On Aug 23, 8:21*am, jamesgangnc wrote:
On Aug 23, 9:02*am, Bill Gill wrote:



On 8/23/2010 7:41 AM, Jeff Thies wrote:

* I'd like to replace my radial arm table and fence, it's been a long time.

Any suggestions? I'm thinking of finding a cheap hollow core door
(because they are generally true and not warped) and putting either MDF
or masonite on it.

Some other idea?

Jeff

It's been a long time, but the last time I resurfaced a radial arm saw
I put a layer of plywood down on top of the old surface. *I suspect
that actually replacing the table would be best done with a piece
of MDF. *I don't think a door would last very long, plus it would
be awfully thick.

Bill

3/4 mdf with a 1/4 ply top. *A hollow door is not suitable.

I'm with you. A hollow door is *not* suitable. There is no way to
cut them to size or mount. They're, um, *hollow*. Lumber-core would
be better, but still not good, IMO.

MDF is the way to go, though 1" would be a lot better. Hardboard
(Masonite) may be better than 1/4" ply for a sacrificial top. Getting
either flat enough may be a problem. MDF is cheap enough replace
periodically.