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"Gary A in KC"

22/04/2005 2:18 PM

Delta Sliding Table Attachment

I've always thought the idea of a nice crosscut sliding table attachment for
my Unisaw would be a nice addition. But the aftermarket add-ons like the
Excalibur were way to big for what I wanted.
Just saw the Delta sliding table attachment (delta 34-555) in a catalog and
looks like a more practical size version for my use. Have googled and read
some feedback on Amazon. Wondering if anyone here has any experience with
this add-on and would care to express an opinion?

Gary in KC


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"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to "Gary A in KC" on 22/04/2005 2:18 PM

22/04/2005 9:42 AM

It depends on the type of work you'll be doing. If you are cross
cutting lots of small parts this would be a sweet setup. However, if
your working with panels or longer pieces on a regular basis this won't
have the stability you need.

This is just general opinion. I have not worked with this model. But
seeing how most shops I've been in don't have sliding tables unless
it's the real deal $20k+ saw you just don't see them.

If I was going to spend $350 on my Unisaw, I would build it into a
larger table and build a few cross cut sleds.

Pg

Patriarch

in reply to "Gary A in KC" on 22/04/2005 2:18 PM

22/04/2005 9:51 AM

"Gary A in KC" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> I've always thought the idea of a nice crosscut sliding table
> attachment for my Unisaw would be a nice addition. But the aftermarket
> add-ons like the Excalibur were way to big for what I wanted.
> Just saw the Delta sliding table attachment (delta 34-555) in a
> catalog and looks like a more practical size version for my use. Have
> googled and read some feedback on Amazon. Wondering if anyone here has
> any experience with this add-on and would care to express an opinion?
>
> Gary in KC
>

A tablesaw crosscutting sled was one of the more useful things I've built
in my shop. In fact, three or four of them. The largest of mine takes up
to a 22" crosscut.

A Google search on the archives should yield a couple of interesting
threads on design and function, from just the last several years. Your
financial investment will likely be < $10.

Patriarch

Br

Ba r r y

in reply to "Gary A in KC" on 22/04/2005 2:18 PM

23/04/2005 12:42 AM

On Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:18:57 GMT, "Gary A in KC"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Wondering if anyone here has any experience with
>this add-on and would care to express an opinion?


Just build a sled! <G>

<http://www.bburke.com/wood/sleds.htm>

If that dosen't do it, THEN drop the cash!

Barry


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