| Project by Cruiszr | posted 05-04-2014 02:00 AM | 5571 views | 25 times favorited | 12 comments |  |
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I thought I would share my new TS out feed table that I have been working on to replace what I have been using up until now. The old table took up valuable space in my small shop. It was something I through together until I could come up with a better design. Here is what I was using before:
Most of the out feed tables I have seen on LJ has been for TS’s with the enclosed motors so wasn’t much help with what I needed. I did find a couple of designs on You Tube which was helpful in getting started. Here are the photos I took along the build process.
After building the frame to cover the motor it was determine that the frame needed to be shimmed 1/8” to get the 3/4” plywood top at the right height to the TS.
Dry fit the table top made from a 4×8 sheet of white wood.
The folding part of the out feed table was then frame and test fitted to TS.
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A 48” piano hinge was used to attached the two frames together .
The legs needed to fold out of the way when the extension table was down.
The fold up legs are 3/4” plywood for supporting the extension table which was not intended to be used as an assemble or work table. If additional support is needed 2×4 legs are clamped for the added strength. Primary design use is an out feed table.
-- George R. Forest, Virginia
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bigjim51
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#1 posted 05-04-2014 02:14 AM
What a Great design. I also have a table saw with the motor hanging out the back. I hope you don’t mind if I copy some of your ideas. Jim
Cruiszr
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#2 posted 05-04-2014 02:24 AM
Not at all, legs gave me the most trouble, had to redesign that part to get it to work out.
-- George R. Forest, Virginia
hoosier0311
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#3 posted 05-04-2014 02:57 AM
very slick design!
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#4 posted 05-04-2014 11:34 AM
What a beast! Are those 2×6’s?
I have a similar saw and was thinking along the same lines – fixed + folding would be the way to go. I was figuring 1/2” plywood for pretty much the whole build to keep the weight down, but now you’ve got me wondering if there’s a benefit to “going big.”
Cruiszr
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#5 posted 05-04-2014 12:24 PM
The basic frame is constructed from 1×4 pine except the piece that attaches to the angle iron rail which was cut down from a 2×4. I used a sheet of 3/4×4x8 white wood for the tops. Hope that helps.
-- George R. Forest, Virginia
mahdee
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#6 posted 05-04-2014 12:59 PM
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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#7 posted 05-04-2014 01:08 PM
Just what I’ve been looking for.
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Ken90712
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#8 posted 05-04-2014 03:25 PM
What a great job, Love seeing these types of projects! Way to go.. I so need this….
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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#9 posted 05-04-2014 04:57 PM
Way to cut !
I use the portable (never get set right for at least the first dozen cuts)—portable roller things!
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Ttier315
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#10 posted 05-04-2014 10:10 PM
Fantastic concept. Been mulling over a bunch of different designs for my TS and I think I like this one the best. I especially like how two thirds of it folds out of the way when not in use. My TS is a bit smaller so I may downsize to 2×4’s
-- Tom T, upstate NY
Cruiszr
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#11 posted 05-04-2014 11:20 PM
Thanks Tom, just so you are aware, the frame was made from 1×4’s. I did cut down a 2×4 for the wood attached to the angle iron on the back of the TS. I wanted something that was light weight and easy to lift up and down on the folding part of the table. The tops and legs was constructed from a sheet of 3/4×4x8. Hope that helps
-- George R. Forest, Virginia
Ttier315
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#12 posted 05-05-2014 10:21 AM
It sure does, I’ll be collecting materials this week and hopefully start putting something together on the weekend using your post and pictures as a guide. Thanks again.
-- Tom T, upstate NY
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