Will’sMods Part 2
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Will came up with some neat mods for the WEPS. From my perspective they are valuable because they make adjusting angles easier and faster for my arthritic hands, but in truth for any hands.
In the first part I illustrated the over-sized adjusting handles/screws that make locking in the angle a breeze. They work beautifully. There is however one drawback in having them and that is that the black-handled hex driver for tightening the vise screws is very awkward to get in and out of its slot because of the large metal levers that you see for locking down the angle are in the way…awkward enough that I now have found somewhere else to keep it.
On to the micro-adjuster. This is also easier to work with because of the unique screws Will uses to do the work. Once again, very neat mod. Take a look at the whole assembly on the right hand side.
You can see the configuration of the micro-adjuster changes with the addition of the larger knurled adjuster that fits into the end of the block. Set screws are provided for the front and the back. These are tightened then backed off a quarter turn…they provide enough grip on the initial setting until it can be locked down with the large knurled knob.
You can see the back set screw in place and as well one Will provided for the angle setter for the same reason i.e.to hold the chosen angle steady while you get around to locking it in. Are there any cons for this mod…not really unless you don’t like the change in the symmetry of the WEPS.
OK, two down and one to go. I will do the thin blade support so you can see how it fits on and then go over the Pros and Cons of the mods from my perspective.You may have other observations to add to what I have said, please add your thoughts.
Leo
Installed Will’s mods today. Very easy and quick process. I did spend the time to flip the angle bar as Eamon McGowan did, and it makes for a very smooth angle setting process; although the slack adapters included in the mod kit weren’t as effective in this configuration. With the secure lockdowns provided by the mods the indentations are no longer a requirement. I did do something that I hope I don’t regret later… dabbed a tiny amount of super glue on the tips of the micro adjusters and they seem very secure now. I believe that I could get them out if it ever became necessary.
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