Travis, as you know it is not necessary for it all to be level (plumb) which I can do, but all the tables should be in the same plane and should mate evenly. So, here's what I did-Travis Porter said:Alan, it looks very good, actually excellent, but I am interested in your attachment method and leveling method to the saw top. What did you do and how did you do it? I know you are not going to have pics for this, but I am curious as to how you went about it, what you liked, what you didn't, and what you would do different.
Case in point, I have a PM 66 and on the backside I have a piece of angle iron that I want to do something similar to, but want to make sure my height is correct and not over.
Starting with the right extension table- It sits (mainly floats except where it attaches to the CI) in the area formed by the front/rear/end pieces of angle. I made the table slightly thinner than the distance from the lower angle flange to the top of the CI table. I drilled and tapped a few bolt holes through the bottom flange of the angle and added some bolts to level the table. After tapping I took a center punch and intentionally buggered the threads slightly so the bolts wouldn't turn with saw vibration. Finally, the left table apron is bolted to the end of the CI table through existing holes in the CI. I drilled oversized holes in the extension table apron so I would have a little adjustment freedom. Tightening the bolts draws the extension table apron tight to the CI and holds it well - while tightening I check to see that the surfaces match and tap up or down on the extension table to get them even before final tightening. I used nylon insert locking nuts, to ensure they won't losen.
The outfeed table attaches the same way- through 4 bolt holes I drilled and tapped in the rear angle iron. You may have to do it a little differently if your rear angle has the horizontal flange turned away from the saw. Again I drilled oversized holes in the outfeed table apron to give me room for fine height adjustment. The outfeed table legs have elevator bolts and threaded inserts in the bottom to adjust leg height.
So far, all seems to be working great and I wouldn't change a thing. I'm even happy (for a change )with my decision to paint the oak aprons and legs black. Though not as easy now with the outfeed table, I can still move the saw (and tables) if I need to. FYI, I still haven't permanently attached the outfeed table legs. I'm trying to decide between bolts or screws- and strength vs appearance.
Let me know if you have any questions or want closeup pics of any of the details.
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