Help ! I can't seem to find the right table saw router extension for my Ridgid R4512

Maybe this
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21598&filter=cast%20iron%20router%20table

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I have the Craftsman 21833, which is essentially the same saw as the Ridgid R4512. I can’t imagine having a cast iron table top and the weight of a router hanging out there without a support leg. I just don’t see enough beef in the rails to support this. I suppose you could add another continuous rail under the split ones that are there and perhaps use a knee brace tied to the cabinet and carry the load, but I’d then be afraid the whole affair would be top heavy and in danger of tipping over in use.

The Rockler link above looks like a good option at 27” X 16” X 1 1/2” and 55 lbs. with a miter slot; seems to cover what you said you wanted.

-- Michael :-{| Diapers and politicians both need to be changed often; and for the same reason.

You could mount the ,MLCS top braced like the pic below ,without removing your saws extension wing
Attach it to your wing ,and the existing rails,and brace it
You could get an Incra router fence

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Crank49 and bubinga,

Both of you obviously have concerns about the weight both of the extended length and/or the weight on the rails. I looked and agree with you guys. It will need support. I said I don’t want legs (for obvious reason of in the way), so I like the drawing, bubinga. Easy enough with channel or angle material.

The MLCS looks like a nice extension at a good price PLUS with a plate and a fence that is not too shabby at all. I’ll call them on the fit and especially the weight so I can experiment with added cantilevered weight (and possible tip over as Crank49 suggests) before I order. I could always ballast the lower left ! Frankensaw ! Just kidding.

I originally planned to take this saw off the legs and “work center” mount it. Hmmm. I’m just afraid if I throw the leg and lift assembly of the saw away… plus everything from the HF Dust Collector except the blower motor that there is a special place in hell for materials wasters like that.

So the aluminum plate is preferable to phenolic ? I am not experienced with phenolic resin except for circuit boards.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

I got the pic here (http://woodhaven.com/category/27913925481/1/Tables-Fences-Cabinets.htm)
I don’t think it would tip over , but maybe sag after a while,but I don;t know jack about your saw
Maybe you know ? you can have the plate pre drilled for your ,router .I don’t blame you for not wanting legs,makes it harder to sweep

-- E J ------- Always Keep a Firm Grip on Your Tool

Has anybody gone to the trouble and expense to install a nice router extension on a ts and then regretted it or wished they’d built a nice mobile floor cabinet instead ?

I’m 6’2 and my bench top router table is on a floor stand with the table height 45” off the floor. I’m thinking maybe I’m still stuck on the “workstation” thing.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

Corian will scratch like crazy. I would not suggest it for that app.
If you don’t use legs, you’re gonna have a REAL balance issue, and I wouldn’t wanna be there when the saw tips over.
OUCH!!!!
Bill

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