| Review by Tony | posted 237 days ago | 368 views | 0 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
- Wixey Digital Readout For Portable Planers
- Brand: Wixey | Category: Measuring Tools
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The original review of this item was about 9 months ago http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Tikka/blog/1195. You should read the blog if you want to know how I mounted this to the DC-380
Well my planer is portable it is on wheels it the Delta DC-380. I know this device was not primarily designed to be used with this larger machine, well I was up for the challenge and if it did not work, then I had another use for the readout (see the end of the blog)
In summary – I think that this will be a valuable addition to my DC-380 and will make for accurate stock preparation and faster production. Excellent value for your buck.
So after the initial use of the tool, I would have to say I am very happy with it, and it was well worth the effort and money installing it on my planer.
PS – the MDF and Hot glue are still working fine!
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7 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 237 days ago
I have one of these and It works great!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Bob #2
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posted 236 days ago
The only drawback I find with mine is that the digital readout is hard to read with it’s position so low on the frame of the planer. It would be nice to have a unit with a differnt placement of the readout.
Works fine, it just crawling around on my knees that’s a bit bitchy.
Cheers
Bob
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GaryK
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posted 236 days ago
Bob – They have an upgrade for $20 that has an angled face so you can read it standing up.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Bob #2
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posted 236 days ago
Thanks Gary. I will pick one up soon.
|Bob
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Tony
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posted 236 days ago
Now that upgrade could be a winner,
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GaryK
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posted 232 days ago
Here is the upgrade.
WR5001 Planer Readout Upgrade/Replacement
$19.99 including shipping. I got mine today and works great.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
motthunter
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posted 137 days ago
I need to install mine. The instructions are not wonderful but I will figure it out.
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