bp122
Expert at Jibber-Jabber
Hi all
My axi table saw has a cast iron table top.
On its sides and back it has tapped m8 holes on the vertical edges, but the front side doesn't. Instead it has two blind tapped holes going upwards from underside to mount the fence rail.
This complicates the t square fence I am designing. It will simplify the fence a lot if there were tapped holes on the front face.
I think it measures about or just under 8mm in thickness on that face.
Would it be a good idea to drill and tap this face to attach a rather heavy steel fence rail? Would I need a special drill bit?
Of course, I will be using a drill guide bush to get it perpendicular to the surface.
My concern is only 8mm (or less) of thread engagement (unless I can put a nut in the back if I can reach in there)
Thanks in advance.
My axi table saw has a cast iron table top.
On its sides and back it has tapped m8 holes on the vertical edges, but the front side doesn't. Instead it has two blind tapped holes going upwards from underside to mount the fence rail.
This complicates the t square fence I am designing. It will simplify the fence a lot if there were tapped holes on the front face.
I think it measures about or just under 8mm in thickness on that face.
Would it be a good idea to drill and tap this face to attach a rather heavy steel fence rail? Would I need a special drill bit?
Of course, I will be using a drill guide bush to get it perpendicular to the surface.
My concern is only 8mm (or less) of thread engagement (unless I can put a nut in the back if I can reach in there)
Thanks in advance.