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  1. #1
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    Default Table saw dro help please

    I have an i-Gaging table saw DRO as per pics.
    There are no instructions available on how to install it on a t/s,
    From the parts included, from the pics, I can't see any parts that correspond with other parts to make it fit a t/s.
    I don't have the tools or experience to be designing and making brackets, especially to fit parts with no threaded holes etc.



    Has anyone got one of these, pls.


    I approached Timbecon re this problem.
    They responded that it is intended for table saws, and that I would just have to make it fit.


    Being in lockdown I can't take it back (yet) for them to show me how.

    My main priority is to get it fitted and working.


    Can anyone help with this, please.
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    Have a look at this vendor, the photos they have on the page may give you ideas
    iGaging 0" - 32" Digital Table Saw Fence Readout

    Cheers
    Phil

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    Thanks Phil,

    Looks like I have no choice if I want it to work -
    make a bracket.
    I appreciate the link.

    Cheers
    Keith

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    Hard to tell from this pic (can get more if required)

    But i just use a $1 angle bracket and a block of wood and just hold it against the fence while moving it to get the measurement. This was meant to be a temporary measure what is now just kind of 2nd nature as i use the saw.

    Its crude but it works, i see maybe a .05 by really squeezing it, which i think is more to do with play in strip then anything else

    My sawstop fence how ever has enough height clearance to actually go over the top of the strip and reader which is why i was able to do it this way.


    Also my table saw isnt sagged, its just the curvature from the panorama pic
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    Gday hb,

    Thanks for your post.
    Yes I would like some close up pics, please.
    Timbecon suggested magnets might work;
    so I'm keeping an open mind, and taking in all options I can.
    Cheers
    Keith

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    Hi mate here is some close up pics, most of the stuff was all meant to be temporary, but has ended up permanent

    Very accurately screwed down , in the end it was just easier to screw it into the top of the rail.


    Can see here that the fence clears the height of the digital scale.


    My 70c bracket and block of blackbutt as a spacer. I've kind of left it this becuase i wasnt sure how to attach it to the fence with out anything permanent in case i wanted to use the fence on the other side of the blade, or even just lift the fence off, any permanent bracket will need to be undone.





    The only other downside is having the magnetic strip on top, means you just have to be a bit careful about hitting it, but i've never had it as an issue.

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