Andy Maldoror
05-22-2011, 6:44 PM
i'm building a router table extension so it's time to clean up the old Biesemeyer that came with my 50's Unisaw.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1719/p1090912.jpg
couple questions:
i have the 48" fence, which extends over a foot beyond the back rail. my shop is very small. i push my saw back up against the wall most of the time and have to constantly take the fence off. i build instruments and smaller things most of the time, but occasionally rip sheets...though only the 4' and never the 8' sides. what's the ideal size fence for me? do i need it to extend beyond the table.
also i read that there is supposed to be a piece of formica glued into some part of the cam clamp. i don't have that...where and how?
did the glide pads...square feet on the bottom on the far end, and the pads on the T originally have any kind of laminate glued on? mine are just worn down paint.
http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/9076/p1090897.jpg
my cam clamp has a stress fracture, worn cam foot and bent lever. i was considering replacement, but parts might be too much for the handle assembly..may have to make do.
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/511/p1090906.jpg
as for refacing....should i consider a taller left face? i haven't been woodworking long, and haven't done any vertical cuts yet, so i don't know if i might want some fence upgrades/expandability down the line.
also, are there any alternatives to the plastic t-molding that you guys have done or seen? if not where can i order it?
and i've noticed there are different cursors for the newer models...will they work on this model...or where can i find the older ones?
last question....should i hack a foot off this fence or skip the refurb, buy a shorter one and sell this one?
andy
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1719/p1090912.jpg
couple questions:
i have the 48" fence, which extends over a foot beyond the back rail. my shop is very small. i push my saw back up against the wall most of the time and have to constantly take the fence off. i build instruments and smaller things most of the time, but occasionally rip sheets...though only the 4' and never the 8' sides. what's the ideal size fence for me? do i need it to extend beyond the table.
also i read that there is supposed to be a piece of formica glued into some part of the cam clamp. i don't have that...where and how?
did the glide pads...square feet on the bottom on the far end, and the pads on the T originally have any kind of laminate glued on? mine are just worn down paint.
http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/9076/p1090897.jpg
my cam clamp has a stress fracture, worn cam foot and bent lever. i was considering replacement, but parts might be too much for the handle assembly..may have to make do.
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/511/p1090906.jpg
as for refacing....should i consider a taller left face? i haven't been woodworking long, and haven't done any vertical cuts yet, so i don't know if i might want some fence upgrades/expandability down the line.
also, are there any alternatives to the plastic t-molding that you guys have done or seen? if not where can i order it?
and i've noticed there are different cursors for the newer models...will they work on this model...or where can i find the older ones?
last question....should i hack a foot off this fence or skip the refurb, buy a shorter one and sell this one?
andy