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    Default Sliding Extension Table Jigs.

    At a recent poll of Triton owners the sliding extension table came a close second as the best add-on to the Triton workcentre.

    Whilst I agree that the extension table is good, all good things can be improved upon with a few jigs.

    Therefore I have built a new fence, a 200mm and 400mm spacer boards and a mini extension table set for 90 % cuts on both the workcentre and router table.

    The first picure shows the maxi extension table as supplied by Triton.


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    The fence I replaced with a new fence which is not as long but thicker and incorporates 2 hold down clamps which are easy to use.



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    I find that when using the extension table it is inconvenient to change over to the MK3 fence when needing to cut small pieces. So for years I have been using this 200 mm spacer board against the extension fence. This alows me to cut smaller pieces without having to use the workcentre fence.


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    To give the maximum measurement for the smallest pieces I use a 400 mm spacer block.



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    I also built a mini sliding extension table, using Triton guide blocks, with a home made fence which is set for 90 % crosscutting.
    The fence has got a measuring tape which is for reference purpose only. The front of the fence is lined with sandpaper to assist grip.


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    This photo shows the extension table with two sets of removable hold down clamps.


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    This shows the extension table attached to the router table.


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    This is a close up of the front of the extension table , the fence and the hold downs.


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    This is a close up of the back showing the details of how the fence is fixed to the table. A bit of T-track with a coach bolt allow easy calibration of 90 %.



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    In practice I find the new fence much easier to use as it is very easy to clamp boards to the table.

    The spacer boards allow me to do all the cutting for a job using the extension table only without having to change to the workcentre fence.

    The mini extension table is just the right size for use with the router table.



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    Peter,

    great jigs, as always!

    With regards to your crosscut sliding table, I must admit that I tend to always set my fence at the rear of table with the timber pushing up against it. Either way is effective though for narrower stock but I don't think you can crosscut 1200mm around the other way.

    Must admit I have my set of bearings from Mr Triton, just need to build the new table - the sailtrack for the 90deg adjustment is just the tip I needed - thanks for that one. I also like the sailtrack across the top of your fence for sliding the toggle clamps into.

    BTW, you need to whack some of the Telecom Gold on the Triton table itself, certainly showing it's age
    Ray

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    Ray
    You really are a cheeky person.
    If you think Peter's virginal(in appearance) mk 3 is showing its age it's lucky you'll never see my poor battle scarred, scratched old trooper. Peter looks after his stuff better than anyone I have ever heard of.
    Whenever I look at photos of his workshop I feel the urge to remove my boots in case I get dirt on something.
    Cheers

    Jim

    Ps Peter
    another great job, well done
    Cheers
    Jim

    "I see dumb peope!"

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    Jim,


    Don't give in to your "urges" and keep your boots on as I have a firm rule of not letting anyone without proper footware into my shop.


    Peter.

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