I have wanted some sort of infeed table on my BT3000 for a long time to allow me to have more distance from front edge of table to blade that would allow me to crosscut wider boards with my miter gage.
My solution was to get a 3rd dual slot miter unit and cut it in half. To mount it I took some maple hardwood and made an insert about 24 inches long to slide thru the new piece and into existing miter slot unit. It allows for a very rigid connection and easy sliding of miter fence across it. This will allow me to remove easily for normal cutting.
I did have to cut a little material on underside to clear front rails.
Their is an interference with fence T-square fence but usually I am wanting to cut wide pieces. I can remove right side unit and get rip fence very close to blade if needed.
I hope to build the cross cut sled from Woodsmith soon to use in conjunction with this modification.
Bob Willey
My solution was to get a 3rd dual slot miter unit and cut it in half. To mount it I took some maple hardwood and made an insert about 24 inches long to slide thru the new piece and into existing miter slot unit. It allows for a very rigid connection and easy sliding of miter fence across it. This will allow me to remove easily for normal cutting.
I did have to cut a little material on underside to clear front rails.
Their is an interference with fence T-square fence but usually I am wanting to cut wide pieces. I can remove right side unit and get rip fence very close to blade if needed.
I hope to build the cross cut sled from Woodsmith soon to use in conjunction with this modification.
Bob Willey
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