Steel City Industrial fence on Ridgid R-4511 Table saw

Instead of spending $450 on an import Biesemeyer clone, you could spend $420 and get the real deal. http://www.amazon.com/DELTA-BC50-Biesemeyer-Commercial-System/dp/B000NW44XE you could probably find it cheaper; I just did a cursory search. You could also go used and save some money that way.

I don’t know for certain about that particular saw, but it’s a safe bet that a new switch will be required for 240v.

-- Rory // Winter Sun Woodworking // Milwaukee, WI

I got a great deal on a Biesmeyer rails, tube and fence. It was a fairly easy install except I had to drill a couple of the holes in the rails. Fortunately I could use the old rails as a template. Unlike cast iron tops, you can’t drill holes where needed in the granite tops. Thats a good reason to buy the Steel City, if the holes do match up and I don’t have any reason to think they won’t.

I replaced the Ridgid back rail too so it would support a router table between the wings. Here is a link to a description of the process: Link

Don’t know much about electricity, but my guess is that you would have to change the switch.

Good luck and let us know how it turned out.

-- Trees, a wonderful gift --Joe--

I just got the r4512, it’s got a great fence, I would like another table extension for it though.

-- Failure does not stop me, it makes me try harder..... because I'm crazy.

Steel City made that saw for Ridgid, that is why the rails are direct bolt on. I would go with the SC fence, they make great product, and the fence will be way better that the one that is on your saw now.

I just recently put a saw stop fence on my TS3660 and it was the best upgrade that I have ever made.

Biesemeyer 50 fence for $389 shipped.
Biesemeyer 30 fence for 374.50 shipped.

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

Having a matching bolt pattern would be a nice way to go.

I put a Delta T-2 on my R4511 and it has made a huge difference in operating the saw. I got two holes to line up but I really need to go back at some point and drill out the other two. T-2 was about $150 and a lot of people have made that worthwhile upgrade.

I think the R4511 manual addresses rewiring to 220v, but I would have to go back and look to see if you need a new switch.

Yep, I have the T2 on my table saw (delta 36-979) and it works great, stays accurate.
T2 fence for $154.47 shipped.

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

Yes, the stock R4511 switch will handle either 120VAC or 240VAC. The manual describes the wiring change required—it is very simple.

-- Paul, Auburn, WA