My table is not DIY, it is a star-lab 4x8. I thought I would get some better response here vs posting in the MFG specific forum. If this needs to be moved please do admins, I mean no offense that is for sure! My table is pre-drilled and tapped for 3/4-16 in all six of the foundation legs. I was wondering if anyone has tried using Acme Rod for leveling feet? Or any threaded carbon steel rod for that matter, here is a couple of links, what do you all think? I have searched the forums and have not found a lot of posts on the subject. If you have a suggestion or experience with a particular product please post it up.
https://www.roton.com/product/acme-s...w-right-59609/
https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Rod-...d+rod+3%2F4-16
Thanks!
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Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
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Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
Why do you want to change, just buy some 3/4" 16 thread bolts and use them. 

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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
acourtjester wrote:Why do you want to change, just buy some 3/4" 16 thread bolts and use them.
My table came with bolts installed in each of these holes. They are exactly what I use for levelling. Bulltear/Starlab 6x12
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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
If you want to do a bit more than just a bolt, you could do something like this.

THese area bit overkill as the thread is M30 (30mm) threaded rod. I just turned the ends down and plug welded from underneath. Yur 3/4 (19mm) would be fine!

THese area bit overkill as the thread is M30 (30mm) threaded rod. I just turned the ends down and plug welded from underneath. Yur 3/4 (19mm) would be fine!
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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
Great Idea rodw, should I get hardened bolts, like M8 or better? Or would just regular carbon steel be good, what do you guys think?
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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
Ordinary grade bolts or threaded rod would be fine, no need for high tensile ones. But just buy stuff that suits your existing threaded legs.
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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
You might consider machine leveling pads from Mcmaster carr or Grainger
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Re: Acme Rod for Leveling Feet?
A band saw we purchased came with two 20 foot long roller tables for material to feed into and out of the band saw (it's a very large saw)
the roller tables were shipped with acme thread adjusters as the roller tables have 6 legs each, they work great to level out the tables to the saw.
the roller tables were shipped with acme thread adjusters as the roller tables have 6 legs each, they work great to level out the tables to the saw.
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