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Outfeed Table
… blade is tilted. ADJUSTABLE. Hut there's another benefit to mounting the outfeed table this way. The table can be positioned anywhere across the back of the saw for any size … S3 Bfl> *Vx 2" HEX BOLT 18 ShopNotcs No. 20 FEATURE PROJECT Mounting the Table The outfeed table mounts to the saw by way of an iron pipe, a pair of support …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 20
March 1995
Fold-Up Outfeed Table
…aligning it with the cast iron surface of the table saw. REPOSITIONING TABLE. The rails also provide a quick way of repositioning the table to accommodate workpieces of different widths. Depending …a clamp, see Fig. 4. The goal is to make the surfaces of the outfeed table and table saw parallel to each other. So you may need to shim under the clamp.…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 50
March 2000
Modular Outfeed System
… No. 72 S H O P P R O J E C T Hardware (1 unit) • • • • • • (4) 3/8" x 4" Swivel Levelers (4) 3/8" T-Nuts (1) Plastic Laminate (5" x 34") (22) #8 x 2" Fh Woodscrews (2) 3/8"-dia. Wood Table Pins (1 pr.) 23/4" Draw Catches Materials (1 unit) A B C D E Bottom (1) Sides (2) Top (1) Stretchers (2) Feet (2) 3/ x 5 - 31 4 3/ x 5 - 281/ 4 2 11…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 72
November 2003
Table Saw Workstation
…table and the table saw without having to “break down” either setup. (Plans for building the router table extension begin on page 8.) CABINETS. The table saw and router table…. B. Router Table. To save space, the extension table doubles as a router table. There’s even a removable fence. C. Outfeed Support. A simple outfeed table provides plenty…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 50
March 2000
Table Saw Workstation
… ROUTER SHOP VACUUM HOSE STUDDED KNOBS MAKE IT EASY TO REMOVE TABLE SAW SHIM PADS LEVEL TABLE SAW WITH TOP OF OUTFEED CABINET DOOR STOP DRAWER … hooking the dust hose from the shop vacuum up to the table saw or router table fence. No. 66 ShopNotes 21 F E A T U R E P R O J E C T A SIDE RAIL (2!/2" x 17!/2") D BACK RAIL (2!/2" x 21%/8") (21…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 66
November 2002
Router Table Fence & Accessories
… S & A C C E S S O R I E S Sliding Faces ———————————————————————————————— 5 OVERVIEW b. a. The key to this router table fence is the pair of…E S S O R I E S 3. Featherboard ——————————————————————————————— 1 a. A featherboard is an important accessory for holding a workpiece firmly against the router table (see photo above). Plus, it helps…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 69
May 2003
Table Saw Cabinet
… fathead «heet metal screws with a straight shank. Not*: If you're hooting up the table saw stand to a dvstco'iectoror shop vacuum, youV also need a plastic coupler. For a complete… the distance from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the saw table and subtract the overall thickness of the crossbar (1^4"). The uprights are held together with…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 25
January 1996
Adjustable-Height Assembly Table
… stock to slide across. Worksurface – Besides outfeed support, I find the assembly table makes a good general-purpose worksurface. So whether I’m belt sanding (lower … F E A T U R E P R O J E C T Top —————————————————————————————————————————— It’s a pretty good bet that the top of the assembly table will see some heavy-duty use. So it needs to be…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 60
November 2001
Table Saw Outfeed Support
…/2 - 36 (Rough) 2 3 x 21 - 161 / / / 4 2 2 3 x 2 - 18 / 4 Fold Up and Store. When not in use, the table folds up for easy storage. www.ShopNotes.com 31 building the 1 Support An… and a flush trim bit. The laminate creates a durable surface for the table. Top Dadoes. To complete the table top, you’ll need to cut a couple of dadoes. Align these…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 93
May 2007
Table Saw Workstation
…outfeed support — this project gives a small saw big-time features. benchtop table saw Workstation Benchtop table saws are designed for roughand-tumble work at a jobsite. But their …SIZE HOLES FOR !/4"-20 THREADED INSERT BOTTOM 3!/4 (19" x 30") Part of what makes this table saw station a great addition to a small workshop is you get a lot of …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 104
March 2009
Top-Notch Router Table Cuts
…, a featherboard works as a third hand to prevent a workpiece from lifting off the table { Featherboard. A featherboard prevents the workpiece from shifting while routing. or drifting away… of a featherboard act like springs to hold the workpiece against either the table or the fence. In addition, they prevent a workpiece from kicking back toward …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 133
January 2014
Jointer Extension Tables
…provides a durable surface that allows a board to slide smoothly across the table. Note: Covering both sides of the table with laminate will keep it flat with changes in humidity. … in the edge of the metal table. < Step 3. Finally, use a straightedge to ensure that the extension table is level with the metal table on the jointer. Once it’s level, …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 48
November 1999
Router Table Edge Jointing
… and betterlooking projects. { Set Up the Fence. Clamp the auxiliary fence to the router table fence. Then place a combination square against the “outfeed” side. Adjust the fence until it’s… The Setup. With the bit in your router, you can set up the router table for jointing. This is really very simple. Start by clamping the auxiliary jointer fence…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 87
May 2006
Jointing on the Table Saw
…you need to settle for less than perfect cuts. You can turn to your table saw. Jointing on a table saw? I know it sounds hard to believe. But with this technique, you … How It Works. The key to using your table saw like a jointer is duplicating the offset of a jointer’s infeed and outfeed tables. But instead of tables, I used the rip fence, as in …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 96
November 2007
Locating Your Table Saw
…the top without catching during a cut. You can still locate taller tools near your table saw. If you rip wide panels only occasionally, then feel free to locate a …project. Shared Space. The bench on the backside of the saw serves as an outfeed table. Like I mentioned before, you can borrow space without sacrificing saw capacity. Taller power tools…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 135
May 2014
Table Saw: Ripping
…No. 9 •* cceeeones There are a number of simple accessories you can make for your table saw to make ripping safer and more accurate. All the accessories shown … when ripping thin strips.) OUTRIGGER Ripping a long or large workpiece on the table saw can be awkward. To provide additional support to the workpiece, I built a simple …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 9
May 1993
Router Table Tips
… right. In fact, a “router-jointer” puts a surprisingly straight edge on a workpiece. To turn a router table into an edge jointer, simply attach the laminate to the left (outfeed) side of …you can rout the last 1/16" of material with a flush trim bit on the router table, see drawing. With the template still taped to the top of the workpiece, raise …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 50
March 2000
Best Place For a Table Saw
… long way toward making your workshop more efficient and enjoyable. TABLE SAW NOTE: LONG EXTENSION CORD NEEDED FOR TABLE SAW NOTE: CENTRALLY LOCATED SAW IS CLOSE TO MOST TOOLS … WON’T GET SNAGGED OR BUMPED SPACE NEEDED FOR CUTTING SHEET GOODS TABLE SAW ROUTER TABLE NOTE: LOCATING TABLE SAW ALONG A WALL OPENS UP FREE SPACE IN CENTER OF SHOP …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 79
January 2005
Table Saw Workcenter
… first job is to build the main cabinet that supports the table saw and router table. Take a look at the drawing at right and you’ll…x 3/ " Sheet Metal Screws 4 • (4) #6 x 5⁄8" Fh Woodscrews • (8) #8 x 1" Fh Woodscrews • (1) Router Table Dust Port www.ShopNotes.com 21 making the Top The table saw and router table top is where the work will …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 89
September 2006
Easy-to-Build Table Saw Storage
…accessories. FLIP-TOP EXTENSION WING The stamped steel extension wings that came with my table saw are barely functional. They do offer some added workpiece support — but that’s about… good idea to on the side of the saw cabinet. NOTE: SANDWICH RACK BETWEEN SAW TABLE AND EXTENSION PEGBOARD RACK After seeing just how handy a pegboard rack near my …Read More