Ken Casser
10-05-2008, 12:16 PM
I have a 20 year old Craftsman Table Saw - Direct Drive (not belt), and am going to install a new Incra TS-LS Fence on it. One thing I'm not happy with is the rod sticking out the back of my saw which is what the rip guard/splitter mounts on. The Incra instructions say that I have to cut the rear rail in half to accommodate this rod, but I'd rather not. I spent this morning removing the rod only to find out that this is what supports the back of the saw - I don't think I can remove it. Any suggestions? I really don't want to cut the rear rail in half. Would I be making a mistake if I cut the rod off flush with the back of the table? Or is it hardened steel that I couldn't cut anyway? Or, isn't it that big of a deal to cut the rail in half? Does it weaken the system? I'll have a router table hanging off of it on the left side, so I would like it nice and strong.
Finally, my table saw came with two cast iron wings, one for each side. Can I mount them both, side by side on the right side of the table saw to give me more room there where the fence will sit?
Thank you!
Ken
Finally, my table saw came with two cast iron wings, one for each side. Can I mount them both, side by side on the right side of the table saw to give me more room there where the fence will sit?
Thank you!
Ken