Auto-Cut, The first feeder designed for personal table saws.
In the United States alone, there are an average of 10 amputations every day resulting from table saw accidents.We all have only two hands, ten fingers! In an inadvertent moment, accidents...
In the United States alone, there are an average of 10 amputations every day resulting from table saw accidents.We all have only two hands, ten fingers! In an inadvertent moment, accidents happen, and it's already too late!
If you'd rather not replace your beloved table saw with a SawStop or are hesitant to use a bulky, expensive, and heavy industrial feeder, Auto-Cut is your new choice! Two different innovation approaches, same commitment to safety.
SawStop: Active safety design ensures your hand won't be harmed, even if it makes contact with the blade!
Auto-Cut: Passive safety design, it keeps your hand away from the blade, preventing any contact and harm. It also minimizes the risk of kick-back, further enhancing cutting safety.
Besides safety, Auto-Cut offers the following benefits:
- Delivers high-quality rip cuts.
- Boosts efficiency, unleashing your table saw's cutting potential.
- Relaxed, dust-free cutting.
- Easy installation and removal.
- Compatible with various tools, including table saws, router tables, and bandsaws.
- Very cool! Not as rudimentary and clumsy as typical feeders
So,Should think about it in a different way: this investment provides you with a safety performance comparable to SawStop, plus additional features that SawStop doesn't offer: Anti-kickback, perfect cutting quality, dust-free operation, and an relaxed cutting experience! Now, take another look at the price of buying a new SawStop!
Rest assured in your purchase and use. It has undergone 6 years of research and development, with optimizations in three different versions.
The appearance you see is the initial version from 2021.
This is the 2022 version
Now it's the 2023 version! The 2023 version features more advanced and practical design and functionality!
Dual DC Motors
PU material wheels on both sides of the saw blade
Wheel-Around-Blade Wood Board Control Design
Encompasses the saw blade from all directions (front, rear, left, and right) to manage the wood board, This four-corner control enhances wood board stability, minimizes vibrations during cutting, and results in improved cutting quality.
Anti-Kickback
The Wheel-Around-Blade design effectively holds the wood board in place, featuring two safety blocks located at the front and rear of the saw blade.
Laser Indicator
Clearly indicates the saw blade height for cutting various wood board thicknesses, ensuring optimal cutting results and safety.
Quick Installation
The initial installation can be done in just 15 minutes!
1. A powerful electromagnet, Capable of holding up to 300 kg (650 Lbs).
2. Distinct rear support mounting design (resembling two hooks securely latching onto the table saw's edge),no need for drilling holes on the table saw top.
3. The control box with the electromagnet, rear support, and two guide shafts work together to provide a fast and secure attachment on the table saw top.
Simple Adjustment
Suitable for Almost Types of Materials.Whether the material is narrow, wide, thin, or thick, Easily handles.
Dust Collection Included
A wood dust capture cage is positioned at the ideal spot between the two wheels.
Variable Drive Modes
Quickly switch to horizontal drive mode on router table for vertical wood cutting.
Emergency Brake Function
Shutdown equals braking! After braking, the wheels maintain firm control the wood board, ensuring personal safety.
Springs counteracting gravity
Built-in springs, More comfortable user experience. In its unused state, the main unit hovers in the air.
Lightweight
Small in size, portable, and easy to move.
Supports Use on Non-Iron Tabletop Equipment
The control box features two rectangular through holes.
Quick and stable attachment on router tables using the system-standard stainless steel clamps.
Adjustable Driving Force
Four drive force settings, just turn the knob to select the one you need.It automatically locks the drive wheel's descent distance. No need to adjust it manually like typical feeders.
Variable Driving Direction
Includes two anti-out elastic plugs.
Operates at a safe 24V DC voltage.Easily change the rotation direction by swapping the plugs.
Infinite Drive Speed Control(0--27 feet/Min)
Rear support areas with short extension shaft storage spaces
The rear support can be stored underneath the table saw top.
External Power Adapter
UL-certified
Securely fastened with standard wraps at the rear support for a neat and safe appearance.
Performance testing and usage video are your top concerns:
1. Is it securely fixed to the table saw?
2. How much driving force can it generate?
3. How much control pressure can it generate?
4. Emergency braking and restart /anti-kickback demonstration.
5. How well does it perform in a vertical setup?
Advantages of Smitool Auto-Cut:
1. Reduces the risk of cutting accidents, especially during long-distance rip cutting (The longer the drive, the higher the odds!)
2. Virtually eliminates kick-back incidents.
3. Effortless, stress-free, and dust-free cutting.
4. Faster cutting speeds, up to 3-4 times faster for multiple pieces of the long wood board.
5. Provides ultra-clean, perfect cutting quality without blacking.
6. Ideal for small workpieces or tasks with limited manual control space, which would be impossible manually. For example Video :
6.1 Tiny and thin cuts, down to 1/8 inch thick boards, cutting 1/8x1/8 inch or 3mm*3mm inlays.This feature is extremely useful for batch production of inlay strips.
6.2 Cutting extremely short pieces of wood, as short as 14 inches. This feature is particularly useful for making cutting boards.
6.3 Swift and precise square cutting.
6.4 Support for square reprocessing, which includes creating polygons with angled saw blades, such as octagons and 8-to-16-sided polygons, and efficiently making slots in squares.
7. Precise width size control cutting: If your saw's fence can be adjusted in increments of 0.1 millimetres, precise cuts can be done.8. Compatible with portable table saws equipped with aluminum tabletops and can be used similarly on router tables.
9. Suitable for bandsaws; remains consistent when used on iron tabletops, and for aluminum tabletops, it mirrors the setup used on router table
Drawbacks:
1. While it's significantly less demanding than traditional feeders, proficiency in usage techniques is still necessary.
2. Auto-Cut is primarily designed for rip cutting and not be suitable for cross-cutting.
3. It's important to note that a flat board surface is highly recommended for smooth operation. Uneven surfaces may lead to driving difficulties.
Different from typical feeders
Smitool isn't reinventing the wheel, and even when it comes to wheels, Tesla and Ford are no longer the same thing!
1. Traditional feeders aren't intended for personal table saws, which leads to limitations like placement restrictions, the risk of the blade accidentally hitting the drive wheel, and constraints on cutting material dimensions. These issues have contributed to the lack of popularity of traditional feeders among table saw users.
2. Light-duty feeders are specific to certain sizes and are not suitable for table saws. Modifying them can be a trial-and-error process with no guaranteed success.
3. If you search for floor-standing feeders that can be adapted for table saw use, you'll find differences in terms of weight, size, price, and additional shipping costs. The distinctions become evident quickly.
Smitool Auto-Cut is designed specifically for personal cabinet table saws, addressing various aspects including installation, weight, power, cost-effectiveness, cutting adaptability, dust collection, usage methods, user experience, portability, and compatibility.
First and foremost, make sure to disconnect the table saw's power. and must remove the Riving Knife(why? to see in Q&A).
1. Connect the two main shafts, install the shaft's tail plugs and washers, and then thread the rods through the tail and control box.
2. Power up the control box and activate the electromagnetic.
3. Mount the main unit onto the end of the shafts using the tail plugs and washers.
4. Press down on the main unit to make the wheels contact the tabletop. Then, turn the large black knob clockwise to lock, switch off the electromagnetic.
5. Adjust the fence's position; adjust the overall system position to ensure that both wheels are parallel to the fence.
6. Turn on the laser and raise the saw blade.
7. Adjust the overall system position by moving it forward or backward until the laser head points directly at the saw blade's highest point.
8. Press the electromagnetic switch to start and secure the control box again.
9. Move the tail support piece along the axis to the left until it reaches the edge of the tabletop. Use two long bolt inserts to find the correct positions for the two tail support pieces.
10. Use four set screws to fasten the tail support pieces securely.
11. Tighten the bolt inserts and apply slight pressure to ensure that the bottom plate of the tail support piece is in complete contact with the tabletop. Then, lock the two adjustable handle bolts.
12. Secure the power supply with cable ties to complete the installation.
Once the initial setup is completed, removing and reinstalling the system is straightforward and should take no more than 3 minutes!
How to connect your dust collector?
1. Use the provided heat-shrink tubing to adapt your dust collector hose to the head as below:
Note that in the diagram below, the Auto-Cut dust head must contact your vacuum hose's head.
Using a heat gun
Cooling and trimming into shape
2. Install the dust collection acrylic top cover.
3. Attach the magnetic dust collection side panel.
4. Insert the dust collector hose.
Simple Adjustment of the Main Body and Control Box Position for Different Cutting Needs
Regardless of the equipment you use, it's essential to set up an outfeed support table. The tabletop must be the same height as the cutting equipment's top.
Under Normal Circumstances:
Recommended control box position: As shown in the diagram,8 inches to the saw blade, Pass through maximum size on the left side of the saw blade up to 8 inches.
Recommended main body position: Fine-tune the main body position left or right. Using forward safe block red indicator to align the saw blade for optimal wood board control.
1. For Cutting Narrow Boards (Less Than 15 Millimeters), Tiny Strips, or Thin Pieces:
Keep the control box fixed and move the main body to the left to reduce the gap between the drive wheels and the fence. Note: When the gap reaches a minimum (less than 5 millimetres), remove the magnetic dust collection panel on the right to prevent cutting damage. The dust collection device can still be used.
2. For the left side of the blade, through Wide Boards
Keep the main body stationary and shift the control box to the left to increase the space between the control box and the saw blade. Note: The maximum allowable distance between the control box's right side and the saw blade is 14 inches, meaning the maximum board size that can pass between the saw blade and the control box is 14 inches.
3. If necessary, allow the wheels to run entirely on the left side of the saw blade, similar to the conventional feeder's driving method. Note: The dust collection function cannot be used.
4. For Tilted Blade Cutting
No adjustments are required. Before cutting, ensure no risk of damaging the main body's bottom plate.
How to Use on a Table Saw
Prerequisites: Plug in the power adapter, connect the control box and motor, turn on the electromagnetic switch, check that the control box is securely attached, and ensure that the automatic locking knob and the large locking knob are in the release state.
Note that for the initial use, you may need to use an Allen wrench, pull the large black knob handle outward and use a wrench to assist in turning the bolt to position it correctly for locking and releasing!
The operation is as simple: when the main unit is not in use, it hovers in the air. Select the desired feeding force setting, as shown in the video below. Place the material beneath the front wheels, lightly press down on the main unit to make the feeding wheels contact the material, maintain that contact, then use your other hand to turn the large knob to lock it in place. Rotate the automatic lock, pull out the material, and lightly press down on the main unit again. It will descend slightly, and the automatic lock will engage. Unlike a typical feeder, you don't need to adjust the feeding wheel's descent distance manually!
Turn on the laser. Raise the saw blade according to the laser guidelines. Turn off the laser. Using magnetic attachment for quick installation of the dust collection side panel.
Insert the dust collector hose and start the vacuum cleaner. Press the control box motor switch and turn on the motor and the table saw.
Following standard manual operating rules, push the wood board into both wheels, then let it go; it will automatically feed the wood board and complete the cut.
When finished, turn off the table saw, turn off the motor, and release both knobs!
To cut another thickness of wood board, repeat the above steps!
Principles for Table Saw Use:
1. Drive Force Selection
The driving force gradually increases from level I to level IV. As shown in the picture below, turn the knob to position the red indicator head at one of the four locations. If turning is difficult, gently lift it to facilitate the rotation. Typically, it's recommended to use driving force settings II and III. Increase drive force for thick, hard, heavy, or large wooden boards. Decrease it for thin, soft, light, or small panels. Note: Do not adjust drive force during operation; set it beforehand.
2. Speed Adjustment
For table saws with a power rating above 3 HP and regular cuts, use a speed of around 80% or faster. When cutting thick and hardwood, ensure your table saw can handle high-speed feeding. Reduce the rate if needed to protect your table saw. Avoid overloading it. If the saw lacks power or the blade is dull, cutting too fast can overheat the blade and darken the cut surface. Monitor your table saw's performance and adjust speed as needed during cutting.
3. Emergency Shutdown
Turn off the motor, switch off the table saw, lower the saw blade, and unlock both locking knobs. Pull the wooden board back.
4. Necessary Assistance
If you encounter difficulty advancing the wood board, reduce the drive speed to around 40%! Use a table saw push stick to assist in pushing the wood. After completing the current cut, observe and analyze the reasons. For example, if the rear outfeed tabletop is lower or higher than the table saw top. Could it be due to the board having warping or significant thickness differences? Please refer to the user manual for specific details. Solve these issues to prevent recurrence!
How to Use on a Router Table?
1. Basic Prerequisites
Proficiently master the manual operation of the router table, understand your router's cutting power and capabilities, and be familiar with the feed speeds of various router bits. Always follow router principles: multiple passes and repeat routing.
2. Installation Location
Recommended Placement:
Benefits: The router table requires frequent adjustments and changes of router bits, so leave room for adjustments to avoid moving the system frequently.
3. Installation Method
Remove the extension shaft! Directly fix the control box with the two stainless clamps.
4. Drive Force Selection
Using the drive force settings II is recommended. You can also make adjustments based on the size and weight of the material.
5. Speed Selection
Adjust the feed rate based on your experience with manual feeding. It can be slightly faster than manual feeding, but avoid going too fast and prevent damage to the router bit.
6. Usage Method
6.1 Vertical wheel operation mode: Use the same method as on the table saw.
6.2 Horizontal wheel operation mode:
Steps as below:
1. Remove the main unit.
2. Position the main unit.
3. Remove the two pins.
4. Position the main unit crossbar as shown in the diagram, reinserting the two pins (in the inner two holes).
5. Secure the main unit again and release the two auxiliary support ball heads (remember to use the knobs to lock them).
6. Move the system to ensure both wheels touch the router table's fence.
7. Change the black and blue wires of two motors (Note: You only need to change the wiring on one end, either the motors or the control box, not both).
8. Pull the main unit's bottom plate before cutting, create space between the wheels and the fence, place the wood board, and then release the main unit. Securing the wooden board using two tension springs
9. Lock both knobs.
10. Remove the wood board; it will automatically lock in place due to the action of the two springs.
Technical Data:
- Driving speed: 0-27 feet per minute
- Maximum output power: 1/2 hp
- Power supply: Input AC 110-220 V, Output DC 24 V, 15A
- The maximum cutting thickness available for a table saw (when the drive wheel is used vertically) is 50mm/2 inch.
- Maximum usable table saw size: 22 inches (560mm) from the blade to the left edge of the tabletop. Please measure your table saw size before purchasing.
- Laser guide: 3–5 V, 650nm, 5mw, Safety Level IIIA.
Usage Instructions:
1. Inspect the product's condition regularly, ensuring all bolts are securely tightened.
2. Before operating the product, review the information on our website to ensure a correct understanding and proper use. This includes setup, adjustments, controls, storage, and handling procedures.
3. This product features an innovative design; we reserve the right to upgrade it as needed.
4. When feeding wood into it, follow these rules: Push the wood against the fence by hand, and once it's fully engaged with the two wheels, move your hand away. Stand to the left, avoiding direct alignment with the saw blade.
5. To protect it significantly when cutting hard, heavy, or thick wood, observe whether a push stick is required to assist in wood advancement.
6. The minimum length of wood for cutting should be at least 14 inches (360 mm). Please do not use it for crosscuts on a table saw.
7. While using it, do not wear gloves. It is strictly prohibited to touch the wheel with gloves due to the high friction coefficient, which can lead to entanglement.
8. Long hair must not be exposed while operating it. Wear a hat and secure long hair entirely within it to prevent entanglement with the wheel.
9. Avoid having any exposed or dangling items on your hands, such as excessively long cuffs or bracelets.
10. Under no circumstances should any part of the human body or other objects approach the driving wheel while in motion.
11. Do not turn off the electromagnet switch during table saw operation.
12. Always keep the table saw blade fully lowered, and use the laser guide to quickly set the blade height before cutting.
13. During this product's entire cutting process, maintain vigilance and respond appropriately to the situation. This may include stopping the motor/brake, accelerating or decelerating, or using a push stick when necessary.
14. When it is not in use or being moved, turn off the main power switch and unplug the power supply.
15. Avoid direct eye contact with the laser guide.
16. This product is intended for indoor use only.
17. This product is not a toy and should not be accessible to minors.
18. The gearbox self-locks when the motor is not powered. Do not forcibly rotate the wheel in a locked state, as it may damage the gearbox.
19. Before each use on the table saw, verify that the electromagnet is on and securely attached to the tabletop.
20. Ensure that the wheels are rotating in the correct direction before starting.
21. Start at the minimum speed setting to protect the motor. Gradually increase the speed as needed.
22. An outfeed table with table saws and router tables must be used. The top of the outfeed table and the power equipment table should be as level as possible.
23. If the wood is bent, be cautious when using it, as it may lead to inaccurate cuts or difficulty in advancement.
24. To reduce wood friction, maintain a clean tabletop and consider applying lubricant, such as WD-40, and wipe it clean.
25. Protect the end processing parts with WD-40 or other anti-rust agents to prevent rust for the chrome-plated bearing steel optical axis.
Q&A:
1. Why is installation emphasized across the saw blade for the table saw, while on the router table, it's emphasized at the rear of the bits?
- The router table emphasizes the rear installation of the bits due to their small size and the positioning of the two wheels behind the bits. This setup ensures that wood advances in a straight line throughout the process, maintaining stability and providing ample space for setting up the router table.
2. Why use dual motors?
- Dual motors are used to address issues encountered in earlier single-motor designs. The single motor setup had problems such as instability, unbalanced design, limited safety space around the saw blade, excessive weight, high noise, and a high failure rate. The dual motor design, with customized motors and gearboxes, offers advantages like compactness, reduced weight, increased driving force, a larger safe space around the saw blade, stable operation, and an extremely low failure rate.
3. Why can the riving knife be moved?
- The riving knife has two main functions: preventing the saw kerf from closing and clamping the blade and guiding the cut wood to stay close to the fence. When using Auto-Cut, the saw blade is positioned between the front and rear wide wheels, The wooden board is secured at all four corners, preventing the boards from clamping the saw blade. As for guiding the board along the fence, that's its strong suit..
4. Why use the laser guide to set the blade height?
- Using a laser guide to set the blade height primarily minimizes the risk of hands coming too close to the blade. Safety is a paramount concern, and avoiding having hands near the saw blade is essential. A laser guide provides a suitable, intuitive, and straightforward solution. The laser guideline remains consistently about 1/2 inch above the surface, irrespective of wood thickness. Adjust the blade height to align with the laser line.
5. Why is the laser guide line height about 1/2 inch higher than the board?
- Determining the appropriate height for the saw blade to protrude above the board is subjective and varies based on preferences and safety considerations. Some recommendations lean towards more blade exposure for safety, while others suggest showing more board surface (e.g., about one inch) for better cut quality and less blade wear. A height of about 1/2 inch is set for the laser guide line to strike a balance.
6. Why does the box sometimes move with difficulty after the electromagnet is powered off?
- The product utilizes a robust built-in electromagnet to secure the box to the table saw top. The iron top of the table saw may retain temporary magnetization even after the electromagnet is powered off. In such instances, the box may initially resist movement. Applying additional force should enable it to move freely afterward.
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Customer Reviews
I've been using power feeders for years, currently have 7 and just added this to the bunch. I have them on shapers, a joiner, a band saw and table saw. The problem is when cutting down plywood sheets. Say I need to rip one in half, but with the power feeder mounted I only have about 18 inches to the left of the blade. Then I have to remove it. Well even with the smaller 1/4hp, it still weighs 70lbs. And yes I do have a track saw, but by the time I set up a plywood sheet with sacrificial spacers underneath, I could have already removed the power feeder, not to mention a more parallel cut. So I started looking for a lighter power feeder, (the baby ones are terrible to set up, sold them.) So looking around I wanted 3 features for a perfect feeder... dust collection, light weight, and functionality. Happen to see this on FB, but with only 2 reviews I was hesitant. So I reached out to the other fellows and they love it. So I purchased and love it also. It works just as good as the heavy ones, has dust collection, and only about 20lbs, so I can remove it frequently without fear of hurting my back, and it's fast, just 2 screws and it's off. The dust collection is awesome, no more trying to set up a hose right beside the blade. Variable speed as well. Finally, a feeder designed for a table saw, (can be used on router table/shaper also).
After a month of using this feeder, I am even more impressed. Once you work with it, it really becomes a big plus. I replaced a big, bulky, 4 head feeder, which was overkill to begin with, with the Auto-cut, and I have to tell you, I like it more and more every time I use it. It is lightweight, smooth and powerful. I am able to remove it easily to set up a crosscut soled, or for larger panel cuts. I highly recommend you look seriously at this machine if you are contemplating a feeder.
My only regret is waiting so long to purchase the SMItool Auto-Cut. Some tools, like a Domino or track saw, change how you work, and I would put the Auto-Cut in this category.
Upon opening the package, I was immediately impressed by the quality of construction and well-developed design. All of the components are finely finished, and the tool feels substantial. The electromagnet attachment system is rock solid.
The day my Auto-Cut arrived, I used it and was pleased with how it made repetitive cuts safe and efficient. The cut edge was ready for glue-up. The Auto-Cut feeder paired perfectly with my SawStop PCS, and I expect it to work equally well on my router table.
I will update my review after more time with this tool. My initial impression is very positive.
I guess this should really be an auto depth adjustment. I just figured it out, with guidance from Smitool of course. The amount of pressure exerted on the wood to hold it down is predicated automatically by the Blue adjustment knob. I had trouble with this. But, it is simply a sequencing issue, and once you set it correctly once, you'll go wow! It really is a very clever design. There are 4 pressure settings depending on type, thickness, sickness etc, of the material. They are preset with the 4 position blue Knob. Like I said, once you get the sequencing of the two adjustments, you'll go wow, very nice. Well done Smitool. Narration in the video might alleviate any confusion..
I posted the previous review, and understand some folks would like a little more detail.
The box arrived exactly when they said it would. It was pretty damaged, but the excellent packing kept everything sound. I unpacked everything with great anticipation, let's face it, a new tool! Early Christmas. First impression was it was well built, however, there were no written instructions, had to look them up online. Which wasn't bad, but it's all picture or video with no narration, leaving you to wonder at a few points.
Followed the online instructions as best I could, screwing the stainless rods together and inserting them through the end support, magnet and the unit itself. There was a bag of set screws, 4 bolts and some additional small rollers, non of which was explained online. While I appreciate extra hardware, without explanation you're left wondering what you missed?
The most baffling was the end support. The bolts supplied were hard to thread into the L shaped bracket that secures the end support to the table saw table lip. I had to screw them in separately, and tap out the excess aluminum, and slightly lube. The bolts themselves don't tighten the support tight to the table. It depends on 2 threaded handles to secure the support to the base support piece. Thus allowing for some up and down adjustment, this really was not explained well and I kept thinking this needs to be tighend tight to the table top. Yes and no. It just needs to be secured well to eliminate racking, as the very powrfull magnet does most all the work. Complicating this was the lack of the supplied handles. I was left scratching my head as to how this end support went on?? They are sending me the handles however.
Trying to move the magnet,.or even the head, is a bit troublesome, but not seriously. The tolerances, to Smitools' credit, are tight, as they should be. This does cause it to want to bind some. I believe maybe something as simple as a piece of tape under the support end may help line up the rods and reduce binding.
The magnet is straight forward and generally needs to be about 8 inches to the left of the blade. I think one of the online instructions says right side. I think they made a mistake. They should at least state stage right or stage left when describing positioning. While the magnet is powerful, it alone cannot hold the unit still enough to operate without the end support, as it would slide some on the slick table top. On something like a shaper or router table, the magnet is clamped down, so no end piece is neccessary.
The head unit itself didn't need anything installed. However, I did find numerous loose screws, this is simply quality control. The laser device is pretty useful on a couple different levels, however, mine had a low battery and didn't work properly. Wiring around the switch had me thinking it was hardwired. Battery replacement is simple. I'm still a little unsure of the procedure for setting drive pressure with the blue 4 position dial. I'm just kind of eyeballing how low it needs to be on the wood. The handle on the top will come in handy, but, it's a bit wonky/ floppy. Doesn't hurt anything, but I suggest they redesign it. Just kinda sloppy, like an afterthought.
The dust port is adequate, but the rubber shrouding,, used to sequester the dust near the blade, is secure by screws that squeeze and deform the rubber. It's fine line between secure and deformed. Another small area of wonky. It's collection ability above the table top is marginal. It can probably be refined and increased with adjustments and possibly just longer piece of rubber. The see through enclosure is nice though.
It took me an hour to sort out what went where and how, and get it up and installed. Maybe another hour playing with it. Probably 1 hour and small chnage before I ran wood. Had I had the end support handles, I would have saved time scratching my head.
As I previously stated, I ran 1" oak for test cuts, flawless execution. Then, ripped 1/8" x 1" strips, and then ripped them to 1/8"× 1/8" strips, with a pretty aggressive and coukd have been shaper blade..again flawless.
This thing is great! As I've said, I've had 4 roller Delta feeders for years, and enjoyed their usefulness, but loathed thier footprint, lack of portability, and the carnage that followed when a handle didn't get tightened and the head moved mid cut. It was ugly. Provided you turn the magnet on and the end support is there, there is no issue I see. Wonderful machine, above quirks aside. And as long as it maintains durability, I'm a believer. For what it's worth, I've been making cabinets and custom woodproducts for almost 50 years. I am a retired engineer and know my stuff. Not that I can't be baffled. Lol. Feel free to email me at [****] if you want to chat. Great product so far.