Hello, I’m considering adding a sliding table to my table saw, a General 350. There’s not a lot of accessories made for this saw but the Robland sliding table lists the General as one of the saws it can be used on, Delta and Powermatic the other two. The question is, anybody used this sliding table and what do you think? Somewhere I read a review that is was a real bear to get adjusted correctly or there was other problems. I don’t recall exactly what it said or where I found the article. On the plus side, as sliding tables go it doesn’t appear to take up a lot of room as some do. They ain’t cheap either. The larger size lists for $945.00– OUCH.
Thanks for any info you can add
AKwoodworker
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AK,
You should also take a look at the sliding tables offered by Exaktor Tools. (http://www.exakortools.com). Their largest unit is $590. I believe they will fit your General. As with any aftermarket sliding table, you will have to remove the left cast iron wing from your table saw to install the new piece.
Dan Kornfeld, Owner/President - Odyssey Wood Design, Inc.
I don't recommend either the Exaktor or the Excalibur, which is nearly identical. I owned an Exaktor, which I attached to my Unisaw, and constantly had to adjust and calibrate it - I never trusted it. It takes up a lot of room, and isn't easily removed from the saw, even if you opt for their quick disconnect hardware. And by the time you're done spending money, you will have invested almost 2/3 of the cost of the better Robland sliding table.
I sold the Exaktor, kept the Unisaw, and bought a Felder KF700 saw/shaper.Namaste,
Gary
http://gwwoodworking.com/
The Felder is a solid piece of machinery - you've chosen wisely.
I added a Jet sliding table to my left tilt cabinet saw recently and found it to be quite useful. Set-up was crucial but I have'nt had to readjust. I like the fence and the cast aluminum top is generous compared to many units out there.
The only drawback to the table is the protruding pipe that occupies the space I used to use for ripping. Now I stand to the left of the pipe which may be a little safer but not quite as comfortable.
Good luck finding one.
Edited 1/11/2003 8:34:02 PM ET by Ben
I have one, on a 350. It's pretty good; cast iron, way more substantial than any of the others out there. Doesn't take up as much space as many of the others out there either, but capacity is smaller. They all take some tweaking to cut square; in my case, students knock it out from time to time (that's okay....they can fix it). If you want to make a lot of cabinets, this probably isn't the one for you.....it doesn't have the ability to hold 2' x 8' rips easily....but for smaller stuff, or furnituremaking, it's a good tool.cabinetmaker/college instructor. Cape Breton, N.SWAY too conservative to be merely right wing
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