Delta T2 Fence #2: A new start, and help with drilling holes in a table saw

If it were me, I would drill the holes in the fence rails to match the table, instead of drilling the table to match the rails. Either way, make the holes a bit oversized to allow for some adjustment. That way, even if the holes don’t come out level and straight, you can get the rails level.

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When I drilled my saw I had an up and down movement on the mounting bracket. SO it didn’t matter. Under the table saw you will have braces etc. You need to allow your self some room for bolt heads, washers etc.

Use a center punch to get your alignment right and then use high speed drill bits do drill the saw. or the fence which ever.

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Thanks for the info guys. I love this site.. The saw table is 20” across, so to get the fence to work correctly, I would have to drill one hole 1” from the left, then another 3” from the right side. On the right side of the saw table, there is a support brace that runs from front to back exactly 3” from the right side. So I won’t be able to drill the holes in the table saw, but like Peter said above, it may be easier to drill the holes in the fence braces. I can use my ShopSmith then.

Thanks for the info guys!

-- Jamie, Kentucky

I second Peter’s motion. I would use the center punch like Karson said. When you do the drilling I would use a cutting lubricant, even WD40 will work. While you are drilling, spray a little lube on the contact point.

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