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Kodi Crescent

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« on: July 15, 2012, 05:51 PM »
I have a question about the MFT/3 rail clamp.  By "rail clamp", I mean the parts that connect the saw guide rail to the side rails of the table.  These are the parts that you adjust to accommodate different material thicknesses when cutting on the table.

My clamps have come apart.  It looks like there are metal hooks used to secure the clamp to the side rail of the table when you close the black lever.  How many of these hooks are there supposed to be per clamp?

Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2012, 06:50 PM »
i think a trip tot eh ekat site would give you an exploded view that might help
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Kodi Crescent

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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2012, 07:31 PM »
Thanks, but I can't get the picture at the ekat site magnified such that I can tell.
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2012, 07:35 PM »
I see one hook on the clamp I assume you are referring to.  Facing the black lever as it would be attached to the table, the hook is on the bolt to the right.  I hope this helps.
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Kodi Crescent

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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2012, 09:02 PM »
Thanks!  Is there only 1 hook on each of the clamps?  It looks like there should be 2.
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davee

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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2012, 10:17 PM »
Only one hook to the top of the v groove.
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Tinker

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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2012, 06:49 AM »
i had the same problem.  i thought something had fallen apart and spent a few minute crawling around the floor of my shop in search of lost part.  finally quit looking on floor and looked over the fitting more closely. Could find nothing broken so tightened the clamp so it took some pressure to work properly and all was good to go.  That was many moons ago and no problem since.
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2012, 10:50 AM »
Thanks all!  I found one part of it had come apart, searched all around and couldn't find the hook.  I'm glad I asked before I ordered more.
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