Ripping large boards with the TS75 and two rails

[sancho57]

I had the same issue with shorter boards. I realized it was my technique.  The saws lateral movement and the rails moving were the problem for me.

 

[Sparktrician]

Make sure you have a long perfectly flat surface to reference off of when you are joining the two guide rails and make sure to at least triple check the guide rails against the reference while tightening the set screws.

I use a 48" Stabila level while joining the rails and it certainly wouldn't hurt to have something longer...

I used to use a level in the same manner until I got the Betterley Straightline Connector.  It's every bit as accurate, if not more so. 

That looks like it would be much better than a level, still my biggest problem connecting guide rails are the cheap slotted screws that strip every time you tighten them, Does anyone know what size screw it is ??? I would love to find some with an allan head on them...

Check out this thread for info on nylon-tipped replacement screws for the connector bars.  They take a 3mm hex wrench.

 

[rljatl]

Make sure you have a long perfectly flat surface to reference off of when you are joining the two guide rails and make sure to at least triple check the guide rails against the reference while tightening the set screws.

I use a 48" Stabila level while joining the rails and it certainly wouldn't hurt to have something longer...

I used to use a level in the same manner until I got the Betterley Straightline Connector.  It's every bit as accurate, if not more so. 

That looks like it would be much better than a level, still my biggest problem connecting guide rails are the cheap slotted screws that strip every time you tighten them, Does anyone know what size screw it is ??? I would love to find some with an allan head on them...

Check out this thread for info on nylon-tipped replacement screws for the connector bars.  They take a 3mm hex wrench.

Sorry Spark.  I was thinking it was Richard that found those screws.  Thanks for the link.

 

[sessler2013]

Make sure you have a long perfectly flat surface to reference off of when you are joining the two guide rails and make sure to at least triple check the guide rails against the reference while tightening the set screws.

I use a 48" Stabila level while joining the rails and it certainly wouldn't hurt to have something longer...

I used to use a level in the same manner until I got the Betterley Straightline Connector.  It's every bit as accurate, if not more so. 

That looks like it would be much better than a level, still my biggest problem connecting guide rails are the cheap slotted screws that strip every time you tighten them, Does anyone know what size screw it is ??? I would love to find some with an allan head on them...

Check out this thread for info on nylon-tipped replacement screws for the connector bars.  They take a 3mm hex wrench.

Thank you!