Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Bosch TS1003 Left Side Support Extension increase the width of your table to 52-inches when used with the Bosch 4000 10-inch Worksite Table Saw.

Product Description

Bosch TS1003 Left Side Support for 10" Table Saw Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. Bosch TS1003 Left Side Support for 10" Table Saw Features: Left Side Support. Model TS1003. Extends 12? and increases working width of table to 52?. Table Saw Attachments Part No. TS1003 Used on Model No. 4000 Sales Pack Quantity 1

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004R5S2
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• Item model number: TS1003
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,335 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Saw Accessories > Table Saw Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must own add-on to an already excellent saw, May 23, 2002

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"js3862" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension (Tools & Home Improvement)

The extension is a great add to the Bosch 4000 saw. It installs easily and operates smoothly. The extension is all steel construction and uses aluminum brackets to attach to the underside of the table. The extra support is great for crosscutting long boards and definitely saves time not having to setup sawhorses or roller supports.

A tip to the perfectionist group - the extension does have a minor amount of slop/droop (about 1/16" in my case) when extended. I remedied the problem with one 1/4" internal tooth lock washer placed between the bracket and the body of the saw on both the front and rear. Torque it down to flatten the washer as much as possible being careful not to strip the saw housing. Placing the washer on the inside bolt of the two keeps the extension fairly level throughout the span of the extension.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Video review to clear up conflicting information, September 24, 2009

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Samuel Curren "TelegramSam" (Lehi, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension (Tools & Home Improvement)

Length:: 3:58 Mins

There seem to be plenty of conflicting reviews on both the left side extension and the outfeed extension, and I've made this video to clear them up. Issues cleared up:
- The front bar for the left side extension is short enough to not hit the red lever for the right side extension.
- Both left side extension and outfeed extension come with a stop knob for securing the extensions either open or closed.
- Both extensions sag just a little, which I fixed by placing a washer (approx 0.043 in thick) between the brace and the tablesaw for the _back_ bolt on each bracket. This modification brought it very close to level, for just over $2 in washers at my local big box hardware store.

I do say a few odd words here and there in the video (quarters when I meant washers, etc.) But I'm sure you can figure it out.

Overall review: These were what I expected, fit my 4100 series Bosch worksite table saw, and were easy to install following the included instructions.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Functionally great, but with defects, November 13, 2005

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S. Lewis (Danville, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension (Tools & Home Improvement)

My left side support arrived with the threads missing from one of the support rods. It appears to have been misformed during the machining process. I had to contact Amazon for a replacement, which they promptly sent out at their expense. They also paid for return shipment of the defective unit.

Others have noted that they shimmed the inside mount slightly to compensate for droop. There is a bit of adjustment in the support arm itself- allowing you to adjust it up by a 16th or so.

Here's a tip: If you purchase the rear support as well, you'll notice that the aluminum support brackets are tapped and include a 'set screw' which is useful to lock the position of the support both for transport, and during use. For some reason, the left support does not include this feature. I picked up a similar thumb screw/ set screw from my local hardware store and added the same functionality to my left side support. Just drill a hole in the thickest part of the aluminum support, and tap threads into it. Now screw in your thumbscrew. No more accidental openings during transport.