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   jackplane | Dec 28, 2004 05:21pm | #1

   laminate is a great surface for this use; i use one for my ts outfeed table/workbench.

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   Pondfish | Dec 28, 2004 05:42pm | #2

   I've found shellac to be fairly slippery -- I use it on my TS sleds (applied onto MDF).

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   jako17 | Dec 28, 2004 05:49pm | #3

   We use tempered masonite sealed with shellac and waxed on all our runoff and assembly tables,Cheap and effective and easy to replace.

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   mitch | Dec 28, 2004 07:30pm | #4

   laminate would be ideal, but whatever you use, put it on both sides of the top to control warpage.  a outfeed table that isn't pretty flat could be dangerous- binding, kickback, etc.  the last thing you want is a heavy offcut riding up on a warped outfeed table at an inopportune moment.

   m

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   Jimmbo | Dec 29, 2004 04:50pm | #5

   Try shellac sanding sealer, rather then ordinary shellac.  It contains sterrates, which is like soap, intended to keep sand paper from clogging.  That is why it sands off like a white powder.  The effect is a slipperier (word?) surface.  Light sand the dry surface, and then paste wax and buff over it, and it is very slick.  I use that combination for all jigs that slide, and also for drawer sides / runners since it will not stick over time.  Easilly renewable too - just re-wax every so often to restore.  Have fun!

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   danlmac | Dec 29, 2004 08:03pm | #6

   Thanks so much to all for the input.  Hopefully I can provide advice someday. 

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   HowardAcheson | Dec 30, 2004 04:00am | #7

   >>Try shellac sanding sealer, rather then ordinary shellac

   I'm unfamilier with a product like that.  What is it called and where do you get it?

   Zinsser makes a product called Sealcoat.  They market it as a "Universal Sanding Sealer" (http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=72) but it is just a dewaxed 2# cut of 100% shellac.  It contains no stearates which is a good thing.  Stearates do make sanding easier but are a big detriment to the adherance of some finishes.Howie.........

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   Rich14 | Dec 30, 2004 09:11am | #9

   Sanding sealer is generally for laquer. Such sealers do contain stearates and they sand very nicely and leave a slippery surface. Most are nothing other than a dilute version of the laquer to be used plus added stearates.Most Nitrocellulose laquers and some acrylic-CAB laquers have no problem adhering to such a surface, but these sealers can't be used under solvent-based varnishes.The Zinser Sealcoat is just dewaxed, very blond shellac with additives to extend its self life. Since it has no stearates, or natural wax it can be used to seal under just about any finish.It also works great just as shellac.Rich

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   dondownunder | Dec 30, 2004 04:50am | #8

   Danlmac,

   I have a piece of particle board on the out feed of my sliding table panel saw. The board was a temporary job because PB wouldn't stand up to the abrasion of MDF, melamine decorated board & timber which crosses the table daily & I was just waiting for an offcut of laminate to do a proper job. Well that was 4 years ago & as a special treat it got a couple of coats of pre-cat lacquer about a year later. Since then it gets what ever goes on the cast iron table (Silverglide usually) & is still holding up really well. 

   Don

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   Sphere | Dec 30, 2004 11:13pm | #10

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