As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I am about to add a set of half rails to my BT3100. Once I do, I don't plan to move the rails again. If I need more rip capacity, I'll think of another solution.
Since my rails will be fixed, I thought it might be nice to put them in a position so the scale is lined with the blade. (I have never used the scale to this point) However, it does not appear there will be enough room on the left for the MST and the SMT. It looks like the left side of the SMT will be about 1/2" off the left end of the rails. I like having them both on the saw.
I currently have a home made MST to the right of the blade. I like having miter slots on both the right and the left. One solution is to make a more narrow MST for the left, and mount the Ryobi MST to the right.
Another solution is to use a portion of the other half of the rails from the wide table kit I have, to add a little to the left side of the rails. I don't really want two joints in each rail though.
Am I correct that you can't fit the MST and SMT to the left with the fence scale zeroed?
If so, any other solutions?
Thanks.
John
Since my rails will be fixed, I thought it might be nice to put them in a position so the scale is lined with the blade. (I have never used the scale to this point) However, it does not appear there will be enough room on the left for the MST and the SMT. It looks like the left side of the SMT will be about 1/2" off the left end of the rails. I like having them both on the saw.
I currently have a home made MST to the right of the blade. I like having miter slots on both the right and the left. One solution is to make a more narrow MST for the left, and mount the Ryobi MST to the right.
Another solution is to use a portion of the other half of the rails from the wide table kit I have, to add a little to the left side of the rails. I don't really want two joints in each rail though.
Am I correct that you can't fit the MST and SMT to the left with the fence scale zeroed?
If so, any other solutions?
Thanks.
John
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