View Single Post
  #2   Report Post  
Posted to rec.woodworking
Mortimer Schnerd, RN Mortimer Schnerd, RN is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 409
Default Tips on Cutting Miter Slots on Outfeed Table?

Neillarson wrote:
I am making an outfeed table for my Steel City cab saw, I am thinking
that I will have a fixed piece about 10" out from the saw and a hinged
folding piece after that about 30" out. I want to cut miter gauge
slots to match the saw for about 20 inches but cannot come uo with a
way that will ensure that they match. Any ideas?

WHat have others done?



I measured carefully but still ended up screwing up the miter gauge slots when I
routed mine. I ended up recutting them a little bigger so that I could install
the metal tracks. It ended up looking OK and it certainly works fine. Aside
from how it looks, being oversized really won't make much difference. What does
is having the outfeed table at all. Mine folds but has spent 99% of its life
fully opened. Makes a great surface for working on many things.

I have put a few shots of mine on ABPW. You might note I never got around to
installing legs on the outside portion of the table; I just use an extra roller
guide I had sitting around gathering dust. Works great!



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com