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Grizzly Table Saw Router Extension

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All,
I am purchasing a Grizzly G0690 10" table saw with the extension for the router table. The issue is Grizzly only creates a hole for the bit to protrude through. I would like to add a JessEm router lift underneath. The question is: Can I hire someone to mill out a space in the extension to fit a router lift? I was concerned about decreasing the stregth of the piece. It seems like the thickness is there and the size is OK...

Thoughts?
Thanks for your help...
 
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Router extension table

Personally I wouldn't and didn't when I bought an extension for my table saw. I ended up making a free standing router table out of my extension a Bench Dog Pro Max cast iron. In fact I made 2 of them.
I didn't like the idea of clearing off the router table fence and lowering the cutter height in order to utilized the full width of the table saw. I like being able to leave the router table set up then make any cuts I want on the table saw and back and forth. Just my preference however. ;) Unless you are absolutely cramped for floor space I would not spend the $420 on the extension you are contemplating. Instead get a great Bench Dog 41" wide table with the proper plate already milled in.
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