2 of 5: Installing Table Saw Guide Rails -- DIY Biesemeyer Style Guide Rail Series

[@AskWoodMan]

Yes there are holes through the angle iron and tapped into the bottom of the 11gauge tubing. The complete detailed fabrication series showing every aspect of making all three setups will be up in the next few days.

[@Rayovoc]

Great to have helpers and moral support.

[@tommyevans8449]

thanks, Allen. I'm watching the band saw fence build and you do mention the tapping of the tube.

[@ThePolishChef]

I may have missed it but what is the thickness of the 3x3 angle iron?

[@AskWoodMan]

1/4" All the info and diagrams are here for you to download free. vsctools.com/diy-guide-rails/ There are step by step written instructions with photos and more video.

[@ThePolishChef]

Thanks.

[@AskWoodMan]

I am also always available to answer any fabrication questions you have about your particular build. email is best for that. [e-mail]

[@tommyevans8449]

great series, but... Did I miss how to bolt the tube to the rail? Specifically, are the holes in the tube threaded? thanks, T

[@joedance14]

“... high quality, grade A bolts...” are mentioned more than once. For us neophytes, please explain. What are they? How are they different? How would we recognize or identify one vs the other? Where to find them? Thanks.

[@AskWoodMan]

Grade 8 is what I was saying. Hardened high strength bolts available at any bolt supply house and limited selection at big box stores. Online try www.mcmaster.com/grade-8-bolts one of my favorites.

[@sepulchre10]

Didn't quite hear... what's your pup's name?

[@AskWoodMan]

His name is Papi. He turned 12 last summer.

[@sepulchre10]

@@AskWoodMan Our Doxy looks very much like Papi only smaller. Zoe is about 4 months old. Great videos - I learn and learn.