8
GB
will be necessary to drill the lower holes through
the end panel flanges. If drilling, make sure you
position the holes as shown in the inset in (Fig. 5),
to give you the full range of height adjustment in
the bracket. Centre punch the hole positions and
drill
1
⁄
4
" or 6.5mm holes.
Fit the inner track to the Workcentre by locating the
coach bolt heads through the keyholes in the end
panel brackets (Fig. 6). Tighten the round knobs
and then temporarily tighten the four Nyloc Nuts
(12) holding the inner track to the brackets.
ALIGNING THE TRACKS
STEP 12
On Series 2000 Workcentres, push the legs of the
Workcentre diagonally outwards to ensure that it is
fully stable on the folding stand.
Position the outer track parallel to the inner track
approximately 700mm away from it. Place the table
onto the tracks with the inner (smaller) bearings
on the inner track. Always fit the table in this
orientation. Slide the table to each end of its travel
and adjust the position of the outer track. The
lengthened outer bearings make this a non-critical
adjustment.
STEP 13 - Adjusting Inner Track Height
Next you have to fine-tune the height of the inner
track. Fit the extension table fence to the sliding
table so that it extends across the Workcentre table
(Fig. 12). Loosen the front bearing channel bolt
and adjust the height of the front panel bracket
until the bottom of the fence is around 0.5 - 1mm
above the Workcentre table. Slide the table to the
rear of the workcentre and adjust the height of the
rear bracket. Tighten the bolts and Phillips screws
holding the brackets to the end panels.
STEP 14 - Adjusting Outer Track Height
Next, adjust the height of the outer track until the
fence is level, and parallel to the Workcentre table.
Check the table throughout its travel for diagonal
rocking on the tracks, and fine tune the height of
the outer track if necessary. Adjust the height stops
on the outer track legs to lock-in the correct height.
With the sliding table positioned midway along the
tracks, engage the front and rear locking latches
(Fig. 7).
Adjust the Phillips
screws until the heads
enter the rectangular
windows and the table
cannot be lifted.
(It will be necessary to
unlock the latches and
lift the table clear to
make these adjustments).
STEP 15 - Fine-tuning the Inner Track
The last step is to fine-tune the inner track position
in the horizontal plane, to ensure that the extension
table scales are accurate.
Series 2000 Workcentres:
With the extension
table fitted and locked, and the rip fence removed,
insert the standard Workcentre rip fence and set it
to 500mm using the end panel calibration marks.
Loosen the four nyloc nuts on the inner track
support brackets and adjust the inner track
sideways until both front and rear scales read
exactly 500mm, when sighting down the front face
of the Workcentre rip fence. Tighten the four nuts
and remove the Workcentre rip fence.
MK3 Workcentres:
Extend the extension table
fence across the Workcentre until the tip is level
with the left-hand edge of the saw slot. Check for
parallel by sliding the extension table so that the
fence tip runs the length of the saw slot. Loosen
the four nyloc nuts on the inner track support
brackets and adjust the position of the track until
the fence tip aligns perfectly with the saw slot at
both ends of the table travel.
To ensure the correct scale reading, position the
extension table with the front scale level with
the front of the saw blade and measure from the
blade teeth to check the scale reading. Adjust the
position of the inner track if necessary until the
scales are accurate, ensuring the track is moved by
exactly the same amount at each end.
Finally, double check the parallel alignment and
scale accuracy by repeating the above steps, or by
making a test cut.
Your Sliding Extension Table is now fully assembled
and ready for use.
Assembly
Fig. 7
