I had finagled this set-up to obtain a “taller” fence on the table saw.
While this did work, it left much to be desired, and today I took a few minutes to make a more permanent solution. It couldn’t be simpler…
I quickly gave the same drawer fronts used in the temporary set-up a rough sanding, then marked approximately where I wanted bolts with chalk
I then bored out some shallows for the bolt heads
Then clamped up the two sides in preparation for drilling
All that was left was to put in some spacer blocks, which I screwed in from the back
And there you have it!
It’s on there good and tight, is still able to be moved for width adjustment, and doesn’t interfere with the fence clamp either! Simple! :)
-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
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lew
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posted 73 days ago
Now that’s a cool idea!! Nice use of a recycled piece!
patron
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posted 73 days ago
great goodness !
sweet idea ,
it will work on most fences !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
littlecope
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posted 73 days ago
Thanks, guys! Necessity, Invention, I’m told they’re related…
Good to see you back, David! Don’t you know the bills come first young man, then the luxuries?! ;-)
-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
patron
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posted 73 days ago
not when it comes to having rosewood ,
and needing some curly maple to go with it !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
littlecope
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posted 73 days ago
Ahh, Rosewood…funny you should mention that. I just came into possession of a rather nice old piece of Oak that just might enhance my supply… :)
-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
DAN
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posted 73 days ago
I made something like that once.
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It was for my old Craftsman Contractors saw. I did some walnut cabinet fronts with it.
I also made similar jig for diagonal cove cuts. Looked pretty cool after good curved scraping.
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Hey Mike !!great shop aid …brought back old memories !!
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
Kristoffer
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posted 71 days ago
Nice fixture for your table saw. You may have inspired me to get off me arse and make one for my saw.
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