This question is frequently asked. Each has some relative advantages and disadvantages. Aluminum larger and lighter but must remove to go vertical. Cast iron smaller and heavier but can be left in place to go vertical. You can add a rip fence to the aluminum table for $$$. Cast iron can use the miter gauge as a rip fence at no additional cost. On balance, I don't think it is worth upgrading.baburao wrote:I just have the more seasoned cast iron table and I truly haven't utilized it enough to frame an assessment, yet I'd prefer to hear what others need to state. Apparently, overhauling from it to the aluminum table is as yet an open alternative.
Bandsaw: New style table vs. old style table?
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I have two cast iron tabled bandsaws and for storage the limit of closeness is the table. If I had the larger aluminum tables I'd need more space on my SPT shelf.
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I use the the cast iron one with a 5/8" blade for resawing and use the aluminum with a 1/4" blade for curves and such.
I have no fence for my aluminum table.
I use a miter gauge and extension with a piece of straight composite flooring for a fence. It works great!
I still prefer the cast iron over the "upgrade".
Dan
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Dan,
I notice you have an Irwin Quick Clamp holding the end of the Miter Gauge Bar. Do you have a problem with it trying to lift up out of the slot?
I notice you have an Irwin Quick Clamp holding the end of the Miter Gauge Bar. Do you have a problem with it trying to lift up out of the slot?
Russ
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Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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Rus:
no, not lifting out. I use the clamp to keep it from sliding forward or back.
no, not lifting out. I use the clamp to keep it from sliding forward or back.
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The set screw in the middle of the miter bar is tapered, if you tighten it, it will make the bar wider and lock it in the slot.AEA wrote:Rus:
no, not lifting out. I use the clamp to keep it from sliding forward or back.
edit, actually the setscrew is straight, the hole is tapered.
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
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Russ,
Oh good grief, thanks. That will certainly help when I do wider stuff.
Of course I feel a bit silly, I guess I need another lesson in humility.
Thanks,
Dan
Oh good grief, thanks. That will certainly help when I do wider stuff.
Of course I feel a bit silly, I guess I need another lesson in humility.
Thanks,
Dan
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Dan,
Don't feel bad. We all have to learn these things somewhere. Thanks to Ron for this one. I still find things out about these tools that I have missed before or just plain forgot.
Don't feel bad. We all have to learn these things somewhere. Thanks to Ron for this one. I still find things out about these tools that I have missed before or just plain forgot.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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Thanks Ron,
I usually have a screwdriver with me (leatherman). I have to go get a squeeze clamp.
Much handier all the way around.
I usually have a screwdriver with me (leatherman). I have to go get a squeeze clamp.
Much handier all the way around.