Instructions for installing my 10' PowerStick?

[jamescapecod]

Hello
Just looking for simple instructions on replacing my buddy's 4' stick with the 10' powerstick we purchased with the machine.

[Tom Bachman]

I got a 6' powerstick approved and it's on its' way here as I type this. I'll be swapping out the original and will be very interested in some insight on how it's done as well.

[Brady Watson]

Pull the release lever/cam handle on the right side of the machine and lock it in the disengaged position. Pull old stick straight out. Put new stick straight in, being careful that the back edge isn't too high or low to engage the V-rollers. Then engage the cam handle and make sure you are fully engaged into the gear rack.

Aside from this, there may be outriggers that you have to install to assist in carrying the weight of the longer table. There should be instructions for this when you get your new stick. In the meantime you can read the documentation here.

-B

[Simops]

As Brady said.......I would certainly have support as Shopbot recommends.
I have a 6 footer and use roller stands to support the stick even though SB reckons not required......it's just that with my heavy deck, spoilboard and material I just don't like seeing all that weight pushing down on the rollers.

Cheers

[Bob Eustace]

We had a bit of trouble swapping ours out as the widths were different - ended up loose. Adjusting this IMHO is rather primitive. There are no offsets/cams - you loosen and tap with a hammer. You have to lay on your back to do all this. Consequently we dont swap out. There seems to be very few swapping out tables on a regular basis. The biggest problem is you lose all reference points on your table. Machine is two years old so yours could be improved in thus area perhaps.

[jamescapecod]

i suppose the real challenge i have is attaching the 3/4" mdf to all the small clips and sliding that onto the rail... we had a hell of a time attaching that thing.

any advice on attaching a bed to the rail?

thanks