I recently realigned my Ridgid R4511 TS after noticing some burning cutting 6/4 maple (fresh blade too). I removed the fence and its rails, both extension wings, and aligned the right miter slot for 90 and 45 degree cuts. Upon attaching the extension wings, I noticed that I can't draw the left wing close to the main table. It turned out that the three nuts, recessed into the granite, have come loose. The granite surrounding the middle nut was also chipping.
I've read about this problem with the R4511 and taken to careful torque these bolts just enough to snug the wings to the main table. So, I emailed Ridgid customer support, asking for help. Long story short, I was advised to take the whole TS to a service center for inspection and determination if this is a manufacturing defect. Fixing the problem is TBD at time of inspection. Theoretically, I could be hauling a 450+ lbs machine back and forth and not get it fixed.
I've put the parts back together. The right extension table is fine. The left extension is not as tight and the left upper corner is sagging by 1/64" compared to the main table. The fence rails are helping keeping it in place.
Anyone with this saw and this problem? What type of glue can be used for securing the nuts to granite? Epoxy?
Thanks!