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Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:36 am
by danr
jbergen wrote:Hey Paul! Hope to see you again at Sucia this summer!
I've made some changes to my outfeed table since I wrote that blog post. I got tired of having to adjust the outfeed table every time I raised, lowered or tilted my 510 table. My outfeed table is now very similar to the one Dusty has, and recommends. It works much better and now requires no additional adjustments. It's also easier to remove, and rarely needs to be removed.
Hey thanks for the pics and description. I like this and plan to use your ideas and improvements
Dan:D
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:30 pm
by JPG
d.rositer wrote:Hey thanks for the pics and description. I like this and plan to use your ideas and improvements
Dan:D
Do understand that alignment of the support 'ball' joint
must be in line with the table axis of rotation so that the oft rotates about their common axis. It took us a long time and frustration to get that understanding. I do not wish anyone to repeat it!
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:45 pm
by dusty
JPG40504 wrote:Do understand that alignment of the support 'ball' joint must be in line with the table axis of rotation so that the oft rotates about their common axis. It took us a long time and frustration to get that understanding. I do not wish anyone to repeat it!
This is all so very true but it only becomes important if the OFT is used with the Main Table tilted a significant amount of the time. I change back and forth so keeping the OFT in the same plane as the main table was important to me.
It was also important to me to not need to adjust the length of the support leg every time I changed table tilt. My back and knees just do not like that sort of movement so I avoid it when possible.
I am still very surprised that Shopsmith has not released an outfeed table that does this. All they would need to do is locate a manufacturing facility. The design work has all been done (complete with field test).
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:49 pm
by danr
JPG40504 wrote:Do understand that alignment of the support 'ball' joint must be in line ... I do not wish anyone to repeat it!
OK, not that obvious until pointed out. I'll watch and add this to my notes.
Dan