And one way how NOT to move a combi machine with a sliding table .....

[RogerS]

...is to remove the effing thing. They were told. It's a visit by a Felder engineer to re-align and also re-aligh the planer beds. I had a buyer lined up as well. I am right royally p****d off and going down the pub to get hammered. No pun intended.

 

[Mike]

Ouch! I hope the bill for the Felder tech will be passed to the movers.

When the SCM technician commissioned my slider after I assembled all of the pieces, he meticulously adjusted the sliding carriage and the rip fence rail to ensure the proper toe out for each. Aligning the sliding deck took about an hour on its own because any adjustment of one of the four attachment studs affected the alignment in every axis. He pointed out several areas that were set at the factory and should not be touched.

After about three hours, he was satisfied with the setup and made several cuts in a large sheet of 19mm MDF to verify the accuracy. Then he loosened every nut and bolt holding the sliding deck and rip fence rail to the chassis, including the "do not touch" hardware. I didn't know what he was doing until he handed me the wrenches and said "your turn." He patiently guided me through the commissioning process and I learned how to set up my saw.

Here is the best video (in my opinion) by David Best that goes into detail on setting up a Felder sliding deck.

Here is a link to David's references for Felder machines.

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[RogerS]

Good post, Mike. But the removal company can pay Felder to do it.

 

[JamesHow]

Good post, Mike. But the removal company can pay Felder to do it.

I'm surprised they offered to do it.
I would have flatly said no, bit like a grand piano...

 

[Mike]

Here's one way to NOT deliver a Minimax FS30 P/T (not mine).

 

[Pete Maddex]

I would not have accepted it.

Pete

 

[Steve Maskery]

When my Xcalibur arrived, it was on a lorry like that, but with no tail lift. I asked the driver how he planned to get it off. "We just drop it down", he said. It's quarter of a tonne plus packaging...

So it went back. The next day it arrived again, this time with a different driver, a tail lift and a pallet truck. The driver delivered it to the exact spot in my workshop and with a pleasant attitude. Such a difference.

S

 

[RogerS]

The driver who removed the sliding table couldn’t see what the problem was. “You just put it back” was his comment. Discovered my Festool guide rails are nowhere to be found and missing another three removal boxes.

I want 50% of our bill back.

 

[Lons]

................I want 50% of our bill back.

Too right.
I was shocked at the cost of your removal Roger and at the number of problems and mistakes by such a reputable company.

It's more than 45 years since I've used a professional removal company and you've hardened my resolve never to move house again. They'll have to take me out of here in a box.

 

[AndyP]

Too right.
I was shocked at the cost of your removal Roger and at the number of problems and mistakes by such a reputable company.

It's more than 45 years since I've used a professional removal company and you've hardened my resolve never to move house again. They'll have to take me out of here in a box.

And the poor soul has to do it all again in a few months time.

 

[Mike]

They'll have to take me out of here in a box.

Let's hope the removal company won't lose that box.

 

[Trevanion]

The driver who removed the sliding table couldn’t see what the problem was. “You just put it back” was his comment.

Just the simple task of moving a machine even without disassembly can knock it out of alignment, especially panel saws which usually need commissioning after being moved for truly accurate cuts.

 

[Dr.Al]

Just the simple task of moving a machine even without disassembly can knock it out of alignment, especially panel saws which usually need commissioning after being moved for truly accurate cuts.

I think I need that commissioning service for my right arm so that I can do accurate cuts with my hand saw!

 

[RogerS]

Week ending on a bit of a positive note. They've asked Felder to attend to sort it out. Did have a potential buyer lined up but they pulled out. Not because of the disassembly...

There is also the one wee issue that I was aware of before we came namely how can I demonstrate it to a potential buyer as I suspect the B rated MCB will drop out and the garage unit looks a bit old and so possibly no vintage MCB available. I can see me taking the front off the garage unit and jerry-rigging something. The cable from the house is a decent size. That only leaves the MCB in the house consumer unit.

I'm really dithering here, chaps. Could well end up coming with us. Maybe not such a bad idea. Just call me Dithery Daisy

 

[Cabinetman]

Well, I never thought I’d be asked to call you names Roger but here goes, you big Dithery Daisy!
Best of luck, Ian
Plus one for taking it with you.

 

[Lons]

Let's hope the removal company won't lose that box.

Too big and heavy Mike,

 

[Phil]

Sympathies Rog. (D D)
Moving at an 'elderly' age is already stressful enough without losing or breaking goods.

Reminds me when we moved the RAS to new house.
Stripped all the table and side bits.
Removed the motor, packed into a wooden trunk on wheels.
Once moved and settled, took a couple of hours to assemble and align the table and motor. This maintenance is required every couple of years.