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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

x1-1/4" 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

Support

shown.

Workpiece

• Install a flat washer and 1/4-20 nut

 

on each bolt. Hold device tight

 

against side and bottom of fence

 

and tighten nuts.

 

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RIDGID TS3650 manual Work Support for Material over Wide, Install extension