devonwoody":3qhnae6d said:
Thanks Mikew;
does that mean I should consider propping up the outside edge of the table with a prop on heavy jobs?
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Hi DW,
I think I would advise being aware of it. It isn't that the trunnions slip, they don't as long as they are tightened down well. But it does flex the assembly.
I have often thought about adding a brace. I guess I don't because I'm lazy. Most of the heavy planks I just try to cut with the bulk of the timber on the left of the blade, which solves the problem.
It occurs under a few cutting conditions I do.
First, when I am cutting small log sections it is very noticable as the log section is to the right of the blade. However, cutting perfectly square isn't too big of a deal.
Second, is when I am resawing a large slab of wood and I am cutting several veneers from the same piece. This means the fence is to the left of the blade (away from the blade the thickness of the desired veneer) and the slab to the right of the blade.
Third, is if I have a 2" x 12" or wider plank and I am cutting several strips off the same width. Again the plank is to the right and the fence to the left. That can put a lot of weight on the right side of the table.
I usually find other ways to compensate if it is critical, such as using roller stands to support the wood.