Proxxon FET How long cuts can it handle? TEST

Proxxon FET How long cuts can it handle? TEST
The length of the guide rail is important for the length of cuts and the size of the workpieces that can be worked with.
I have chosen a guide rail length of 50 cm. and this gives a cutting length of up to 40 cm. The size of workpieces that can be processed should not exceed 40 x 50 x 2 cm. or 40 x 60 x 1.6 cm.
If you need to work with larger items, a guide rail of 100 cm can be used. give a cut length of 80 cm. and items up to 80 x 50 x 0.6 cm or 80 x 40 x 1.2 cm. When I do not recommend items over 1.2 cm. is it because of the weight that affects the forward motion.
I mostly use the Proxxon saw for items under 30 x 30 cm. but if you are working with larger pieces, you should consider making the side table larger.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Definitely pushing the FET to its limits. Thank you for showing that it can be done if the need arises. 👏👏👍😀

[@Harris-DIY]

Thank you for your comment

[@reinerk.7856]

You mentioned in your last Video, that your Extension is kind of a Prototype.
One could think about to extend it at the front, in order to geht more guidance for the long sledge?
In every Case: Great ideas which are valuable Upgrades for the FET 👍👍👍

[@Harris-DIY]

Thank you for your comment. I'm still experimenting and finding out what works best, but it should be possible.

[@bastian6173]

Interesting because this would allow one to build tables or work benches (with the limitation of 22mm thickness of course)
Nice job.
I'm sure Proxxon didn't expect this haha

[@Harris-DIY]

Thank you very much for your comment

[@tomt9543]

I recently purchased an FET, largely because of your videos, and I’m absolutely amazed by the thing! Since I personally don’t know anyone else that has one, I’m interested to know if you get a faint burnt wood smell when you use yours? Since I use a shop vac to capture the dust, I’m a little concerned with the possibility of a fire or explosion from hot fibers of wood. Your thoughts please? The saw was purchased less than a month ago and I liked it so much that I let Proxxon sell me the miter saw and drill press also! What is the proper name of, and dimensions, of the aluminum extrusion you’re using for the guide rail?

[@Harris-DIY]

Search the 2040 aluminum profile. Your saw may well burn the wood if it is sawed lengthwise, but then you can see burn marks on the wood. The problem occurs either because the work is too much for the saw or because you push it through the saw too slowly. If there are no burn marks on the wood, you should contact your Proxxon dealer. I don't know about the use of wax so I can't say about it if it could be the cause.

[@tomt9543]

@@Harris-DIY I’m sawing primarily 1/8” (3.175mm) basswood to make Kumiko strips. I don’t know if you have basswood in your country (Denmark?), but it’s a soft wood used by model makers. I occasionally see scorching in the bottom of the kerf, but usually not. I’d be curious to know if your 220 volt saw has a bit more power than the 120 volt version we have in the states. Thank you for your response!

[@Harris-DIY]

I have never used that wood but 3.75 mm. wood cannot be a problem for the saw. Try cleaning the saw and use it without using wax and if that doesn't help you should contact Proxxon. I don't know if 120 v can matter.

[@aantaug]

I'm trying to find out if this saw can rip 1/4" thick walnut board into .5 or 1.0 mm thick strips. I have a cheap table saw that fights and complains. Will this saw handle such a job?

[@Harris-DIY]

I did not saw walnut but 15 mm. it saws oak and other hard wood well, so I think it can do the job.

[@LQ-gaming]

if you are in need for a smoll table saw and you got an extra space in your back pocket !

[@Harris-DIY]

Thank you for your comment

[@aantaug]

It's for hobbyists, not carpenters,. So, yeah, it's small for a reason.