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Work Feed Devices (continued)Work Support for Material over 26"
Wide
When ripping material in excess of 26"
wide, install this fence extension to
support the edge of the work and
prevent material from sliding under rip
fence.
Making the base:
• Start with a piece of 3/4" plywood at
least 4" wide and at least 25" long.
• Cut the base to size as shown.
Making the side:
• Start with a piece of 1/2" plywood at
least 3-1/2" wide and 25" long.
• Cut the side to size as shown.
• Putting it together:
• Drill holes in side as shown.
• Put the pieces together as shown.
• Install four wood screws at least #8
x 1-1/4" long in lower holes.
Install extension:
• Slide three 1/4-20 x 1" long square
or hex head bolts into T-slot away
from blade.
• Align bolts with 3/8" holes. Place
the side against the fence with the
base extending under the fence as
shown.
• Install a flat washer and 1/4-20 nut
on each bolt. Hold device tight
against side and bottom of fence
and tighten nuts.
Workpiece
Support
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