Bobby Robbinett
06-23-2021, 7:11 AM
I made a thread the other day about what would be the best design for an outfeed extension wing for my upcut saw. I thought about several design suggestions and ultimately decided to go with 80/20 style aluminum extrusions.
The wing will be 32” tall x 8ft long x around 12” deep with a 3/4” black melamine top. My saw is a right hand cut model. So the left side of the extension wing will attach to a piece of angle mounted to the saw and the right side of the extension will have two legs with two bracing rails to hold them straight with leveling feet at the bottom. The length of the wing will have two 97” long rails that run the entire length with around 5 or 6 stretchers in the center that will hold the rails parallel to each other and provide ridgity and support. I have a few concerns and questions that I would like to get some feedback on before I actually start ordering materials. Any help or advice you guys can provide would be very appreciated.
First, what size of extrusions would you guys use? I can’t decide between the 2020 series which is 2” x 2” versus the 2040 series which is 2” x 4”. I am leaning towards the 2”x4” 2040 series but I am open to suggestions.
Second, assuming I go with the 2”x4” 2040 series does anyone know what leveling feet would work with them and could you provide a link because I am having trouble finding leveling feet for the 2040 series.
Third, what would be the best way to secure the 3/4” melamine top to the wing itself once it is built? Seems like I remember seeing clips for this type of thing but can’t find any with a Google search. The top needs to be secured perfectly flat. Any links or suggestions there?
The wing will be 32” tall x 8ft long x around 12” deep with a 3/4” black melamine top. My saw is a right hand cut model. So the left side of the extension wing will attach to a piece of angle mounted to the saw and the right side of the extension will have two legs with two bracing rails to hold them straight with leveling feet at the bottom. The length of the wing will have two 97” long rails that run the entire length with around 5 or 6 stretchers in the center that will hold the rails parallel to each other and provide ridgity and support. I have a few concerns and questions that I would like to get some feedback on before I actually start ordering materials. Any help or advice you guys can provide would be very appreciated.
First, what size of extrusions would you guys use? I can’t decide between the 2020 series which is 2” x 2” versus the 2040 series which is 2” x 4”. I am leaning towards the 2”x4” 2040 series but I am open to suggestions.
Second, assuming I go with the 2”x4” 2040 series does anyone know what leveling feet would work with them and could you provide a link because I am having trouble finding leveling feet for the 2040 series.
Third, what would be the best way to secure the 3/4” melamine top to the wing itself once it is built? Seems like I remember seeing clips for this type of thing but can’t find any with a Google search. The top needs to be secured perfectly flat. Any links or suggestions there?