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BT3000/BT3100 rip fence and miter fence stop block
With the small t-nut for the front of the rip fence and miter fence, I made a new stop block that can be used on both
When used on the rip fence , it can set a stop for cross cutting fixed lengths off a piece against the miter fence without risking a kickback from continuous contact with the rip fence.
Or for the rarely use stopped rip cuts along the rip fence
Or it can be used for setting lengths of crosscuts on the miter fence with the cut piece to the left of the blade
I made the height a hair less than 2" (the drawing says 2" but 1-15/16" is better) to match the fence extrusion height but not drag on the table; the groove is centered at 1" so its symmetrical as you have to flip it between the rip and miter use. I added a small dowel protrusion (drawing says 1/8" but I made mine 1/4") to sit in the groove to keep it level and from rotating
I made the width exactly 2.00" so that when used on the rip fence to stop cross cuts, I could use the fence rail rip width markings and add 2" to set the cut off length (if your ruler is zeroed right).
I had the T-nuts as described, I added a #10-24 x 1-1/2" stud loc-tited (or super-glued) to the nut, and a wing nut. I have a small knob on the way which is nicer than a wing nut. For the stud, you can get a long #10-24 set screw at the hardware store or cut a piece of all thread.
P.S. I moved the hole for the t-nut back to 2" from the front. Added the 10-24 knob I ordered. Added a reminder label for the width of 2 inches.
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