VN-42 Help

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PaulSF

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I'm working with a used VN-42, and need some help with a couple of adjustments. I'm not sure the first can be done, according to the manual. Basically, the fence seems a big off 90 degrees. I'd say it's at 91 degrees. Is it possible to make a slight angle adjustment on it, or will I have to get by with a shim?

The second problem I'm encountering is that when the horizontal clamp engages, it pushes the right leg of moulding out of level, so that the leg tilts forward ever so slightly. Consequently, I'm not getting nice level corners. Is there some adjustment I can make to the clamp to fix this?

By the way, I'm back to framing!! :thumbsup:
 
You've probably already done this, but check to make sure there isn't any dried glue or other schmutz on the clamp preventing the moulding from aligning properly. I scrape mine frequently with a matcutter blade. Same with the surface of the block where the nails come out. For the horizontal clamp issue, I sometimes find that pulling the clamp one hole back from its closest possible setting will relieve the excessive pressure when it engages.
:cool: Rick
 
My fences have adjustment knobs for miter angle and roll forward and back. You can loosen the hex head screw which holds the fence to the table and it is oblong drilled for minor angle adjustments.

Back the horizontal clamp off one hole as it will put less force which is causing rolling. Slight roll will sometimes close down with the verticle clamp. You can drop the plunger to see if it closes the top without nailing to check.

Welcome back to framing I'm sure you will fill us in as you get a chance.
 
I'm more familiar with the VN2 and the VN2+1 but sometimes you can just loosen the allen screws that hold the part and nudge the part a hair and re-tighten.
 
All good ideas which I can try tomorrow.

First thing I did when I started using the machine was take a razor blade to it, scraping all the dried glue off the surfaces. It was kind of a mess.

So the job really fell into my lap at the end of last year. I was talking to the owner, who's a good friend, and she was telling me she was going to have to find a new employee to replace someone who had left. I said "what about me?" I absolutely hated my old job, which was managing a patio furniture store, and as much as I hated that, I love this. Yesterday I framed a couple of small paintings that were worth $25,000 and $30,000 respectively. Lots of fine art, lots of closed corner frames. I made my first two closed corner frames last week. And it's in downtown SF, so I don't have to drive to work. I can take public transportation, which is putting an extra $200 back into my pocket every month. I really love the energy of being back downtown, rather than out in the 'burbs.
 
Right on! Good luck to you Paul.
"I try to get out, but they keep pulling me back in!"
 
I'm glad you have found a position that you love! I wish you well for a happy future there!
 
Being downtown in a big city can be a great advantage, especially if you market to businesses. Offering 1-day framing can provide a huge boost for such a location too.

Scraping the glue off of the fences, clamps and table is a daily chore for me. Also, sometimes removing the rabbet clamp entireley can help on some frames.
 
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