I started this project a while ago but only finished it now this idea has been done before but most people just cut a slot in some plywood and attach their circular saw, whereas i got a piece of MDF and attached it to a black and decker workmate, i cut a recess in it for my circular saw and screwed into place, i cut mitre slots in the top of the mdf so i can make jigs to attach to the saw (crosscut sled) then i made a custom clamp that tightens very hard to the table. Materials cost is around 35euro and it takes around 3 weekends of work and it works great. once done making it make some push sticks and a zero clearance insert which i still need to do. I will post some more pics on my page. Hope you try and make this, it works a treat.
-- Adam, Ireland, http://adamswoodcreation.com
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David Craig
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#1 posted 390 days ago
Beautiful job Adam. I really like the riving knife to prevent binding of the material. Not a replacement for a table saw but definitely an ingenious substitute in the interim.
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helluvawreck
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#2 posted 390 days ago
It looks like it should work. Nice job.
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Martyroc
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#3 posted 390 days ago
I just saw this posted in projects and left a comment. I am all for thinking outside the box, I built a Cyclone DC completely out of wood, I needed it and I had a lot of scrap woo, and I didnt have $700+ to go buy one. If you want to check it out here is a link to my blog, LINK
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
Craftsman on the lake
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#4 posted 390 days ago
many years ago you could actually buy a portable table and your circular saw bolted upside down underneath it. You’ve duplicated that idea. Nice job.
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BritBoxmaker
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#5 posted 390 days ago
Thats the way to do it. Nice job, Adam.
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GrandpaLen
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#6 posted 390 days ago
WOW!!!
Adam,
That’s quite an ambitious project and nicely detailed. Looking forward to see the projects that roll off that tablesaw.
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nobuckle
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#7 posted 390 days ago
Very innovative. Looks like it will serve you well.
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patron
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#8 posted 351 days ago
what a great saw you did here adam
this is the best version i’ve seen
really nice
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a1Jim
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#9 posted 351 days ago
Fantastic work a very cool table saw.
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TOM
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#10 posted 16 days ago
Did you ever post any additional pics on your Blog page, Adam?
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UPDATE:
Nevermind … found it—-> http://www.adamswoodcreation.com/apps/videos/videos/show/17831029-my-homemade-table-saw-
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