Band Saw Table FAQ

Will the table
fit my band saw without modifications?
This table fits most
saws. To check to see if it fits your saw, measure the distance between the
blade and the upright. If this distance is at least 10.5 inches, then the
table will fit. The table includes a miter bar for a 3/4 inch wide by 3/8 inch
deep miter slot on the existing table. Front to back dimension of your saw's
table surface can be no more that 15-1/2''.
How does
table attach? Mounting
Instructions
What if my
band saw's miter slot is a different dimension or my existing table surface is
larger?
If your miter
slot is not 3/4 inch wide by 3/8 inch deep, you will need to make or find a
piece of material the same size as your miter slot and affix it to the underside
of the Rockler Table. This could be made out of wood, milled from metal, or you
could even use the bar off an existing miter gauge that works with your miter
slot. You will also need to install two 5/16 inch x 18 TPI inserts to attach the
hold down clamps if you are not able to use the miter bar supplied. If your
table surface is larger than the end screws in the supplied miter bar will allow
for then the supplied miter bar can still be used as a centering guide if you
have a 3/4'' wide x 3/8'' deep slot. Inserts can then be added farther out on
the underside of the Rockler table.
Recommended
inserts for either of these types of modifications are #68379
5/16 inch x 18 TPI Screw-on Teenuts.
How do you
change the band saw blade?
We've made blade
changes easy. There are two clamps under the table that can be removed by hand
to slip the table on and off quickly. Simply slide the table off to change the
blade, and slide it back on and re-mount the clamps to get back to work.
How thick is
the table top?
The table top is
1-1/8 inch thick.
How does the
re-saw attachment work?
The re-saw
attachment is affixed to the T-Slot in the fence. It helps to keep the ends of
the board away from the standard fence. This allows you to guide the board side
to side to compensate for the blade drift.
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