I recently scavanged some particleboard with a Formica facing on both sides and figured that it would make a dandy extension table on my Ridgid 3650. I managed to get the thing mounted and noticed that it was riding about 1/64" high in the middle where it buts against the TS. Hmmm, I check it with a straight edge and sure enough, it's bowed. I made a tensioning block and easily drew it down but then found the rest of the top bows downward at the middle, where the router lift will be. Now, the question. Do you think that when I build the dust collection box around the lift opening (lessing some of the resistance to correction) it will flatten out the table? My brain is stuck in indecision. I know the 'maybe', 'try it' and 'don't waste your time - make a new one' answers. I just need a kick in a direction. Geez, I'm tempted to not even post this, it's embarassing. Thanks in advance for your (anticipated) patience,
Chiz
edited for clarity
Chiz
edited for clarity