, I don't think I could cope with swapping over from saw to spindle and back all the time. Perhaps if I was more organised  |
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Post by modernist on Mar 24, 2008 22:01:42 GMT
brian, not done it in this case, but two tricks from elsewhere either use one of the loctites, like 601, or if not available, then some clear nail varnish will give you temporary stickage what about trying a robland??? paul It was a K260 that I sold for the Hammer  to be fair I bought the 260 2nd hand and it gave me 20 years solid service but the saw rise and fall drove me mad  |
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Post by sainty on Mar 24, 2008 22:03:56 GMT
Ok, i've been scratching around on the bay. Anyone have any opinions on this? rgds Sainty |
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Post by modernist on Mar 24, 2008 22:05:50 GMT
Brian I don't have the Hammer, I went to look at one last week because I am stuck for space and thought a combi machine was an option. In the end I've decided against a combi, I don't think I could cope with swapping over from saw to spindle and back all the time. Perhaps if I was more organised Your right; it's always going to be a pain. It's bangs per buck though and I could not justify the extra for separates. If I were professional it would have been different. Brian |
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Post by modernist on Mar 24, 2008 22:08:23 GMT
Ok, i've been scratching around on the bay. Anyone have any opinions on this? rgds Sainty Nice machine and half the price of my Hammer |
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Post by sainty on Mar 28, 2008 7:33:21 GMT
I'm still on the hunt, Anyone got any opinions on thisAll I can find out is that they are Spanish. Looks like a good bit of kit, but they all do on ebay!!! Cheers Sainty |
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Post by jonnyd on Mar 28, 2008 8:56:54 GMT
Hi I have a similar model saw about the same age as the ebay one. I have been very happy with it. Its Not quite an Altendorf but is well made and robust with solid tables and plenty of power and keeps its settings well.
Jon
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Post by sainty on Mar 28, 2008 21:24:20 GMT
cheers jonny.
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Post by nickw on Mar 29, 2008 13:26:39 GMT
Keith,
I have just got Felder/Hammer's latest flyer through the post and they have a 10th anniversary version of the B3 winner comfort (half combi) with the heavyweight fence and guide rail, so it might be worth having a look maybe?
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Post by Keith on Mar 30, 2008 8:55:54 GMT
Thanks Nick, I'll have a look on the web site. I had ruled the Felder/Hammers out but now I've had a look round at some of the opposition I'm not so sure. Frustratingly there does not seem to be anywhere in the midlands where you can see any compact panel saws in the flesh. I went down to Tewsbury saw co on Friday and it was a complete waste of a day |
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Post by andy on Mar 30, 2008 9:02:03 GMT
Keith Give these a ring Conway Saw & Supply Co.Ltd New Swan Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 0NS Tel: 0121 553 5461 deal in new and second hand edit just remembered they have a webb site  www.conwaysaw.co.uk/ |
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Post by Keith on Mar 30, 2008 11:24:40 GMT
Thanks Andy I'll give then a ring tomorrow
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