Why Is the Extension Table Always Shown to the Left?

algale · Post by **algale** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:52 pm

Is it my imagination? Seems like every official photo showing the table configurations of the Mark 7/ Mark V 510/MARK V 520 shows the extension table mounted to the left (from the operator's perspective, with the adjustable support legs to the right. Is there a particular reason for this? Any reason not to mount the extension table to the right?

Al

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:20 am

I don't know of any. In fact, my standard configuration is with the extension table on the right with a floating table to the right of that.

I have the jointer mounted on the left end and hardly ever move it. I have a Power Station that serves the Band Saw. The Belt Sander is on a Power Stand.

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:01 pm

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algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:29 pm

judaspre1982 wrote:It may be because you can get the max rip capacity with the headstock moved as far to the right as possible and the rip fence set up on the left side.

On my standard 500 model you can't get the max rip capacity stated in the manual unless you set the saw up in this configuration.

That would be my guess anyway.

Dave

Now that you point that out, it seems that is almost certainly the reason.
Al