Mounting the extension to the saw table
1 Follow the four-step drawing below to mark the mounting holes in the tablesaw extension. Before drilling, double-check that the top surface of the extension table will be perfectly flush with the top sur face of your saw table.
2 Use a chisel to form notches (1-1/2" wide by 1-3/4" long by 1/2" deep)
on the bottom side of the extension for housing the hexhead bolts. See the Front
View
drawing on previous pagefor reference. Fasten the extension to the saw table.
3 Using the holes in the guide rails as guides, mark their location onto
the outside surfaces of both banding pieces (C). Remove the extension table from
the saw table and drill the guide- rail mounting holes where marked. See the
End View for reference. Chisel a notch (3/8" deep) on the inside face of the
banding strips (the mounting bolts aren't long enough to go completely through the 3/4" thick
banding).
4 With the top edges perfectly flush, fasten the extension table to the saw table and rails.
Mark & Drill the Mounting Holes
STEP 1 Mark and transfer the centerlines from the saw-table holes to masking
tape.
STEP 2 Position the extension table against the saw table, and transfer
the marks.
STEP 3 With a square, extend the lines down the edge of the table extension
banding (B).
STEP 4 Measure the distance from the top of the saw table to the centerline
of the existing hole. Transfer that dimension to the table extension. Drill the
mounting holes through the banding.
This article is excerpted from the book "Router Tips, Jigs & Techniques" and is reprinted by permission of Woodcraft.
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