Unfortunately this means that this fence https://micromark.com/products/accuriser-ii?keyword=saw fence is not necessarily fits directly on genuine Proxxon FET unless proven otherwise. Actually I believe it will not fit on Proxxon saw. The Proxxon does not have a feature to secure the farther end of a fence to the saw body.
By the way. Guys. This micro-mark model looks exactly as Proxxon FET but had a ripping fence with no seeming problems as Proxxon saw has. Fence looks simple and reliable. Does anyone owns this model? Could they share their opinions about this model. If I did not own a Proxxon FET I would probably took a risk buying this saw. Today it is also much less expensive to Proxxon.
Do not forget the Proxxon FET and this model of micro-mark saw they have tilting saw feature which Byrnes do not have.
Yeah, yeah, I know Byrnes has some expensive attachment to do tilted cuts.
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You are getting mixed up, the Micro Mart saw doesnt look like the Proxxon FET, The Micro Mark saw has a different fence and also it has a variable speed control, the previous Proxxon model looked exactly like the Micro Mark one, thats why I said if you are going to get the Micro Mark saw get that fence to go with it,
best regards John.
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I got this, it is the FSK from Proxxon. I bought it second hand a long time ago, without fence. I ordered a new fence and got the upgraded version like the micro-mark. It works good. When setting up the fence you need to check if it is parallel to the sawblade. I did this by making markings on the table where I always can measure on 2 points. After that it is easy to setup.
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It is the onder model of Proxxon the FSK, not the FET. 2 different machines. The FET got already micro adjustments.
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During my life to date, I have owned four table saws; three full sized machines and a Byrnes saw. I currently have a Delta 10” contractors saw and my Byrnes Saw. Here is the criteria that I would use to evaluate a saw:
Power! You can’t have enough. This is particularly important for the small model makers saws as many of the blades do not have set. Power is necessary to avoid stalling. The Byrnes Saw is driven by a 1/3 hp motor directly plugged into a 110v or 220v main.
Bearings: sealed roller bearings= longevity.
Precision: the spindle must be dead square to the crosscut groove and fence. The fence should be clamped at both front and back and must be capable of alignment.
That’s it! These are really simple machines.
Features that I don’t want:
Angle cutting. This requires that the either the table or arbor move. This just adds another degree of freedom that can affect precision.
Variable speed. Adds unnecessary complexity and possibly reduces power.
Jim Byrnes genius was to produce a miniature simple, powerful, high precision tool. No one else offers one that comes close.
Roger
Power! You can’t have enough. This is particularly important for the small model makers saws as many of the blades do not have set. Power is necessary to avoid stalling. The Byrnes Saw is driven by a 1/3 hp motor directly plugged into a 110v or 220v main.
Bearings: sealed roller bearings= longevity.
Precision: the spindle must be dead square to the crosscut groove and fence. The fence should be clamped at both front and back and must be capable of alignment.
That’s it! These are really simple machines.
Features that I don’t want:
Angle cutting. This requires that the either the table or arbor move. This just adds another degree of freedom that can affect precision.
Variable speed. Adds unnecessary complexity and possibly reduces power.
Jim Byrnes genius was to produce a miniature simple, powerful, high precision tool. No one else offers one that comes close.
Roger
I have a Microlux saw from MicroMark. It works well for my needs. I have to take extra care to align the fence for accurate cutting but once done cuts well. I have cut a batch of planking at 1/4 x 1/16 and they all were accurate. For my modest needs (I am primarily a kit basher) the Microlux works fine.
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Not being critical of any of the suggestions here, but great models in the past, and in museums, were made before power saws.
A fine tenon saw or gents saw will give good results, followed by surfacing with a sharp and fine set block plane.
Of course, it may take longer, and certainly demands some skill, but gives great satisfaction - also, it may take longer, and this is often what the builder wants too.
Just say - Getting in the zone for a couple of hours is good for your health -
A fine tenon saw or gents saw will give good results, followed by surfacing with a sharp and fine set block plane.
Of course, it may take longer, and certainly demands some skill, but gives great satisfaction - also, it may take longer, and this is often what the builder wants too.
Just say - Getting in the zone for a couple of hours is good for your health -
