this is a link of a post thread on the subject.
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How to add extension rails to your BT3X00
https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...-rail-profiles
this is a link of a post thread on the subject.
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Somewhere along the past I documented the Rod Kirby Shop Built (DIY) Miter Fence Holder
After he retired his BT3000, Rod Kirby sent me his original shop made miter fence holder that was famously in all his posts. Typical Rod Kirby craftsmanship. Not that hard to make.
The above PDF can be downloaded and has the measurements for the holder parts - its rather simple,
Really takes a top plate, a block and a compound T-slot... -
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Somewhere along the past I documented the Rod Kirby Shop Built (DIY) Miter Fence Holder
CCF-KIRBY MITER FENCE HOLDER DETAIL.pdf
The above PDF can be downloaded and has the measurements for the holder parts - its rather simple,
Really takes a top plate, a block and a compound T-slot strip, plus you need a 5/16-18 x 3" bolt and a 5/16-18 female threaded knob the latter two can be bought most hardware stores.
I'm pretty... -
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How to set Bit and or blade height using various methods.
By Loring Chien
Oct 20, 2024
Someone remarked how they had a hard time setting bit heights. Here is a brief tutorial on several ways and the best way I have found.
The classic way is to use a ruler and measure the tip of the cutting bit, as shown below:
This is some problems, hard to see, parallax, resolution. And that the tip of the bit is not flat but pointed. The cut will be to the depth...10-20-2024, 09:50 PM
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