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   PADDYDAHAT | Mar 03, 2008 04:53am | #1

   James, my Delta T jig has instructions in the owners manual to shift it from a left or right tilt saw so call them to get a copy or get it on line. Your approach could be dangerous, please be careful. Paddy

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   JamesS | Mar 03, 2008 05:12am | #2

   Paddy.......... I looked at the manual & it doesn't refer to any changing. I looked the jig over & see no way to convert it??  Mine is a 1992 model, #34-182. Maybe you have a newer model?? I have no plans on running it if it's unsafe. Too many grandkids I want to see grow up!!!

   James

   Edited 3/2/2008 9:14 pm ET by JamesS

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   PADDYDAHAT | Mar 03, 2008 06:55am | #3

   James , usually  there is provision to shift the bar on the bottom to other pre- tapped holes. I would still call Delta and if you get the "new B&D answering staff" ask to talk to the Delta techs  in Jackson Tenn. If they decline, ask to speak to their supervisor. You have a $100 tool and it dosen't work for you, be nice but proper AND insistant as you work your way up the line of supervisors. Paddy

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   JamesS | Mar 03, 2008 07:06am | #4

   Paddy........There are no other tapped holes on the bottom. Older model, I guess.

   I'll call Delta. I've had good sucess w/ their 800 # in the past.

   Thanks, James

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   johnlill | Mar 03, 2008 05:30pm | #5

   James,

   The older models did nid not have the tapped holes. You could have a machinist tap holes.

   John L

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   DaveinPa | Mar 04, 2008 02:57am | #6

   You need to invest in the Delta Tenoning Jig 34-184 and do it the right way. This jig can be used on left or right tilt saws. My problem with is you can't make a tenon on 5/4 or above because of the bed being stationary.

   
   

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   Edited 3/3/2008 6:58 pm ET by DaveinPa

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   JamesS | Mar 04, 2008 08:07am | #7

   Dave:   Good idea!  I'll look into getting the 34-184 as you suggest for the left tilt here. I'll take the old one up to my summer home where I have the right tilt CS.

   Thaks James

   Edited 3/4/2008 12:14 am ET by JamesS

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   waldo731 | Mar 06, 2008 12:35am | #8

   I'm not sure about this model, but most of the ones on the market are made by the same factory, so:

    

   On the woodcraft model, you have to completely diassemble it. The "top plate" lifts off the "base plate" and then you will find some heretofore hidden fasteners that attach the guide bar. You should be able to shift the bar over to a new set of already drilled holes.

    

   Hope that might help!

    

   Spencer

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   JamesS | Mar 06, 2008 04:32am | #9

   Waldo..... There is only one set of holes on the Delta I have. It's old!! I need the newer model. Time to help the economy  (again).  I can take the old one up north this summer to use on my "old" Delta CS.

   James

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   Samiam1022 | Mar 07, 2008 12:22am | #10

   JamesS

   I had the same problem.  Just used a 3/4" piece of plywood bolted to the face of the jig to move it over.  Also added 1/4"x1 1/2' plywood to the back to hold it strait.  It works great and I didn't have to buy a new jig

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   JamesS | Mar 07, 2008 03:59am | #11

   Sam..........  Great idea!!  I just measured mine & looks like it will take (2) thickness's of ply to move it over.

   Thanks, James

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   Samiam1022 | Mar 07, 2008 04:51pm | #12

   Don't make the plywood go all the way to the bottom of the jig, just the face of the part that moves back and forth.  If you make it all the way to the bottom it will limit how wide you can make your tenon because the stationary part of the jig will hit the plywood as the jig is moved to the left.  Sounds confusing but you'll understand when you start to add the plywood. 

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   JamesS | Mar 09, 2008 08:06am | #13

   Samiam1022.....I made the ply pcs. today, (2) thickness's like you said. Looks like it will work fine. I have joints I'll try on it in the next few days.

   Thanks to everybody's helpfull suggestions!

   James