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Featherboards on Aluminum
Issue: Issue 218
Posted Date: 3/10/2009
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I want to use feather boards on my table saw but the table is
aluminum and has no T-slots and no flat areas on the back for clamping.
Suggestions?
Michael Dresdner: I once had a similar situation that I solved
by drilling a few holes in strategic spots in the table top. Think of a
workbench with just a couple of bench dog holes. You can leave them as
holes to drop in pegged boards, thread them with a tap, or epoxy in
threaded inserts that let you screw down boards with either a standard
size threaded bolt or a
threaded knob. Design your feather boards to work with the holes.