power stock feeder

Peter wrote:
> I have small production shop.

I'm jealous. I slap computers for a living. ;-)

-- Mark

I have used one to rip 3/4" yellow pine in 1/8" strips. The feeder
does hold the wood tight against the fence. We set it up with a little
twist that pushes the the wood against the fence. If you are doing a
lot of ripping it takes the job from highly skilled labor and much
fatigue to less skill required and less operator tension. Most have a
few feed speeds to match the wood to the saw's power and your own
speed. I personally used the feeder in a shop where it was already set
up so I cannot comment on brands. I cannot even comment on that brand
as I had that job 15 years ago.


[email protected] (Peter) wrote:

>Can anyone give me advice on stock feeders. I have small production
>shop. I have just ripped 3864 feet of red cedar by hand. This is only
>first order of many. I thought a power stock feeder would be the way
>to go. Do they work well in keeping the stock tight up against the
>fence. Any draw backs to them. All advice is appreciated. BTW My saw
>is a 3 Hp
>
>Thanks
>
>Peter

Yes they work. No production shop should be without them.

If you have an aftermarket fence you'll want to secure it at
the outfeed end.

UA100