Alas and at last I've completed upgrading my Grizzly tablesaw with a Unifence and mobile base. Couldn't resist a few pix and comments ;-)
From the front:
Decided to rename it the Uniped ;-) Retained the Griz backrail to attach the extension table. This made the wing more stable and allowed me to eliminate one of the legs. Attaching the extension table with the provided clips and legs doesn't provide much stability. I drilled and tapped my CI wing and bolted the clips. I also drilled, tapped, and bolted rear rail to laminate table. Apparently the front rail isn't designed to support the extension table. T-bolt slots are employed to provide "play" and alignment. Therefore the front leg was essential for support.
Rear rail attachment:
Although installation was a PITA. The results are redeeming :mrgreen:
Fence itself is within .002 to mitre slot. There is no front to back deflection, though the aluminum fence itself isn't perfectly uniform . . . well within reasonable expectations. Adjusting/aligning the fence is a breeze and when locked down it's rock solid :eusa_danc
Below is a 4.75" x 10" piece of walnut resawn on the TS:
You may note a barely perceptible line in the center of the board. However, the line is not detectable to the fingertips :icon_thum
FWIW the difference between new and old is amazing. It's great to use a tool with confidence :eusa_clap
The mobile base is solid and provides a great place to store my Delta mortiser. And yes! It will move . . . but only when absolutely necessary :lol: Apparently the base needs to be aligned to floor joists to prevent 1/8" to 1/4" sags in floor :rolf:
Cheerfully rendered,
Roger
From the front:
Decided to rename it the Uniped ;-) Retained the Griz backrail to attach the extension table. This made the wing more stable and allowed me to eliminate one of the legs. Attaching the extension table with the provided clips and legs doesn't provide much stability. I drilled and tapped my CI wing and bolted the clips. I also drilled, tapped, and bolted rear rail to laminate table. Apparently the front rail isn't designed to support the extension table. T-bolt slots are employed to provide "play" and alignment. Therefore the front leg was essential for support.
Rear rail attachment:
Although installation was a PITA. The results are redeeming :mrgreen:
Fence itself is within .002 to mitre slot. There is no front to back deflection, though the aluminum fence itself isn't perfectly uniform . . . well within reasonable expectations. Adjusting/aligning the fence is a breeze and when locked down it's rock solid :eusa_danc
Below is a 4.75" x 10" piece of walnut resawn on the TS:
You may note a barely perceptible line in the center of the board. However, the line is not detectable to the fingertips :icon_thum
FWIW the difference between new and old is amazing. It's great to use a tool with confidence :eusa_clap
The mobile base is solid and provides a great place to store my Delta mortiser. And yes! It will move . . . but only when absolutely necessary :lol: Apparently the base needs to be aligned to floor joists to prevent 1/8" to 1/4" sags in floor :rolf:
Cheerfully rendered,
Roger