FIG. 11
Apply UHMW glide strips
Apply UHMW Glide Strips
Apply one strip of PSA backed UHMW to the
underside of each of the (3) panels that make up the Utility
Plate panel assembly,
Fig. 11
.
Align the UHMW so that it contacts only smooth surfaces
on your table saw. The UHMW strips serve to raise the
Miter Express panels just slightly above the drop panel
while simultaneously lowering friction between your table
saw and the panels.
NOTE: Do not apply UHMW glide strips to the
underside of the drop panel.
9
OPeraTIOn
OPeraTIOn
FIG. 13
Position miter gauge in receiving slot
FIG. 14B
Gauge position for maximum crosscut
FIG. 14A
Gauge position for small piece work
FIG. 12
Position and lock drop panel
Position and Lock Drop Panel
Slide the drop panel assembly in your miter slot and
position adjacent to the saw blade. The infeed edge of
the drop panel should be about 2-3” in front of the saw
blade. Use the
3
/
3 2
” hex key to tighten both expansion
mechanisms to lock the drop panel in place,
Fig. 12
.
1
Position Miter Gauge in Receiving Slot of
Utility Plate
Slide the Utility Plate assembly into the remaining miter
slot and lower your miter gauge into the receiving slot of
the Utility Plate,
Fig. 13
.
Once in the receiving slot, a variety of positions for the
miter gauge can be achieved to accommodate different
cutting situations. For small piece work you’ll want the
miter gauge positioned forward on the Utility Plate so that
the work piece will be fully supported by the Miter Express
panels. For maximum crosscut you’ll want to position the
miter gauge fence mounting plate near the infeed end of
the Utility Plate.
Figs. 14A and 14B
.
2
5
UHMW strip
UHMW strip
UHMW strip
Drop panel assembly
3
/
32
” Hex key
Tighten expansion
mechanisms to
lock drop panel in
place
2 - 3”
Utility plate
Receiving slot
