CMS cutting with longitudinal fence

[venk67]

To those who own a CMS I have a question about rip cuts that are wider than 170 mm.

The scale to the right of the blade stops about 160 mm on my CMS unit.

Without the table widener, how does one make wider longitudinal cuts safely using the CMS?

I do have the sliding table but not the table extender that would support wide pieces to the right of the blade.

 

[Nigel]

You can make wider rips by using the standard mitre fence on the sliding table or to the left side of the blade .

To use the long rip fence I can't see any other option than the side table extension.

 

[venk67]

Thank you.

I had rotated the standard mitre fence, but was not sure it was safe to cut that side of the blade, fortunately the pieces I need for the Toylander will have relatively small pieces to the right of the blade so the CMS will provide adequate support.

But for future projects I will need the widener, thanks for your very helpful reply

Toylander is coming along:

Venk

 

[Nigel]

You're welcome Venk.

Looks like a cool project.I used to have a series 3 Landrover.It was bullet proof. Wish I still had it....

I doubt I'd have the patience to make the Toylander  [unsure]

 

[venk67]

Truth is, the Toylander project is probably easy for someone with more skill and experience than me.

I did want my son to have a Land Rover, as I had worked in the midlands in the 90's and really loved seeing lots of Landrovers in the heart of England.

So after searching for a battery powered Landrover, i came across the "Toylander" web site.  It said anyone who is competent at DIY could complete the kit in 300-350 hrs"

Having bought the kit from Real Life Toys, I realised I needed some tools

I walked into a store ( will remain nameless) and next thing I know I have a garage full of systainers.  Learning the tools along the way has been challenging, Just can't wait for the day my son gets to test drive it!!

Made the simulated door handle today

Venk

 

[Nigel]

Nice work on the door handle. Looks just like the real thing-and the fuel cap.

Keep us posted please Venk. I'm sure there others interested in seeing the Toylander progress.

 

[Bainiet]

The standard CMS is small due to the portability requirements. If you need to make wider cuts you can either add a table widener or use a MFT/3. Both the CMS and the MFT/3 have the same height. Even if your garage isn't that level you can raise the CMS a bit and use the MFT/3 on the side you want. A table widener can only be used in combination with the CMS but the MFT/3 is Multi Functional Table. I cut large ply sheets down into more comfortable sizes while they rest on both the CMS and the MFT/3, add one of the filled systainers for holding force, TS75 on the guide rail and rock 

That Toylander looks great!  Will it be electrical or just pedal power?

 

[venk67]

Two 12 volt batteries, and a speed controller, Have to go buy the gelcells later this week

Getting close to finishing (painting) the body.  Decided to go with the Landrover marine blue for a classic look, so many toylanders are green [big grin]

Thanks for the tip with the MFT on the side of my CMS, but I beleive the longitudinal fence would not work with the MFT for wider cuts, or is there another way to do that?

V