Spacer shoe for MFK700

[Crazyraceguy]

Hey [member=60461]Bob D.[/member] I have an idea that you may be able to resolve with 3D printing.
It may not be a huge volume thing, but you never know...
I would like to see a simple spacer/shim type of thing, similar to the "table extender" for the OF1400. It would slide onto the horizontal base of the MFK700 and hopefully snap in some way (self-hold w/o adhesive)
This would allow for taking a preliminary cut on the first pass, then remove it and cut again. This way you could have your perfectly flush adjustment un-changed but still take off more material.
As you may know, the clearance of the off-set is pretty minimal. If you need to trim off more than 1/4" the baseplate will not allow it (or it won't sit flat at least) The dust collection shroud also contributes to this. If you could slip on a simple spacer, the cut could be made in two passes.
This might be a "me only" problem? but maybe someone else has seen the issue too? and just didn't try to resolve it.

 

[afish]

I have had this issue too. I taped a strip of laminate down for the base to ride on but it would depend on how much you have to trim.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Nice idea. Maybe two or three of different thicknesses.

 

[Bob D.]

Thanks for the idea. I will get to work on it.

I believe I understand what it is you want.

Doesn't sound too difficult and I like challenges such as this.

You're referring to the 500590 Edge Trimming Base correct?

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Thanks for the idea. I will get to work on it.

I believe I understand what it is you want.

Doesn't sound too difficult and I like challenges such as this.

You're referring to the 500590 Edge Trimming Base correct?

No, the horizontal base. Either the 1 1/2 degree or Zero degree, the reference/contact portion is the same on both.
When you set this to flush trim, like a lipping planer, the clearance is very small. If the edging overhangs too much, the base will not sit flat on the surface. A spacer would raise the whole unit up taking a first pass that is not flush yet, but not disrupting the adjustment. Then pop it off and go again.

Nice idea. Maybe two or three of different thicknesses.

Yes, the idea of multiple thicknesses is good, but I was trying to be conservative...lol
The other concern there is the follower wheel, you can only space up so far, before the contact point becomes an issue too. (or you would need to space it up too)

 

[Francis_Beland]

I'm not sure I understand what you want. Do you want your spacer where it's circled under the plate?

 

[Crazyraceguy]

[member=39736]Francis_Beland[/member]  Yes, exactly.

 

[Francis_Beland]

[member=58857]Crazyraceguy[/member] Something like that? Size is not good since I don't have one to measure but with the good measurement, I think that it could work.