BT3000/BT3100 rip fence and miter fence stop block

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    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
    https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...nce-attachment

    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.
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    Or for the rarely use stopped rip cuts along the rip fence
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    Or it can be used for setting lengths of crosscuts on the miter fence with the cut piece to the left of the blade
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    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.
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    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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    Last edited by LCHIEN; 02-21-2024, 01:06 AM.

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      An interesting design. Just my $.02 worth here though, move the T bolt through hole a bit further away from the cross piece, the way it looks somebody with fat fingers like me will have a heck of a time tightening that wing nut down...

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      Yeah, I just did, I got a actual knob from graingers today. Moved it another 1/2 inch back. see P.S. for article.
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