Projets:Perso:2018:KAPEX KS120 DadoCutFunctionEnhancement - Revision history

Eric at 08:53, 10 May 2021

2021-05-10T08:53:38Z

Eric at 08:49, 10 May 2021

2021-05-10T08:49:00Z

Eric: /* How to ? */

2019-12-01T10:39:04Z

‎How to ?

Eric: /* How to ? */

2019-12-01T10:34:44Z

‎How to ?

Eric at 18:21, 25 November 2019

2019-11-25T18:21:40Z

Eric at 18:20, 25 November 2019

2019-11-25T18:20:59Z

Eric at 18:14, 25 November 2019

2019-11-25T18:14:20Z

Eric at 09:09, 12 September 2018

2018-09-12T09:09:54Z

Eric: /* Mounting hint */

2018-09-07T14:48:54Z

‎Mounting hint

Eric: /* How to ? */

2018-09-07T14:46:54Z

‎How to ?

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−		+	The total lenght of the new custom lever should not exceed 11,5 cm, as shown in the picture above.
−	Use an angle grinder to create the flats on the opposite side of the ~~rod~~.	+
		+	Use an angle grinder to create the two flats on the opposite side of the thread.

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 =User's manuals=
-The cutting depth limit lever is referenced at position "1.4" on page 4 of the [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=2ahUKEwj4ycjQi_TcAhVInRoKHQw1DRAQFjABegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.festoolusa.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Ftts%2Ffestool%2Ffestool-usa%2Fdownloads%2Fmanuals%2F472068_005_ks_120_usa.pdf PDF user manual.]
+The cutting depth limit lever is referenced at position "1.4" on page 4 of the [https://www.festoolusa.com/-/media/tts/fcp/festool-usa/downloads/manuals/472068_005_ks_120_usa.pdf#page=4 PDF user manual.]
-The cutting depth limit lever is referenced at position "U" on page 7 of this [https://service.festoolusa.com/media/pdf/Kapex-KS120-Supplemental-Manual.pdf very nice official Kapex KS120 supplemental user's manual.]
+The cutting depth limit lever is referenced at position "U" on page 7 of this [https://www.manualsdir.com/manuals/103754/festool-kapex-ks-120.html?page=7&original=1 very nice official Kapex KS120 supplemental user's manual.]
 =Enhancement=

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	On your custom made lever, use a small chisel to break the thread at 3 or 4 locations in order to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original Festool part).		On your custom made lever, use a small chisel to break the thread at 3 or 4 locations in order to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original Festool part).

−	[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50417.JPG\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm]]	+	[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50417.JPG\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm. The broken thread is visible just at the right side of the barrel nut]]

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 ==How to ?==
 To unmount the existing 1.4 lever, remove the mains cable strain relief and the machine back panel/plate.
 [[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50412 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|The cutting depth limiter lever is easy to replace]]

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−	On a lathe, ~~mac hinea~~ [https://www.rcm-machines.com/fr/c45k-poli-/acier-c45k-rectifi-h6-rond-poli--6-mm-x-300-mm/rcstp06 6 mm silver steel rod] or similar to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.	+	On a lathe, process a [https://www.rcm-machines.com/fr/c45k-poli-/acier-c45k-rectifi-h6-rond-poli--6-mm-x-300-mm/rcstp06 6 mm silver steel rod] or similar to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.

	[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers]]		[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers]]

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−	On a lathe, ~~process a~~ [https://www.rc-machines.com/en/~~materials/silver~~-~~steel~~/~~silversteel/silver~~-~~steel~~-o-6-mm-~~length~~-~~330~~-mm~~?action_ms=1~~ 6 mm silver steel rod] to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.	+	On a lathe, mac hinea [https://www.rcm-machines.com/fr/c45k-poli-/acier-c45k-rectifi-h6-rond-poli--6-mm-x-300-mm/rcstp06 6 mm silver steel rod] or similar to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.

	[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers]]		[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers]]

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-Mount the barrel nut on the threaded side of lever
+Mount the barrel nut on the threaded side of your custom made lever
-As you can observe on the original lever, the lowest possible position of the barrel nut is 12 mm.
+As you can observe on the original part, the lowest possible position of the barrel nut is 12 mm.
-Use a small chisel to break the thread on 3 or 4 locations on your custom made lever to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original  Festool part).
+On your custom made lever, use a small chisel to break the thread at 3 or 4 locations in order to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original Festool part).
 [[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50417.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm]]
-Check if the custom made lever has enough room to move near the motor enclosure.
+Once mounted in your miter saw, check if your custom made lever has enough room to move near the motor enclosure.
 [[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50420.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Take care of the motor enclosure]]
 ==Mounting hints==
 Keep a look on the tall miter latch parts to be sure they are in their correct position.
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 [[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50435.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Great! We now have more than twice the span of the unmodified machine]]
-=Last hints/limitations=
+=Other hints and limitations=
 ==Barrel nut==
 You may use the M6  x 1 barrel nut from the existing lever assembly or buy a [https://www.fastenright.com/general-fixings/cross-dowel-barrel-nut/ff04 new part]
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 ==The height adjustment lever has now 3 positions==
 For adjustement limit above 50 mm, the 1.4 lever has to be set into an intermediate position.

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 To unmount the existing 1.4 lever, remove the mains cable strain relief and the machine back panel/plate.
-[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50412 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|The height adjustement lever is easy to replace]]
+[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50412 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|The cutting depth limiter lever is easy to replace]]
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 On a lathe, process a [https://www.rc-machines.com/en/materials/silver-steel/silversteel/silver-steel-o-6-mm-length-330-mm?action_ms=1 6 mm silver steel rod] to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.
-[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|Original and custom made height adjustement lever]]
+[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers]]
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 Keep a look on the tall miter latch parts to be sure they are in their correct position.
-[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50421.JPG|800px|thumb|center|]]
+[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50421.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Tall miter latch parts mounting]]
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 With this modding, we now obtain a gorgeous adjustement span from 0 to 93 mm.
 The dado cut feature of the Kapex becomes now far more versatile.
-[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50435.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Great! More than twice the span of the unmodified machine]]
+[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50435.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Great! We now have more than twice the span of the unmodified machine]]
 =Last hints/limitations=

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:46, 7 September 2018
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−	On a lathe, process a [https://www.rc-machines.com/en/materials/silver-steel/silversteel/silver-steel-o-6-mm-length-330-mm?action_ms=1 6 mm silver steel rod] to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match ~~exactely~~ with the original part.	+	On a lathe, process a [https://www.rc-machines.com/en/materials/silver-steel/silversteel/silver-steel-o-6-mm-length-330-mm?action_ms=1 6 mm silver steel rod] to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.

	[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Original and custom made height adjustement lever]]		[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Original and custom made height adjustement lever]]