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Thread: Anyone use the widget works pressure foot?

  1. #1
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    Default Anyone use the widget works pressure foot?

    2 part question

    1. Does it work well with large v carve pieces?

    2. Can I rig my rig my dust collection hose to it?

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    Don't think you can use the dust collector, but it's excellent. I've cut a lot of .25 inch HDPE in really small dimensions that I couldn't believe worked out so well.

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    I rigged mine but it is not the standard one. I don't use the foot much anymore I have worked out who to do it without. different bits and such it is easier. but sometimes it is needed.

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    I've used mine a couple of times. It works ok. Biggest problem is that particles can collect under the pressure foot and this can scratch the surface of your material. Happened a lot with Dibond. Had to come up with another hold method method after all the scratching.
    Don
    Diamond Lake Custom Woodworks, LLC
    www.dlwoodworks.com
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    When I use mine I aim an air nozzle at the inside to keep from scratching my dibond.

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