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Work Feed Devices (continued)
Work Support for Material over 26"
Wide
When ripping material in excess of 26"
wide, install this fence extension to sup-
port the edge of the work and prevent
material from sliding under rip fence.
Making the base:
• Start with a piece of 3/4" plywood at
least 4" wide and at least 25" long.
• Cut the base to size as shown.
Making the side:
• Start with a piece of 1/2" plywood at
least 3-1/2" wide and 25" long.
• Cut the side to size as shown.
Putting it together:
• Drill holes in side as shown.
• Put the pieces together as shown.
• Install four wood screws at least #8 x
1-1/4" long in lower holes.
Install extension:
• Slide three 1/4-20 x 1" long square or
hex head bolts into T-slot away from
blade.
• Align bolts with 3/8" holes. Place the
side against the fence with the base
extending under the fence as shown.
• Install a flat washer and 1/4-20 nut on
each bolt. Hold device tight against
side and bottom of fence and tighten
nuts.
4"
3/4" Thick Plywood
Base
25"
25"
Side
3-1/2"
3/8"
3/8"
1-3/8"
Screw Pilot
Hole
7-5/8"
Dia.
1"
11-1/2"
11-1/2"
7-5/8"
7-5/8"
Base
Side
Rip Fence
Workpiece
Workpiece
Support