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I really like the idea of the Sliding Router Table that Nick introduced. In fact I believe I have assembled everything I need to build one with one possible exception. Now I get to show my stupidity.

What is a #10 1-1/4" RHWS & Washer (4 sets Req'd). More importantly where con one locacte these little jewells?

I took Nicks plans to one of the big box stores and also to a local we have every hardware item known to man and left everyone scratching their heads. Jim

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fjimp wrote:".....I took Nicks plans to one of the big box stores and also to a local we have every hardware item known to man and left everyone scratching their heads. Jim

I'm loosing faith in the floor people at big box stores. But local hardware folks should have known the answer to your question. After all - they sell them! I first ran into the abbreviations several years ago on woodworking plans, and was baffeled for a while. Now I find these are commonly used abbreviations.

I didn't understand why Nick chose RHWS rather than FHWS until I realized the screws go in from the bottom of the cleats rather than the top. This is a good plan, as you can lay the sliding table upside down and lay the OPR table on top. This way you have a perfect "jig" for spacing the side cleats. I'd drill and screw one side - then keeping the OPR table on top - drill and screw the second side - first putting a spacer like a couple of playing cards between the OPR table and the second cleat. One playing card width should give you enough room for a good slide without much play. (No pun intended)

What ever you do - DON'T drill 1" holes on the slotted side of the sliding table. Only on the other (back) side.

Well I suppose it serves me right to try and complicate something simple.

I am thankful I asked the question. I do appreciate the good advise for assembly. Thank you. Jim