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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Mounting a Ripsaw Blade on a Four-Head Moulder 
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From contributor R: A Weinig Quatromat 23 is a 4 head moulder (bottom, right, left, top). There are a few things you will want to think about. First, if you're using a saw blade to split, it should be mounted on an etp hydraulic sleeve to keep it from spinning on the shaft. Also I would recommend an anti-kickback device if you are splitting lumber. Keep in mind the Quatromat style of feed beam is not independent from the top head; they move together, unlike most conventional moulders. You will also need a bedpalate made of something other than the metal one it comes with so you can cut into it while splitting. From the original questioner: Thanks for the info. I think I better hang on to my ripsaw and use the Weinig for its primary purpose. Sounds safer to me. From Dave Rankin, forum technical advisor: I agree with contributor R. A kickback device is required for shops that fall under OSHA regulations. As a one man shop this device could be considered optional. In my view, one kickback can ruin a day or a life. From contributor J: With a 4 head machine you would want to get rubber feed rollers too, to eliminate feed wheel marks. I have good luck on a 5 head with the blades on the last bottom. A slab of phenolic resin board on the pressure shoe for the blades to cut into. No other bells or whistles (although not legal); never had any problems. I believe nowadays, when you buy a new Weinig, if they find out you're ripping on a moulder with only 6000rpm motors, you will lose the warrantee. From contributor J: Sorry - I thought you were talking about finished product until I re-read your original post. It sounds like you want to turn your moulder into a gang rip type of machine. It can be done. It might be worth trying. Just make sure (like stated above) you have good hold downs. If you're not that busy, I would just stick with the SLR saw. I don't know. Making a moulder do things it's not really designed to do gives me a rush. I guess it's just the challenge. As long as safety is before quality until you get it figured out, I say go for it! One last thing. Know the limits of your machine. Don't beat on it or it will wear out quick! Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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