Another Router Table Extension question

[eric_ht]

I've seen several post on router table extensions and they've all been some type of wood. (mdf, plywood, etc). But what do people think about a cast iron extension wing? Too heavy on the rails? Woodworking supply near me has one on sale and it's about as cheap as I can make one myself. Link to it is posted below. Would love to hear others thoughts.

Thanks

http://www.ptreeusa.com/edirect_cast_iron.htm

[chrisexv6]

What saw are you attaching it to?

I wouldnt think it would be too bad on the rails, especially if you are also able to bolt it to the factory saw top/extension wing. Not possible in the case of the 4511 granite top, but pretty easily doable on a cast iron saw (because you can drill holes in the cast iron wing to put bolts thru)

-Chris

[eric_ht]

Sorry, I forgot to put in the post it's the 3650.

Thanks

[cisco1138]

I have an eye out for the Grizzly h7507 Cast Iron Extension. I like the fact that is doesn't have those fence mount slots, the T slot or that oversized Router plate. I have no use for them. I like the fact that it includes two leg supports, I plan on using it to fill the gap on the right side of my TS3650

It's on back order right now, been waiting since early April.

[chrisexv6]

Peachtree has their cast iron wing on sale for 149 (100.00 off)

http://www.ptreeusa.com/edirect_cast_iron.htm

-Chris

[TomD]

I purchased a cast iron wing from HF for $50.

[cisco1138]

I purchased a cast iron wing from HF for $50.

12" or 18"?
A solid slab or perforated?
Did it have the cutout to accept a router from underneath?

that's how much Grizzly is charging me just to ship theirs to me!

[TomD]

I am not sure if their still selling them. Mine is 12" x 27" with a router cutout, and a rib system underneath for mounting the router.