A different kind of rail extension

[Derrick]

I got this idea thanks to another post I saw here on the forum. His extensions were made from wood and a whole lot nicer but this is still pretty functional. Sorry I can't remember the other post.

http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1140254647

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http://www.bt3central.com/attachment...1&d=1140255015

Just a modified cart attached to the bottom rail slots with Jeff's T-nuts.

[Pappy]

Slick idea.

[Ken Weaver]

Derrick - what material is that - a really good idea.

[final_t]

What cart did you modify? The under-the-rail-slots idea is clever - totally forgot about that area of the rails!

[JSUPreston]

Now, that's what I was talking about in the other post. More details, PLEASE!!!

[lrogers]

Very good idea!

[jhart]

Excellent idea. Would be interested in more detail of materials, etc.

[dkhoward]

Ditto Show us some close up photos of the mounting system also

[Derrick]

The material used to make the cart is called Textube and held together with Creform connectors. It is kind of a PITA to get since you have to order it direct from Creform. I posted a recent link to it in another post (Creform workstations). However a person could easily do the same thing with any kind of steel tubing and connector system, electrical conduit for example. Anyway here are the pics of the slides. You have to make sure you use two inline for stability.







Note: never use red grease on your textube if you want it to look good

[dkhoward]

Thanks Derrick. I think I have seen the next mod to my saw!

[tribalwind]

i love it ! thanks for posting man~

since getting my makita SCMS i can do most of my long crosscuts with that.but im sure this will still come in handy for thin sheet-goods!.

guys,think sched#40 pvc would flex too much?
where'd ya pick up them hexagonal t-nuts ? sweet

[Derrick]

Jeff's T-nuts...good stuff. There is a link on the forum main page. Good prices too.

[mehranh]

quote:Originally posted by jxyoung

Craftsman micro torque wrench $26 off. Now $48. 9/16 to 9/18

I would consider something else.
These do not have lifetime warranty, Husky@HD,and HF ones do. I have both and the Husky is better in 1/2" drive size due to 250

[paulstenlund]

quote:Originally posted by jxyoung

Craftsman micro torque wrench $26 off. Now $48. 9/16 to 9/18

I would consider something else.
These do not have lifetime warranty, Husky@HD,and HF ones do. I have both and the Husky is better in 1/2" drive size due to 250

[tribalwind]

quote:Originally posted by jxyoung

Craftsman micro torque wrench $26 off. Now $48. 9/16 to 9/18

I would consider something else.
These do not have lifetime warranty, Husky@HD,and HF ones do. I have both and the Husky is better in 1/2" drive size due to 250