| Does the WR510 Planer Readout mount the same way as the WR500? |
| Yes, both models mount the same way to the same machines. The WR510 has some improved hardware and instructions to make it easier to mount on many planers. |
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| Can I Upgrade my WR500 Planer Readout to use the same angled display as the WR510? |
| Yes, an upgrade kit is available. |
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| Many of the photos in our “Will It Fit My?” section show a readout that looks different than the WR510. Why is that? |
| The WR510 replaces our older Model WR500. Many of the photos still show the WR500, however the WR510 will mount and function the same way |
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| What type of batteries do these readouts use? |
| The WR510 Planer Readout uses a CR2032 calculator battery. |
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How Long does the battery last if I turn off the readout?
How long does the battery last? |
| The battery life should be 6 months or more. Because the readout always maintains the calibration even when it is turned off, it is actually reading all the time. Turning it off only turns off the display so the unit is still using about half the power. If the Planer Readout is left off continually the battery should last almost 1 year. |
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| Will the WR510 Planer Digital Readout fit on a planer with 8" - 12" of travel? |
| No. The WR510 has a travel of just a little more than 6". |
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Will the WR510 fit on drum or wide belt sanders where the table moves up and down instead of the sanding head?
Will the WR510 Planer Readout fit on larger planers where the table moves up and down instead of the cutterhead? |
| Yes, but this is not as straight forward of a mounting as with the more common portable planers where the cutterhead moves up and down, however, it can be done. There are 2 approaches: |
- If you attach a piece of angle iron to the side of your table and attach the frame of the Planer Readout to that angle, then the whole scale unit moves up and down with the table. Now all you have to do is fix the readout to the upper part of the machine and the readout remains stationary. You would need to cut and drill the angle iron and make a mounting bracket from some sheet metal. (See Jet Planer Molder pictures in the "Will It Fit My?")
- You can attach the frame of the Planer Readout to the side of your machine that is stationary and the readout to the moving table. You may have to fabricate your own mounting brackets. The only problem with this mounting arrangement is that the readout will be reading negative (although accurate numbers) To calibrate the readout easily you will need to leave access to the bottom of the scale and the flat contact surface of the frame. (see Delta sander photos in "Will It Fit My?")
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| Will the WR510 Planer Readout fit on larger planers where the cutterhead moves up and down similar to portable planers? |
| Yes, but this is not as straight forward of a mounting as with the more common portable planers. You will have to get creative and fabricate a few mounting brackets. (see Delta and General photos in the "Will It Fit My?") |
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| Will the WR510 Planer Readout fit on Performax Sanders? |
| Yes, but this is not as straight forward of a mounting as with the more common portable planers. You will have to get creative and fabricate a few mounting brackets. (see Performax photos in the "Will It Fit My?") |
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| Can I mount this on the left side of the machine instead of the right as it shows in the instructions? |
| Yes, but you may need to make your own mounting brackets or modify the ones that come with the kit when mounting it on portable planers. When mounting on other machines it may actually mount easier on the left than the right, but again you will need to fabricate some mounting brackets. |
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| How does it read? |
| All of our readouts use what's called capacitive measuring technology. This is the exact same system that is used in almost all digital calipers that have been on the market for at least 20 years. There is a circuit board on the scale part of the device that has a repeating pattern etched on it. The readout portion has another circuit board with a similar pattern and the rest of the electronics. As the 2 patterns pass over each other there is an electronic signal generated that is converted to distance. The only moving part is the circuit board of the readout passing over the circuit board on the scale. There is no electrical connection between the 2 circuits boards and they do not even touch each other. There are no other mechanical moving parts. This makes the device very reliable and resistant to problems caused by dust. |
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| Why aren't the fractions displayed all the time? |
| The fractions work in a unique but highly accurate manner. The fractions will only display when the decimal reading is within + or - .002" of the fractions decimal equivalent. For example, if the display is reading .740" it will not display the 3/4" ( .750" equivalent) until after the readout passes .745". Internally the readout is actually measuring in .001" increments so that the 3/4" does not turn on until .748" and turns off again at .752" This gives your fraction readings a very high level of accuracy. |
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| I calibrated my WR510 Planer Readout but when I check the dimensions of the board with calipers the readings don't match. What can I do? |
There are a few things to watch when calibrating that can get you closer. First make sure that when you place the piece of wood under the scale that it is sitting level and flat on the flat contact surface of the frame. If the wood is tilted one way or the other it wont be measuring accurately. Also make sure there are no wood chips in the way.
Second, planers can tend to "snipe" the end of the board. This means the first several inches on either end of the board may be thinner than the rest of the board anywhere from .001" to .010". When you place the wood under the scale, make sure you use a portion of the board away from either end. This can be the most common cause of readings not matching. When you double check the calibration using calipers you have to measure the board exactly in the same spot that you place under the scale. |
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