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   BruceS | Aug 21, 2008 06:36pm | #1

   Shortening is easy,  Hacksaw.  Stretching is much tougher ;-)   

   Actually,  Try Craigs list!  Someone locally may want to barter or trade.  Make two people happy.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   heartwould | Aug 21, 2008 06:54pm | #2

   Right now I just wish I lived in Northern Utah . . .

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   RickL | Aug 21, 2008 07:14pm | #3

   It's a shame to shorten it. I've modified several to hinge like a drop leaf table so it's the best of both worlds.

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   lostcreek | Aug 21, 2008 10:39pm | #4

   RickL,
   I think I basically agree with you, and I can see how to hinge the table, but how do I handle the fence system?
   lostcreek

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   RickL | Aug 22, 2008 02:40pm | #8

   You have to add shims to the bottom of the rails to bring in line with the table. All must be on the same plane and you can hinge it. It's all simple and logical. Maybe not quite so simple as there is some thonking involved to make it work.  Folding legs with adjusters on the bottom to set the long table back in the original plane especially when using the small mobile base for the short model fence.

   I'm actually doing a cut down model now. It would be cheaper to swap them for shorter fence parts. Just hate to see them cut down and it's handy to have the long rails on that rare occasion so my modification has it's place.

   Edited 8/22/2008 7:48 am ET by RickL

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   USANigel | Aug 21, 2008 10:57pm | #5

   Before you cut anything, try some rearranging your space. I often use the 52" capacity of my dewalt saw. Most of the time the table is used as a light duty bench.

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   EdHarrow | Aug 22, 2008 12:12am | #6

   It's only the matter of distance - I'd be up for a trade.

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   Woodman41 | Aug 22, 2008 08:11am | #7

   you can buy a 30" rail and cut down the table. I have a Unifence on my saw which attaches only from the front, but the parts are all interchangeable.

   Call these folks up, they have replacement parts and should be able to hook you up.

   http://www.sawcenter.com/unisawparts.htm

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   RickL | Aug 22, 2008 02:45pm | #9

   The Sawcenter is near me and I know them well. Not going to get into why I know them well.  They are a small dealer and will ultimately order most of the parts from Delta anyway. I find it easier and faster in the long run to order direct. All of the online parts places still have to order from Delta and they usually have higher prices than Delta.

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   Woodman41 | Aug 22, 2008 05:00pm | #10

   good feedback, I don't have any experience with them... my Unisaw has never needed anything!