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Did you build the extension table and drop the insert into it, or did you find a table that fits the saw too? If you found a table that fits the Grizzly saw I would be interested in the part number for that. Thanks.

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Brock:

I think most of the table top adjustment mechanisms require an insertable router plate. The router table extension on the Grizzly just has the bit insert plate, with the router mounted to the bottom of the extension using quick release clamps on T-tracks, which would preclude the use of table top adjusters. But you could always order without the extension, and build your own to accept a table top adjuster.

-Mark

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I just took the right extension off and replaced it with a double sheet of MDF using barrel nuts and bolts. I also put on a sheet of black formica laminate on the top. It works great, although one of these days I'd like to upgrade to a newer and more powerfull Grizz, it's not a real priority right now.

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Extension from Rockler

and lift plate from Rockler


Think I'd follow John's lead and build the table though...

-Mark

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Yeah that's the one. It looks pretty cool. I see that one turn of the handle will raise and lower 1/16". That should make for fairly accurate height adjustment if everything is solid.

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Brock...

I did essentially what John did, you can get a template from Rockler for making the the cutout, just use a router and your all set.
What I'm going to do is order the saw and the extension table from grizzly, then route out for my lift plate using this Router Template, then I just add my dust collection unit here: Woodpecker Dust Hood. The last thing I added was this from Rockler: Digital Gauge it allows me to zero out the bit and then adjust the height without fussing with checking the bit, it's super handy when you keep a log of measurements for things like I do when building necks.

One word of caution, if you get the digital readout MAKE SURE that the router plate works with it. I would call and talk to them before ordering to make double sure. Outside of that it's a great system and I highly reccomend it to anyone. The dust hood from woodpecker is a good solid unit and I've had to actually crack the door because with my old DC system it would vaccum lock pieces in place

Let me know if you need more info, I can take some pics as well...

-Paul-

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Paul, upon JohnO's recommendation I also bought the Grizzly saw that you are considering. Left tilt. Man, what a tool! I had been limping along with an old contractor's saw, and the Grizzly cabinet saw was a revelation. Smooth as silk, accurate as it can be.
Tim mentioned a little back pain using his--IIRC--and the only thing I can think of is that the Grizzly is shorter than my old contractor saw. I'm working down a bit as opposed to before. No problems yet w/ the back. (Well, at least not from the saw.)
I'm thinking they intended the unit to be put on one of those tool dollies? That would bring it to the accustomed height.
Anyway, it IS a great tool.

Steve

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Thanks for the reccomendation steve, I'm going to build a little platform for mine, that should solve the height problem :)

-Paul-

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I built a stand for my old Grizz that replaced the one it came with and offered some storage space for blades and other stuff. The thing I liked about the stand was it has four very sturdy legs but on each end it has a cam that I can step on and it comes up about an inch onto a set of heavy duty casters so I can move it around for cleaning and then lower it back onto the legs, very handy.

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