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James Scott	01/01/2012 10:51:47
3 forum posts	HI all happy new year I have a hobbymat MD65 that ive never bolted down its only been used for non dimension work. Ive been bitten by the bug i need to bolt it down and start to make some toys and tools My trouble is the hobbymat has 3 mounts 1 either end on the closest side to the operator and 1 in the middle of the bed on the back. how would you approach leveling this? Im looking forward to some ideas James
Bazyle	01/01/2012 13:51:55
6956 forum posts 229 photos	You only need a bolt if you feel it is going to slide off the table owing to vibration. Levelling if you need to can still be done with shims under the corners. Alternatively you could place it on 3 small raisers which will allow the bed to take its natural shape like a 3 legged stool. Then to twist the bed just put a jack under one of the rear corners.
James Scott	02/01/2012 20:41:31
3 forum posts	Thanks Bazyle I think ill try the shims first see how i get on with it James

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