Reddit mentions of SAWSTOP Cast Iron Wing Assembly (pair)

I bought my saw on Craigslist and it was missing the factory stamped steel extension wings. I looked at replacement wings, and at $60 each I figured I could find something better.




These Sawstop wings are only a little more expensive and there was a review that said they could be modified. The new wings have a four hole pattern and the R4512 has 3. None of the holes line up and they are different sizes. I opted to drill and tap new holes in the R4512 as the 3 holes did not line up well on the new wings.


I used a 17/64th bit to drill the holes. I only had an SAE tap set, so I actually used 5/16th SAE tap with the M8 1.25 bolts supplied by Sawstop. The bolts fit in these threads perfectly. The left side of the saw is much more difficult to install because of the motor housing.


The Sawstop wings are almost the exact same length as the R4512. The bevel on the front is different from the saw, but it doesn't bother me. I'm hoping this will make the saw more stable and is a step up from the stamped steel wings.


Underside for anyone interested: http://imgur.com/gPZjvBP


I was also able to mount my crosscut sled on the side: http://imgur.com/xnhQACv