Outfeed Tables

Canuck · 02-15-2006, 05:35 PM

Hi,

I am currently using a Rigid TS2400LS table saw. It has been a good little saw (for a benchtop) for the type of projects I've had. On numerous occasions, ripping log stock I had been using a roller stand, but I believe an outfeed table would be a better solution.

Does anyone out there know where I could find a good plan to build my own? Preferably with collapsible legs but stronger than a card table.

Any sources or ideas that you may have would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Wayne

DaveO · 02-15-2006, 06:27 PM

I found a couple of these ideas on the Web. You might want to ask Insom. he made a really nice one. The concept is simple a 6-8" wide section the is permently up and attached to your saw. Then a hinged section with folding legs that is lifted in place when need an folded down to store. Here's a couple links:

http://sawsndust.com/p-outfeed.htm

http://members.aol.com/Alamaral/Outfeed.html

HTH, Dave

Travis Porter · 02-16-2006, 01:05 PM

I have rollers on the back of my saw and have gotten to the point that I hate them. They interfere with anything that goes in the miter slot when I use a wide board, hence I have been thinking about doing this.

My question is how do you attach it to the back of the saw and get the height right? I have a biesemeyer fence so I have the angle iron on the back. Do you do some kind of adjustment rig or space it up? Any need to allow for adjustments down the road?

hpetty · 02-16-2006, 01:16 PM

Wayne,

Don't know if will be any help or not since I have a sliding table on my Unisaw, but I have a 4'x8' outfeed table in my shop. It has a particle board base with a sheet of 1/8" hardboard over that to provide easy sliding of materials. The table also makes a great work surface and assembly table even though it is a little high for that purpose. Since I have a sliding table (miter bar is removed in the picture below) it doesn't need to be fastened to the table saw and I don't have to worry about miter slots.

Canuck · 02-16-2006, 02:02 PM

That may be just the ticket, Hugh.

I would have to go with a little smaller version (due to space). Perhaps about 4'x4' would do it. You wouldn't happen to have a shot of the legs/base would you ?

Thnaks bunch!

Wayne

hpetty · 02-16-2006, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Canuk

That may be just the ticket, Hugh. I would have to go with a little smaller version (due to space). Perhaps about 4'x4' would do it. You wouldn't happen to have a shot of the legs/base would you ?

Thnaks bunch!

Wayne

It's not a really great picture, Wayne, but if you'll look in my gallery there is a side shot. The table has 2x4 legs braced with 2x4's I framed the particle board top with 2x4's with the PB 1/8" lower to allow for the hardboard. I screwed the hardboard down and have replaced it once in the last four years. If you go that route make sure you buy tempered material. The non-tempered hardboard buckles pretty badly. The table was just cobbled together, so I don't have any plans.

chris99z71 · 02-17-2006, 10:57 AM

Great pictures and ideas guys! Thanks

Steve D · 02-17-2006, 01:05 PM

A table definitely beats rollers and the outfeed can be dadoed to allow use of miter slots for gauges and sleds. You can make cheap adjustable legs putting a T nut in the bottom of the leg and using a bolt. Put a nut on before threading it in and that can be tightened up against the T nut when properly adjusted to lock it in place.

michaelgarner · 02-17-2006, 09:29 PM

Let me know how it turns out so that I can follow you,,your the test monkey,,lol Be blessed friend

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