Powermatic T slot

[Jim Brown]

I recently built an outfeed table for my Powermatic 2000. The mitre gauge has t slot runners. Any ideas on how to cut t slots in the outfeed table? I have looked for a router built the size of the t slots but to no avail.

Thanks for any info.

Jim

[Greg G]

I believe most people don't bother with actually cutting T-slots into the outfeed table. A dado deep and wide enough to accommodate the runner and T-washer is adequate. At least for me...

FWIW,

Greg G.

[Leon]

Like Greg said, also there is no need for that T washer and it's function once the miter gauge is no longer hanging over the front of the TS top.

[Father Haskell]

I built mine with a 3-piece top, with panels spaced 1-1/2" apart to create two full length slots, with no routing needed. Easy to make, and I can run longer sleds. Every other extension table I've ever seen has stopped slots. That seems limiting.

[marc rosen]

Hello Jim, I'm also echoing Greg, Leon, and the Father. Open up your slots to allow any dust to exit from the saw table slots. No need for t- slotting them. Marc

[Bonehenge (B A R R Y)]

I ditch the washers, making the runners square. I'd rather be able to drop an implement into the track than deal with the washers..

[Joe]

unanananimous. Make the slots oversized dados, not tees. outfeed table slots have no guiding function. You don't want your mitre gauge (or sled) to bind in them.

jc