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#1 ·
TS3650 and RS1000

Snagged A Ridgid TS3650 table saw and a Ridgid RS1000 radial arm saw last night.
A BIG thanks to BOTIETRUCK for telling me about the listing on Craigs List.
It was an hour and a half drive down to Kill Devil Hill to look at it, but we hopped in the Excursion to look at the table saw and made it an evening (and half a night by the end of everything.) Got there about 7p.m., did the talking and ended up getting the RAS as well.
It's AMAZING what you can get in the back of a Ford Excursion. We took the legs off the TS, slid the table, with wings, rails, and motor up behind the front drivers seat, then put the RAS in the back floor with the table upbolted but the legs still on, just slid the legs up under the extension of the TS, slid all the other pieces in including an 8 foot table extension for the RAS, closed up all the doors and headed home.
Got home after 10p.m. and went to bed.
More about Sunday morning in the next post.
 
#2 ·
Craftsman 6x48 / 9 inch belt sander, model 103.0803

I got this off a craigslist add a few years ago.
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It's old school with oil bath bearings.
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And tracking adjusters on both sides of the idler roller.
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The disk sander table has a really terrible angle adjuster, a screw wedge, but it also has two support arms that help lock the table in position.
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It has worked well for me although the belt has a tendency to drift.
The problem was pretty bad until the rubber sleeve on the idler roller disintegrated due to dry rot.
I decided to replace it with pieces of an old 3Ă—21 belt sander belt that had come apart.
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That has reduced the belt drift quite a bit, probably because the gap acts as a self-center.
 

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#3 ·
Craftsman 6x48 / 9 inch belt sander, model 103.0803

I got this off a craigslist add a few years ago.
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It's old school with oil bath bearings.
Automotive tire Rim Gas Wood Auto part


And tracking adjusters on both sides of the idler roller.
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The disk sander table has a really terrible angle adjuster, a screw wedge, but it also has two support arms that help lock the table in position.
Wood Hand tool Bumper Kitchen utensil Gas


It has worked well for me although the belt has a tendency to drift.
The problem was pretty bad until the rubber sleeve on the idler roller disintegrated due to dry rot.
I decided to replace it with pieces of an old 3Ă—21 belt sander belt that had come apart.
Wood Cabinetry Gas Engineering Machine


That has reduced the belt drift quite a bit, probably because the gap acts as a self-center.
I have seen these machines, they hold up very well. I wonder if a hose manufacture would be able to make and/or direct you to a good place to obtain one
 

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#17 ·
Grinding and polishing station

I have a thing for filing cabinets. I have 19 (nineteen) in my shop.
I get them for free or dirt cheap off Craig's List. And they are all high quality (Hon or equivalent.)
A couple weeks ago I decided to consolidate my two grinders on separate stations into one master station.
My main grinder was set on a rolling tool stand. It has the lathe sharpening setup underneath.
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The second grinder is a cheapo for general purpose grinding.
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The goal was to mount them back-to-back in the (futile) hope that I could use the sharpening system on either side.

I decided to use a single 2-drawer cabinet. It looked like it was big enough for what I wanted.
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I disassembled the lathe sharpening setup and placed the two grinders on the cabinet just to make sure there was enough room, and to see how the wheels lined up (see failed lathe sharpening goal above.)
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They lined up well enough so I started the cut-and-fit assembly (a.k.a. no plans required, make it up as you go.)
I knew I was going to make a plywood top so I could hang the lathe sharpening attachments off the end.
I did some eyeballing and decided on the size I wanted and whacked up a piece of cheap Chinese plywood I got for free from my daughter-in-law's shop. Note the table saw outfeed table I finally got around to making (it worked GREAT!)
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I knew I wanted to be able to roll it around so I went looking (in the filing cabinets) for the casters I get when I can (Craigslist.) I found some that I felt would do the job. When I flipped the filing cabinet over I found it was an open-bottom design, and it had corner braces with holes in them. I decided to just bolt the wheels through the holes with some washers in the hope it would be sturdy enough (it wasn't.)
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I didn't have any lock washers and didn't want to use up my loctite so I went with the shade-tree loctite.
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Since the corner supports weren't extremely heavy duty I decided to break the inside edge to stiffen them up.
Nothing does the job like a monkey wrench.
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Followed with a little ball peening.
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Wheels on and ready to roll!
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I flipped the beast back over and got to work laying out the topside components.
I decided to double up on the plywood to cut down on any vibration.
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Got both grinders mounted back-to-back with the lathe sharpening system under the primary grinder (too long a reach to be effective on the back-side grinder but that wasn't a requirement anyway.) Then drilled holes along the back to hang the sharpening attachments.
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Sharpening depth jig in place.
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Primary sharpening system ready to roll.
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Just not long enough to work from the back side grinder.
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I was feeling so proud of myself I closed everything up and started to roll the whole assembly up the ramp into the garage.
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FAIL!!! When the wheels hit the ramp the support bent right back under.
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So, I muscled the whole thing on the work table to put a plywood bottom on.
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I made the bottom a little longer in case I wanted to put a foot on it when I roll it around and up the ramp.
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Hope you enjoy.
Appreciate any comments/critiques.
 

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#18 ·
Grinding and polishing station

I have a thing for filing cabinets. I have 19 (nineteen) in my shop.
I get them for free or dirt cheap off Craig's List. And they are all high quality (Hon or equivalent.)
A couple weeks ago I decided to consolidate my two grinders on separate stations into one master station.
My main grinder was set on a rolling tool stand. It has the lathe sharpening setup underneath.
Wheel Tire Table Wood Motor vehicle


The second grinder is a cheapo for general purpose grinding.
Motor vehicle Automotive tire Machine tool Gas Automotive exterior


The goal was to mount them back-to-back in the (futile) hope that I could use the sharpening system on either side.

I decided to use a single 2-drawer cabinet. It looked like it was big enough for what I wanted.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


I disassembled the lathe sharpening setup and placed the two grinders on the cabinet just to make sure there was enough room, and to see how the wheels lined up (see failed lathe sharpening goal above.)
Table Automotive tire Vehicle Sewing machine Automotive design


They lined up well enough so I started the cut-and-fit assembly (a.k.a. no plans required, make it up as you go.)
I knew I was going to make a plywood top so I could hang the lathe sharpening attachments off the end.
I did some eyeballing and decided on the size I wanted and whacked up a piece of cheap Chinese plywood I got for free from my daughter-in-law's shop. Note the table saw outfeed table I finally got around to making (it worked GREAT!)
Wheel Wood Vehicle Tire Automotive exterior


I knew I wanted to be able to roll it around so I went looking (in the filing cabinets) for the casters I get when I can (Craigslist.) I found some that I felt would do the job. When I flipped the filing cabinet over I found it was an open-bottom design, and it had corner braces with holes in them. I decided to just bolt the wheels through the holes with some washers in the hope it would be sturdy enough (it wasn't.)
Hood Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle registration plate Tire


I didn't have any lock washers and didn't want to use up my loctite so I went with the shade-tree loctite.
Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Kitchen utensil Wrench Table


Since the corner supports weren't extremely heavy duty I decided to break the inside edge to stiffen them up.
Nothing does the job like a monkey wrench.
Hood Motor vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design Bicycle part

Followed with a little ball peening.
Gas Automotive exterior Fender Auto part Pipe


Wheels on and ready to roll!
Wood Automotive exterior Floor Waste container Flooring


I flipped the beast back over and got to work laying out the topside components.
I decided to double up on the plywood to cut down on any vibration.
Milling Table Machine tool Gas Engineering


Got both grinders mounted back-to-back with the lathe sharpening system under the primary grinder (too long a reach to be effective on the back-side grinder but that wasn't a requirement anyway.) Then drilled holes along the back to hang the sharpening attachments.
Gas Machine Motor vehicle Engineering Machine tool


Sharpening depth jig in place.
Wood Table Tableware Hardwood Workbench


Primary sharpening system ready to roll.
Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Saw Wood


Just not long enough to work from the back side grinder.
Hood Vehicle Tire Wheel Automotive tire


I was feeling so proud of myself I closed everything up and started to roll the whole assembly up the ramp into the garage.
Road surface Wood Asphalt Composite material Flooring


FAIL!!! When the wheels hit the ramp the support bent right back under.
Gramophone record Audio equipment Gas Automotive tire Satellite


So, I muscled the whole thing on the work table to put a plywood bottom on.
Motor vehicle Bumper Wood Automotive exterior Gas


I made the bottom a little longer in case I wanted to put a foot on it when I roll it around and up the ramp.
Cabinetry Gas Automotive design Motor vehicle Office equipment


Hope you enjoy.
Appreciate any comments/critiques.
Very good use of an old filing cabinet!

COOL…

Nice work!
 

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#21 ·
Table saw outfeed table

I got a Ridgid 3550 table saw a few years ago off Craig's List.
I like the saw, but I've wanted to do an outfeed table.
Since the saw is on rollers I couldn't go with anything too big.
Also the saw is shoe-horned into it's storage spot in the garage, so size was a consideration. And I wanted the fold-down to cover the motor to stop me from snagging on things rolling it in and out of the shop.
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I also wanted to use just materials I already had on hand (read scraps and cutoffs.)
After eyeballing, reading the forums, and checking youtube I decided to go with a two part fold-down design.
I wanted a short piece for supporting moderate sized pieces, but with a fold-up section to provide support for longer/bigger cuts.
After looking at the way the saw was build I decided to run supports out either side of the saw.
This was actually quite handy because the cast iron top and wings provided a good alignment surface, and the saw frame had holes in it already for bolting everything on.
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The angle adjustment with it's mounting screws was the only obstacle on the right side.
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The support for the short table was a couple of pieces of plywood bolted to either side of the saw frame.
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The support arms were long enough that the fold-down would hang behind the saw motor.
And the short table was gapped to allow the rip fence to track without rubbing.
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I rabbitted a 2Ă—4 for support of the short extension and to put the hinges on for the fold down.
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The bottom of the extension was cheap plywood and was also 3/4 inch lower than the table so I put some 3/4 inch cabinet grade plywood on top of that for a better surface. Glued and screwed with some clamps thrown in for good measure.
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I also wanted the fold-down to be removeable with the idea of a larger outfeed in case I needed it.
So I dug through the door parts bin and found a couple of door hinges with removable hinge pins.
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I went through several head-scratching moments trying to figure out the best way to route the extension slot for the miter fence.
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In the end I ended up with a moderately sized outfeed table at zero cost that has done the job the couple of times I've used it. The shorter part is actually enough support for most of my sawing.
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I still need to install a support leg for the fold-up part, but a roller stand works well for now.

Comments and critiques are always welcomed
 

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#22 ·
Table saw outfeed table

I got a Ridgid 3550 table saw a few years ago off Craig's List.
I like the saw, but I've wanted to do an outfeed table.
Since the saw is on rollers I couldn't go with anything too big.
Also the saw is shoe-horned into it's storage spot in the garage, so size was a consideration. And I wanted the fold-down to cover the motor to stop me from snagging on things rolling it in and out of the shop.
Bumper Wood Automotive exterior Road surface Flooring


I also wanted to use just materials I already had on hand (read scraps and cutoffs.)
After eyeballing, reading the forums, and checking youtube I decided to go with a two part fold-down design.
I wanted a short piece for supporting moderate sized pieces, but with a fold-up section to provide support for longer/bigger cuts.
After looking at the way the saw was build I decided to run supports out either side of the saw.
This was actually quite handy because the cast iron top and wings provided a good alignment surface, and the saw frame had holes in it already for bolting everything on.
Wood Flooring Gas Automotive exterior Composite material


The angle adjustment with it's mounting screws was the only obstacle on the right side.
Wood Floor Gas Tints and shades Flooring


The support for the short table was a couple of pieces of plywood bolted to either side of the saw frame.
Tire Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wood


The support arms were long enough that the fold-down would hang behind the saw motor.
And the short table was gapped to allow the rip fence to track without rubbing.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Tread


I rabbitted a 2Ă—4 for support of the short extension and to put the hinges on for the fold down.
Table Wood Flooring Floor Desk


The bottom of the extension was cheap plywood and was also 3/4 inch lower than the table so I put some 3/4 inch cabinet grade plywood on top of that for a better surface. Glued and screwed with some clamps thrown in for good measure.
Table Furniture Wood Desk Workbench


I also wanted the fold-down to be removeable with the idea of a larger outfeed in case I needed it.
So I dug through the door parts bin and found a couple of door hinges with removable hinge pins.
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I went through several head-scratching moments trying to figure out the best way to route the extension slot for the miter fence.
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In the end I ended up with a moderately sized outfeed table at zero cost that has done the job the couple of times I've used it. The shorter part is actually enough support for most of my sawing.
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I still need to install a support leg for the fold-up part, but a roller stand works well for now.

Comments and critiques are always welcomed
Looks good Pete. I like the drop leaf design. Great space saver.
 

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#28 ·
Radial Arm Saw base from filing cabinets.

Yes something else involving filing cabinets.
I have an old Craftsman RAS that I can't even sell for $75 on Craigslist, so I keep it for cutting dados for card and phone holders. It has the standard spayed leg stand where I kept a couple of empty tool boxes, but not really anything else.
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I got two 2-drawer cabinets a few weeks ago for $5 each, about half what I'm willing to pay for good ones.
As they were a matched pair I had the opportunity to join them together to make a base for my old Craftsman RAS.
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First I rolled everything out of the way so I could work in the shop under the chain hoist so I didn't have to wrestle the saw around too much. Then I put the two cabinets side by side next to the saw to get a visual on how it would look.
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The final height was going to be almost the same as the initial height so everything was looking good.
I knew I wanted to join the two cabinets together so I pulled the drawers and slides out and laid the two cabinets on their sides.
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I have a BUNCH of 1/8 inch rivets so I figured about a dozen of them would do the job holding the cabinets together. I used 1/8 inch aluminum rivet washers to make sure the back sides couldn't pull out too easily.
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I also made sure to put rivets along the edges where there was a double thickness of sheet metal.

That was the easy part.
I scooted the RAS under the hoist and lifted it up until the legs were just off the floor.
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I started unbolting the mounting bolts from underneath but realized I'd have to take the table off anyway to drill the mounting holes in the filing cabinets, so I popped the tables off to finish removing the table.
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I got the stand off with no problems and moved the twinned up cabinets underneath the RAS.
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I centered the RAS where I wanted it on the cabinet tops and drilled 5/16" holes for the 1/4" mounting bolts off the old stand. All went well.
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It was a pain getting the bolts on the back of the RAS bolted in (one man operation) but a ratchet wrench worked well as an arm extension to hold things in place.
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Got the drawers back in place, table top reattached, and everything scooted back into position.
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Best of all, no leftover bolts (mechanics nightmare.)!!!
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The base is just as sturdy as the stand was and although the footprint is a few inches more narrow the addition of 50 pounds of turning blanks and other stuff in the drawers dropped the center of gravity down quite a bit. Also, since this is a special purpose saw it never sees wood that sticks out past the end of the table.

On a side note, the drawers now hold:
Gloves in various sizes and shapes
Knee and elbow pads for crawling and kneeling.
Turning blanks for handles in wood I actually paid money for
A dozen or so tubes of caulk in different flavors plus a half dozen caulk guns.

The original stand didn't have wheels and I didn't put any on the cabinets. If I decide I want it more mobile later I can put some rollers on the back side.

Comments/critiques/suggestions always welcome.
 

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#29 ·
Radial Arm Saw base from filing cabinets.

Yes something else involving filing cabinets.
I have an old Craftsman RAS that I can't even sell for $75 on Craigslist, so I keep it for cutting dados for card and phone holders. It has the standard spayed leg stand where I kept a couple of empty tool boxes, but not really anything else.
Wood Table Tradesman Flooring Workbench


I got two 2-drawer cabinets a few weeks ago for $5 each, about half what I'm willing to pay for good ones.
As they were a matched pair I had the opportunity to join them together to make a base for my old Craftsman RAS.
Cabinetry Drawer Chest of drawers Dresser Wood


First I rolled everything out of the way so I could work in the shop under the chain hoist so I didn't have to wrestle the saw around too much. Then I put the two cabinets side by side next to the saw to get a visual on how it would look.
Cabinetry Furniture Table Dresser Wood


The final height was going to be almost the same as the initial height so everything was looking good.
I knew I wanted to join the two cabinets together so I pulled the drawers and slides out and laid the two cabinets on their sides.
Shelf Shelving Wood Gas Hardwood


I have a BUNCH of 1/8 inch rivets so I figured about a dozen of them would do the job holding the cabinets together. I used 1/8 inch aluminum rivet washers to make sure the back sides couldn't pull out too easily.
Creative arts Household appliance accessory Sewing machine needle Wood Machine

Composite material Flooring Automotive exterior Gas Wood


I also made sure to put rivets along the edges where there was a double thickness of sheet metal.

That was the easy part.
I scooted the RAS under the hoist and lifted it up until the legs were just off the floor.
Gas Engineering Wood Machine Electrical wiring


I started unbolting the mounting bolts from underneath but realized I'd have to take the table off anyway to drill the mounting holes in the filing cabinets, so I popped the tables off to finish removing the table.
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I got the stand off with no problems and moved the twinned up cabinets underneath the RAS.
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I centered the RAS where I wanted it on the cabinet tops and drilled 5/16" holes for the 1/4" mounting bolts off the old stand. All went well.
Wood Gas Automotive exterior Automotive tire Metal


It was a pain getting the bolts on the back of the RAS bolted in (one man operation) but a ratchet wrench worked well as an arm extension to hold things in place.
Sky Water Gas Tints and shades Wood


Got the drawers back in place, table top reattached, and everything scooted back into position.
Cabinetry Table Wood Drawer Interior design


Best of all, no leftover bolts (mechanics nightmare.)!!!
Gas Wood Circle Metal Electric blue


The base is just as sturdy as the stand was and although the footprint is a few inches more narrow the addition of 50 pounds of turning blanks and other stuff in the drawers dropped the center of gravity down quite a bit. Also, since this is a special purpose saw it never sees wood that sticks out past the end of the table.

On a side note, the drawers now hold:
Gloves in various sizes and shapes
Knee and elbow pads for crawling and kneeling.
Turning blanks for handles in wood I actually paid money for
A dozen or so tubes of caulk in different flavors plus a half dozen caulk guns.

The original stand didn't have wheels and I didn't put any on the cabinets. If I decide I want it more mobile later I can put some rollers on the back side.

Comments/critiques/suggestions always welcome.
Hey!

Those filing cabinets worked GREAT for that deluxe Saw Stand!

YES!

Are you going to eventually get some wheels on it?
... looks like it could be pretty heavy…

Great JOB!
 

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