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29th March 2013, 06:32 PM #1Intermediate Member
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shop made triton extension table
Hi all
I have a mK3 triton tablesaw and I like it a lot but would like it a whole lot more if I could cut about 500-700mm wider than the table allows.
Any plans for a shop made type extension table out there?
Thanks
Blinger
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31st March 2013, 11:41 AM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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not what you asked ....... maybe worth a try
Hello,
I have just picked up a Triton Mk 3 on ebay for $51
Maybe you could do the same ..... then mount teflon strips or UHMW tape on the tables of each one and have them side by side ..........
Would'nt be as as good as the sliding extension table.
Maybe having bought the 2nd triton for cheap you could somehow adapt the sliding mechanism on the 2nd one ? That might be worth investigating - use the saw sliding bracket in the rails to carry your sheets - would need some minor modifications to the saw bracket and perhaps some lubrication in the rails - will have a go myself.
My original plan was to have one set up for the router and one will stay as a table saw.
Have made a sled for cross cutting so I never have to convert back to cross cutting mode.
Bill
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3rd April 2013, 01:46 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Don't have any plans or pics, but I did something for my 2000 for a few big cuts that might suit.
I used a large scrap of chipboard, but would prefer MDF for more permanent.
I would use a piece 1200 x 1800 with teh blade down below the table sit the board side ways over the table so that the sheet is hanging over the left. Rough picture attached to help explain.
once you have it set up start the saw and raise it up slowly through the new top. You now have a zero clearance top. You do loose some cutitng depth but working with large sheets this should not be an issue
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10th April 2013, 01:15 AM #4
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10th April 2013, 01:22 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Good idea.
I have a couple of sheets of MDF looking for something to do so might have a closer look at this tomorrow.Geoff
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10th April 2013, 10:15 AM #6
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10th April 2013, 01:59 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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Probably just age and weather catching up with me
Did a bit of Triton sawing and routing on HMR particle board to convert some old cupboards for use as a pantry. It's good to know that after 23 odd years, The Triton is still up to the job.
An extended table will be a big improvement.Geoff
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