Extension/Floating Table Attachment

[dusty]

I am preparing to attach some fixtures to the edge of my extension tables but the edges are exceedingly rough. I want to file these edges smooth and true to the table tops but I am concerned about removing the material.

Is this a joint between the top and the sides or is it just material that is residual from the casting process and adds no structural integrity??

[JPG40504]

IF you ARE referring to the shallow rough ridge running from front to back about 1/8: below the top surface, IMHO it CAN be removed without affecting structural integrity of the table. I believe that roughness is a parting line caused by the die cast mold.

[dusty]

Whatever that rough area is, it was causing me alignment problems with one of my home made jigs. Note the operative word WAS.

I filed the side of one extension tables smooth, to eliminate the rough edge. I also passed it by the conical disk a couple times to make that side parallel to the other. Basically, I squared the side of the table with the bosses on the end of the table.

Just as a side comment....This does not necessarily mean that one cannot do damage by filing and grinding as I have. If you decide to do this yourself, for whatever reason, it could end the usefulness of an extension table.

If I have any problems with this table that could possibly be caused by the grinding, I will report that here.

[JPG40504]

Assuming you did NOT overdo it(grinding) I do NOT think you have created any problem. I assume you removed just enough material to get a true edge(not very much!).

I am wOndering what you ARE 'adapting"!

[baysidebob]

Assuming you did NOT overdo it(grinding) I do NOT think you have created any problem. I assume you removed just enough material to get a true edge(not very much!).

I am wOndering what you ARE 'adapting"!
Your over-development is showing........

[keakap]

I am wOndering what you ARE 'adapting"!


"adapting"?

I thought he was attaching. Wouldn't that be "adOpting"?