The machine I just received has a .004 inch dip over the length of each 27 inch long jointer table. How flat were other people's tables? Thanks.
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Are you saying the table is not flat? Or are you saying they are not co planar? .004 over 27 inches is within the tolerance of my work.
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I don't have the equipment to measure as you have but I can tell you the performance of the tool has been terrific and accurate (after I leveled the planer table. My only complaint has been the rough finish on the tables. I scoured and ground them pretty smooth with stones and oil.
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The tables can be adjusted. The manual outlines the procedure. If you know you are off by 4/1000ths, you have a way to measure the tables. I adjusted mine with a known straight edge from Lee Valley and feeler gauges.
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I just got through returning my unit back to Jet. The outfeed jointer table in my unit had a problem similar to what you mentioned. It was impossible to get the tables coplanar and level sideways because the outfeed table was far from flat (however, the infeed table was perfectly flat). I also heard that the frame of the unit itself is not very strong, and can warp if you take too-deep a byte on the planer. That warping cannot be repaired.
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Mine was bad enough so that if I placed a straight edge across (not lengthwise) the outfeed table it would rock significantly. It didn't matter where I put the straight edge across--it would till rock. The tech support person who came to my house said that it was bad enough to call the unit unusable.
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I would sit in the middle of the bench though... I weigh 209 and sat near the end of one of the benches right after assembly and caused the table to pop up on the opposite side a little. I wasn't testing it on purpose or anything... just an observation. I do like the table.
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I get same measurement. It's a fantastic table, and well worth the money compared to others I have seen. I hope it works for you.
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Heck, my legs are 36" wide. The table legs are only 31-1/4" wide. Always double check all dimensions with a helper. I like the table quite a bit. I was a woodworker for 30 years so I did accidentally acquire knowledge along the way. This was a good deal. By the way my waist is less than 36 so just kidding about he legs. Bob
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Hi ALTM, I just got out my tape measure and checked for you.....the measurements for the assembled tables are: 14.5 x 19 x 26 inches. I love them.
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have know idea, mine is gas, but if you measure between the opening of the handleswhere the table will be put, it should be 8 1/4 inches. works good, good luck.
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I have had the same problem. Lifetime tables have redesigned the new tables and the edges are thinner for stacking tables. It is a problem that you should take up with lifetime to see if they have an answer. I have not done that yet.
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Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through... » Read More Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill « Show Less
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The size of the table is 48" from one flat side to the other flat side in an octagon (8 players) configuration. I have tested it on a standard 33" or 34" card table and the flat sides of the poker table almost match the corners of the card table. This causes about a 6 inch overhang on each side of the card table. I am testing it with 6 people this weekend. I have no idea how it will work stability wise with either table. We may wind up playing on the floor or at one end of our rectangular dining room table. But if it works, it beats the heck out of a regulation poker table that costs in the thousands. It is too bad there is not a moderate cost poker table out there.
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Hello! I ordered this table a few months ago. The table is of regular height.
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I never measured the table itself. I am 5'4" and if I lie on the table without the face rest it seems I still have at least a foot or so of extra length before the end of the table. It is wider than most tables and that is why I chose it. I am happy with it.
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The 1" x 8 is 0.525 across the flats. Obviously, you will need one to open a bi more. I use my tap in. Wood lathe, meaning that the part is chucked and the head stock locked. The tap is set in position to start and the point of the tail stock pressed into the centering hole on the flats end of the tap. I then use an adjustable crescent wrench to turn the tap while advancing the tail stock to feed and keep pressure on the tap. This is a bit of a dance as my tail stock is 10 TPI and the tap is 8 TPI. JUST DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU DON't REALLY WANT A 1.250 x 8 TPI TAP!!
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The company web sit may have that info. Meantime, flatten it in vise and maybe use a washer over it. A local machine shop would make a better one for a couple bucks
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Mikki, I am sorry, but it is very difficult to say without the full assembly, and I do not have it assembled at the moment. I only have 2 bike variant. I might be able to an experiment for you tonight, but not right away. Without the "real" experiment, it appears that 27" is either on the very edge or slightly not enough. Again, I would not take my words for granted until the "in place" measurement.
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Fence is moved as one piece. On that one piece are 2 adjustable sacrificial fences that move the width of the table independently. Included are plastic shims to place behind these fences to create an offset so you can use as a jointer. Not a bad little table that has its pluses and minuses. Dust collection is ok and it is also kind of small. It does the job and is insert is easily adjusted. The fence forward-rearward adjustment is a bit clumsy and there are a lot of piece attached to the fingerboards that can get annoying. i do not have any flatness issues. Not sure there is a better option for the price. Just remember the size limitations. Fence is moved as one piece. On that one piece are 2 adjustable sacrificial fences that move the width of the table independently. Included are plastic shims to place behind these fences to create an offset so you can use as a jointer. Not a bad little table that has its pluses and minuses. Dust collection is ok and it is also kind of small. It does the job and is insert is easily adjusted. The fence forward-rearward adjustment is a bit clumsy and there are a lot of piece attached to the fingerboards that can get annoying. i do not have any flatness issues. Not sure there is a better option... » Read More Fence is moved as one piece. On that one piece are 2 adjustable sacrificial fences that move the width of the table independently. Included are plastic shims to place behind these fences to create an offset so you can use as a jointer. Not a bad little table that has its pluses and minuses. Dust collection is ok and it is also kind of small. It does the job and is insert is easily adjusted. The fence forward-rearward adjustment is a bit clumsy and there are a lot of piece attached to the fingerboards that can get annoying. i do not have any flatness issues. Not sure there is a better option for the price. Just remember the size limitations. « Show Less
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When you say table are you refering to a router table or table saw? If it is a router it helps to have ~25 inches to the incra side to be able to fully use the system, even more when you are using the vac system. If on a tablesaw, you will need the incra rails and adapters, you mat want to add support legs, you can make those. Hope that answers your question.
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Don't know. I have older 415 and with a small piece of plastic l adapted the surface of the table which left a space between the bed of the machine and the table .The table had foldable legs and was the right height for my machine...works great for me.