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camerio wrote:Where is the Mark5 table on your design ?

I think this will answer your question (hopefully for all those versions I have posted).

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dusty wrote:I think 1/4" hardboard would work for the vast majority of tasks but occasionally I push something through that is heavier and might exceed the capacity of the hardboard. Think 1" MDF ripped into 4" wide pieces. This doesn't happen often but it does (has) happened.

But, maybe a cross member beneath the hardboard to provide that support would do the trick.

That is why I suggested a grid under the plywood/hardboard (similar to a dust board under a dresser drawer). It will give you the strength you need without the weight.

dusty wrote:I think this will answer your question (hopefully for all those versions I have posted).

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I see now where we stand ... thanks Dusty .. Keep on

dusty wrote:I have used baltic birch on a previous version and it works well. The only exception might be for someone who has serious limitations on what they can lift.

That same previous version has an attachment mechanism that hooks over the rear extension rail and is very easy to remove and reinstall. I have posted several pictures in other threads that show that.

Both that version and this (if this turns into an OFT) will drop down and hand on the back side of the Mark V.

A smaller table is certainly an option]a link[/URL] though not the one I was thinking of.

Dusty,

I remember seeing those brackets you made that just hooked over the table bar. I had the linked saved in my favorites. a link
Don't know if this link will work.

Jack

claimdude wrote:Dusty,

I remember seeing those brackets you made that just hooked over the table bar. I had the linked saved in my favorites. a link
Don't know if this link will work.

Jack

With the single exception of the table itself just about everything aspect of my OFT has been revised.

This happened because the original version was not well thought out. I needed an out feed table and the next day I had one. It worked, sorta. I made changes to correct what I saw as issues.

I am now getting to the point where most of the issues have been eliminated. Now I am faced with a new question. Do I just rework the existing table to incorporate all of the modifications (actually, I am almost at that point) or do I build the final version from scratch.

Being frugal, I think I know which way I will go.

Jack, are you saying you need a link or do you have what you need?

dusty wrote:With the single exception of the table itself just about everything aspect of my OFT has been revised.

This happened because the original version was not well thought out. I needed an out feed table and the next day I had one. It worked, sorta. I made changes to correct what I saw as issues.

I am now getting to the point where most of the issues have been eliminated. Now I am faced with a new question. Do I just rework the existing table to incorporate all of the modifications (actually, I am almost at that point) or do I build the final version from scratch.

Being frugal, I think I know which way I will go.

Jack, are you saying you need a link or do you have what you need?

I thought you were looking for the link that showed your aluminum angle that just hooked over the table rail rather than the rail being inserted through a hole in the rail. The hook over appears much quicker to install. The link in my email above showed those rail brackets with hook openings.

Thanks Dusty

claimdude wrote:I thought you were looking for the link that showed your aluminum angle that just hooked over the table rail rather than the rail being inserted through a hole in the rail. The hook over appears much quicker to install. The link in my email above showed those rail brackets with hook openings.

Thanks Dusty

This last set of brackets could very easily be made into hook overs. Just four cuts with the bandsaw and a little bit touchup with a file and scotchbrite pad.

I was looking at one of the earlier posts in this thread and I have a suggestion: for the infeed side, use 2 longer tubes along with two floating tables to create a space to stand in between when completing the cut. That way there could be enough support on the outfeed side (I already purchased the outfeed table Shopsmith had for sale earlier this year).

BPR

ryanbp01 wrote:I was looking at one of the earlier posts in this thread and I have a suggestion: for the infeed side, use 2 longer tubes along with two floating tablesto create a space to stand in between when completing the cut. That way there could be enough support on the outfeed side (I already purchased the outfeed table Shopsmith had for sale erlier this year).

BPR

Would you consider posting a couple pictures of the Shopsmith OFT.

I should have some time to do that this next week. I'll try to take a picture of using the floating tables on the infeed side as well.

BPR