I'm totally sold in the idea of the LS positioner for a router. But is it perhaps a bit of overkill on a table saw?
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I think that depends on what you are doing with it and how particular you are. If you are making cabinetry, small fine wood working projects etc, then definitely worth it. I love the repeat ability of it. Not just cut after cut, but if I am changing cuts and then want to go back to that exact measurement again it is dead on. Hope that helps
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No overkill, it's spot on over and over again. Once your setup is done, that's it ! The ease of spot on cutting is EXCEPTIONAL. When you change out the saw blade and you have a different size kerf, you zero out, and off you go. NO DISECTING YOUR TAPE MEASURE. it's right there. Luv the setup.SPOT ON, SPOT ON, SPOT ON
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It depends what you are making with your table saw and how accurate you want to be. I have had mine for a few years now and I'm glad I made the purchase.
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Absolutely Not. You can quickly go back and forth between measurements and know that it is going to be correct. No measuring from blade to fence. I do small cabinet work and consider this a valued asset to my table saw. I would hate to have to do without it. Mine is on an older cast top contractor saw.
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No other fence can get a solid accuracy like this fence. It's so precise and can turn a beginner to a pro in no time. Your stocks will be square all the time. AND it's not an overkill on a table saw no matter what size is your saw. By the way you can get better results using it on a table saw than on a router table. Go ahead and grab one you wont regret it.
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For me, it was overkill. I really enjoy the simplicity of a traditional Biesemeyer style fence. But there are plenty of people who love the micro-adjustability and repeatability. To your point, I think those same traits are most welcome on the router table. I don't own the router version myself but have used it many times at the William Ng School. Works very well in that application. But again, it's all going to come down to personal preference.
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The 1.75 HP router has served me well mounted on a router table. Has never bogged down and has handled every job I needed done. Perhaps the extra horsepower will help if one is routing hardwoods extensively but I have used mine on oak with nary a problem. Perhaps a commercial user would have a better answer.
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The saw works beautifully in the two situations I have: construction and furniture making. On construction projects, I use the Dewalt stops on the stand. I can live with +- 1/16". For furniture work, I'm back at the shop, using a custom made extension table with with stops that don't move. For furniture, I can not have any deviation. That's my solution. In a previous comment, the writer suggested you snug up the stops, and be careful about how much pressure you put on them with your workpiece. I do this out of habit, and it usually produces pretty good results.
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This is underpowered for a router table, imho. You'll need to go up to one of the over 3HP routers for a table. I suppose you could run it in a table, but it will struggle with larger size bits.
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Bit works fine for me....I would suspect too deep a cut rather than the motor. Try several shallow cuts if you haven't tried this already.Note that I used a Porter Cable model 6912, which is 1 3/4 hp, same as the router power you used.Of course if the router vibrated before it touched wood then you have a balance problem. Unlikely.
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it is posible if someone makes an adapter plate for your table or you can make your own , but i dont think it is a good choice for a router table , ideally you want a bigger router for table routing
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Looked through my book and couldn't find the info you wanted.I can say this , it has worked perfectly for me the motor is a soft start which is nice, I have a 8 inch router that is no problem for the saw. It also has a very well designed safety system. I know some would discard this first thing. The one thing to remember is this is a light weight contractor saw.
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The problem would be how to mount the arm to the table saw. The fence is mounted with screws that would have to go into the table saw top, and I suspect this would not be a good idea. I use the INCRA table saw fence, which mounts on rails running along the side of the table saw. This works very well for my table saw, and I suppose you could exchange the router fence for the table saw fence face. That should work, I think.
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they sell both custom specific to certain routers and blanks to drill your own holes, so I don't know if they have your particular router, you may need to get the blank and drill your own holes, as far as mounting to a table, I built my own custom top and added it to my table saw. so now it doubles as an extension for my saw and a built in router table, sorry I couldn't be more helpful with your specific question, but perhaps this gives you an alternative solution. good luck
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Definitely. Just clamp or secure your stock properly first. Drill a starter hole of needed and then go to work. I used it with a router and a circular saw.
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Hi Jim,I have to say it is invaluable being able to change bits from above the table. The set I have cost me about $750 dollars but I wanted to do it right and buy the best quality items. The Kreg router table is my first ever router table. I always told my wife I was limited to what I could do with the router because I did not have a table. Now I have one and I just made her 2 items tonight on the table that I would not have been able to do free hand. I think she loves it too. I have the Triton table mounted to the Kreg as a dedicated router. I have everything set up so all I have to do is adjust the bit height and cut away. Hope this helps,Greg Hi Jim,I have to say it is invaluable being able to change bits from above the table. The set I have cost me about $750 dollars but I wanted to do it right and buy the best quality items. The Kreg router table is my first ever router table. I always told my wife I was limited to what I could do with the router because I did not have a table. Now I have one and I just made her 2 items tonight on the table that I would not have been able to do free hand. I think she loves it too. I have the Triton table mounted to the Kreg as a dedicated router. I have everything set up so all I have to... » Read More Hi Jim,I have to say it is invaluable being able to change bits from above the table. The set I have cost me about $750 dollars but I wanted to do it right and buy the best quality items. The Kreg router table is my first ever router table. I always told my wife I was limited to what I could do with the router because I did not have a table. Now I have one and I just made her 2 items tonight on the table that I would not have been able to do free hand. I think she loves it too. I have the Triton table mounted to the Kreg as a dedicated router. I have everything set up so all I have to do is adjust the bit height and cut away. Hope this helps,Greg « Show Less
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Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck.
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I'd have to say "NO" this item is for drilling holes for shelving. Unless I'm missing something, why would you use your Router Table to drill holes?
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This is not for use with a router table. this item is clamped down to the piece of wood and using the drill bit provided with a drill to make evenly spaced holes. if you are planning to use this drill bit in router, this is extremely dangerous. if you are planning on insetting this device into your router table, it would be more than useless.
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it's questionable. I personally think you are better off with a bigger router. If you are a do it yourselfer you will end up using a router more than you think. I only got the plunge router attachment for a Styrofoam project I had
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Yes you can, but....I tried some jointing but was unsuccessful. The fence is not precise and stable enough for jointing. Also, the "table" is unsteady and with a large router vibration is an issue, especially when the board makes contact with the bit. If you lived down my street I'd give you mine to try it out for yourself. In retrospect I wish I'd gone with a full size router table.
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I would think not. The mounting part is permanent and would interfere with table saw operations. They do make a table saw fence that might serve for table saw and router operations, but I'm not familiar with it.