Project Information
I was in desperate need of a new table saw. I had been using a ryobi job site saw that was okay for framing, but not much else. I was patient and watched the classifieds on a local site and found a Delta 36-650 for $225 and a T2 Fence for $100. I picked up both of the items and was very pleased, but I wanted to add some mobility and dust collection. I was inspired by Timbertailor on here and his approach to the same idea.
The base is built out of pine and 1/2 plywood reinforced with 1/2 dowels and braces. The cabinet portion is built out of 3/4" melamine panels. The rear closure is made out of 1/4" hardboard and magnets. I chose to connect the corners of the cabinet with a 45 deg bevel and a full length spline. I decided to use this as practice on this joint because I have it planned for another project in the near future.
Overall, the dust collection works really well. I have a little dust that comes off the blade towards me, but the typical dust pile under the saw has been eliminated. The mobile base works great so far and is easy to move around the shop.
If you're interested in reading the long version of this build along with some more pictures, you can check it out on my blog youthfullmind.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
-Jesse
The base is built out of pine and 1/2 plywood reinforced with 1/2 dowels and braces. The cabinet portion is built out of 3/4" melamine panels. The rear closure is made out of 1/4" hardboard and magnets. I chose to connect the corners of the cabinet with a 45 deg bevel and a full length spline. I decided to use this as practice on this joint because I have it planned for another project in the near future.
Overall, the dust collection works really well. I have a little dust that comes off the blade towards me, but the typical dust pile under the saw has been eliminated. The mobile base works great so far and is easy to move around the shop.
If you're interested in reading the long version of this build along with some more pictures, you can check it out on my blog youthfullmind.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
-Jesse