Digital read out for thicknesser

[fraser]

Could any one recommend a digital read out product please.
Is for a planer thicknesser
Thanks

 

[Doug B]

Bob 9 fingers knows of a good one, if he dare mention it.

I`m sure he`ll be along soon.

 

[colinc]

Hi,

I fitted a Wixey WR510 to my Scheppach HMS260 planer/thicknesser at home: http://www.wixey.com/planer/index.html it needed a bit of adaption to fit as it is designed for portable thicknessers.

Subsequently they brought out the remote readout version which I installed on the Axminster AW106 machine I use at the Comet workshop: http://www.wixey.com/remote-planer/index.html

Both are very useful, somehow I actually prefer the setup on the Scheppach because the setup/calibration is simpler. A company called Machine DRO stock them in the UK http://www.machine-dro.co.uk

I wouldn't want to be without mine now. I usually find myself machining quite a range of sections for a particular job (mainly aircraft wood rather than furniture these days) and they transform the speed at which you can get exactly the size you want and it's great just being able to dial in the thickness you need and get accuracy to a few thou.

regards,

Colin

 

[fraser]

Thanks very much Colin, I will check them out
What actually is involved in fitting one to a machine?

 

[Woody Alan]

Hi Colin I too would be interested in some pics of how you fitted it as I am looking to do the same.

Alan

 

[colinc]

Thanks very much Colin, I will check them out
What actually is involved in fitting one to a machine?

what machine do you have?

 

[fraser]

A Sedgwick pt255

 

[Stormer1940]

I'm very much interested in this topic as from day one I have wanted a digital read out but wasn't sure if it was going to be a mare fitting one to a Startrite 310 SDX

 

[woodshavings]

I have just fitted a Wixey WR510 to my Axminster PT 106. Very easy and works a treat.

 

[marcros]

did you import it or buy over here?

 

[woodshavings]

I bought it from the importer in the Uk. Delivery was a couple of days.
It cost about £85 inc postage
John

 

[woodshavings]

Update!
Just checked at home..price was £69.35 inc postage from Allendale Electronics:
John

 

[Stormer1940]

Thanks WoodShavings.... I see you are in Alton, I'm just down the road from you in Farnham..

 

[fraser]

Anyone got wip photos how to fit please?

 

[promhandicam]

I've got a wixey one on my startrite SD320 and it was easy to fit. I can take some photos tomorrow if you'd like. There was also an article in one of the ww mags not that long ago on fitting one - I'll see if I can find it.

Steve

 

[promhandicam]

F&C Issue 184 shows how a wixey 550 is fitted to a Startrite FS32 - this is where I bought mine from : http://www.machine-dro.co.uk/wixey-remote-planer-readout-with-fractions-300mm-12-.html

 

[woodshavings]

I only have these pics of it fitted. The sensor is fixed on the out feed side, held by self tapping screws in the case. The readout is mounted convenient for reading by the adjustment handle.

Stormer - you are welcome to come over to have look, PM me.

John

 

[colinc]

That's virtually identical to the setup I have. I'll try and get some shots of the original one on the Scheppach over the weekrnd.

Colin