Table Saw Extension Table

[ForumMFG]

I have a 10" 3hp Jet special edition cabinet saw w/ a incra TS-lll fence that I purchased a couple months ago and I now am just getting around to setting it up.  I want to build a right side extension table for it.  Does anyone have any plans or links for something like this?  Can you offer any advice?  I'm just looking for a very basic extension table.  The only reason why I am asking for plans is because it's seems odd to build the table with a 3/4" thick top and still have room to mount it to the table saw.  The existing bolt holes in the table top where the right extension wing would go are only 1 1/4" down from the top, If I use a 3/4" top that leaves me pretty much no room to drill a hole for the bolt plus the diameter of the bolt head.  So it seams that there may be a special way to connect the extension table to the table itself. 

Thank you.

-Dave

 

[tbellemare]

Dave:

I'm just guessing but it sounds like they planned for the extension to hook on using slots with the opening facing toward the floor.

Edit: If I understand you correctly, you have 1/2" radius to work with. What size bolts are to be used?

Tom

 

[harry_]

The existing bolt holes in the table top where the right extension wing would go are only 1 1/4" down from the top, If I use a 3/4" top that leaves me pretty much no room to drill a hole for the bolt plus the diameter of the bolt head.  So it seams that there may be a special way to connect the extension table to the table itself.

couldn't you make the cleat oversized, like 1 1/2 X 1 1/2. drill the holes to 1" depth. then take a 3/4 x 3/4 rabbet out to accept the plywood? your mounting hardware will then be able to be beyond the plywood with still enough heft to hold it.

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