Like many bandsaw tables, mine is cast-iron and ribbed and recessed on the underside. This makes it difficult to clamp fences and jigs to the table. To ease the job, I epoxied a couple of filler blocks to the underside, placing them strategically for common clamping chores. I grooved and notched the blocks where necessary to accommodate the ribs and table stop. I’ll admit that I was nervous at first about using such a permanent attachment as epoxy, but the blocks haven’t proved to be anything but helpful for the past decade. If you’re unsure about placement, try using double-faced tape or hot-melt glue initially.
