Sliding Cross-Cut Table - A Modification

[shydragon]

No, I didn't contact SS. I bought it and it sat in the box unopened for awhile. Then when I did go to use it and found the problem, I figured it was too late to say anything about it. But, I think you have a great idea, just make my own using that for a template. But, make it wider to cover the saw blade. Then lower to allow blade to cut through for zero clearance.

[dusty]

Sorry Dusty, I may have you confused with someone else as far as the .001" measurements are concerned. I thought I read a post by you that said that these type of measurements would be "too precise" for woodworking. Sorry if it wasn't you.

I have been reading some old threads, this one with regard to the cross cut table. You and I had apparently been having some discussion about whether or not precise accuracy was possible with the Shopsmith and /or necessary in woodworking.

Yes, I have become something of a convert. Making cuts accurate to 1/16" is often no longer satisfactory. I now realize that much more accurate cuts are possible with the Shopsmith and, once the Mark V is set up properly, do not take any longer. I'm not into .001" accuracy yet but working at 1/32" (.031") is now common place.

[wdelliott]

Dusty,
I see you answered my questions your fence earlier. No need to reply again.

I'm going to keep a look out for the extrusions. Shopsmith description for Part 515328 Fence Extrusion does not show a length.

Thanks again. Helpful.

[dusty]

Dusty,
I see you answered my questions your fence earlier. No need to reply again.

I'm going to keep a look out for the extrusions. Shopsmith description for Part 515328 Fence Extrusion does not show a length.

Thanks again. Helpful.

That extrusion is 25 7/16" long. The one from the bandsaw is 17 5/16" long.

Combined then I have a 42 3/4" long fence on the revised Sliding Cross Cut Table.

[keakap]

I just wonder what the other three sets of holes are for.

dado blade? Sanding disc? flip end-for-end?

Whatever. I'm now also convinced I will buy the Aux piece.

more good work.

[navycop]

Is there another example of the one that was on ebay? I guess I started following this thread to late and it is no longer available.

[dusty]

Is there another example of the one that was on ebay? I guess I started following this thread to late and it is no longer available.

If you are looking for description of the sled, I think this is it:

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... ight=cross

This one sells on ebay but the gentleman who makes it only does so many at a time. When they are all sold, you wait.

[JPG]

If you are looking for description of the sled, I think this is it:

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... ight=cross

This one sells on ebay but the gentleman who makes it only does so many at a time. When they are all sold, you wait.

Production of his items are only during his slow season for his primary occupation.

His slow season is the Winter Months and these items start reappearing in the first quarter of the year(Maybe December if things are REALLY slow).

The last time I looked, I believe he was offering it without the miter fence parts at a reduced price. He charges More for a ss version since it has the miter slot bars, and the generic version does not have any bars(you need to get yer own for non-ss use).

This effort on his FAMILY's part IS a work of passion for them(as well as supplemental income!) and the quality of the output is outstanding!

We owe them a debt of gratitude for their not only providing an excellent product, but a loyal ss user and provider of unique ss requirements.

Mixed emotions/opinion re ss restriction re 'competing' items being posted, BUT I feel this is in the realm of a tool review as the previous posts/threads have been which ARE 'allowed'.

P.S. The nitty gritty begins here >>>> http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... stcount=13
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[keakap]

Wow. It just might be time for me to buy that auxiliary table now to complement the sliding table I already have.
Paul

A piece of melamine coated plywood (a la Woodcraft), 1/2 I believe, works perfectly well too. Make a hardwood runner, tight fit, and drill a few holes, Viola! (what a gal, that Viola.)
Height just right (a hair under the sled for easy workpiece movement).
Then you can take another piece of the leftover 1/2" ply to lay on an Aux table for long cutoffs.

I love the ZCI for the sled setup. Probably got the idea from Dusty.

[keakap]

When I first initiated this thread, I was trying to figure out why the Auxillary Cross Cut Table had four (4) sets of holes for mounting its small plastic miter bar.

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Now I am wondering whether or not four sets of holes is typical. All of the catalogs that I have, that show images of this table, show only two holes (1 set).

What gives?

Hm, the multi sets of holes would allow you to cut a new slot with up to three blade changes, no?

Mine looks a little different, since I cut the slot a little different. ly.
When a new slot is needed-- old one chewed up or blade change to, say, thinner kerf-- I slide the Aux thru the blade, cut it off at the used slot. Then unscrew the Aux from the runner, move it over 1/4 or 3/8 (forgot which) and re-screw. Then run it to the blade far enough to get support for the entire blade (which, by the way, allows a number of subsequent cuts to fine tune the ZC part, since for ZC you only need 1/4" or so).
I wish I had thought ahead to pre-cut hose extra holes all at the same time. Wooda been a lot easier. Dusty, you got a bonus!