Sliding Carriage Panel Saw

WOW ! This is a really nice set up. wish I had the wall space so I could make me one. But that’s down the road a bit. Anyway welcome to Lumber Jocks. I’m sure you’ll learn a few things as well as get some ideals. I know I have.

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That turned out GREAT!!

Saw this and thought about making it- if only I could get a full sheet of plywood to my basement shop!!

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where did you get the “pole” across the top from ? I used to use the metal version of this model at a lumber yard I worked at back in the 80’s…..what did you use for the saw”return” mechanism ?

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GREAT

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Thanks everyone… this is my first project on Lumberjocks and I can’t believe how quickly people have responded since I’ve posted it.

-- Matt, RI

Dusty56,
The pole across the top is a 10’ EMT conduit from Home Depot with a 1 1/2” outside diameter. The saw guide rides along this pole for the rip cuts.

I used a pair of 9/16” x 16 1/2” springs from Lowes along with some pulleys to create the suspension system for doing crosscuts. The base for the circular saw rides up and down a pair of T-Tracks that I got from Rockler.

-- Matt, RI

Excellent job. Less than half the cost of store bought is impressive. Nice work.
Doug in AZ.

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This is going to be my first project of the Spring. All I have to do is move all the plywood that is leaning against the wall of my garage shop to make room for it. I have all this plywood and find excuses not to build something with it because it is such a pain to work with. My second project will be the cabinet station for my tablesaw that I have been wanting to build for a long time. Thanks for the inspiration. I have favorited your project to remind me in the Spring to get busy.

bayouman,
I’m glad to hear that you’ll be tackling this one… It was certainly a challenge to make, but I am so glad that I did.

I had my fair share of learning experience while I was building it, and if during your building process you have any questions that you’d like to ask, by all means feel free to ask…

-- Matt, RI

In my dream shop I would have one of those. Really good idea. That will save you so much time and energy.

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Great job! This will save you so much work you’ll be happy all over again every time you use it.

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Wow!! This is awesome. You are the best little Woodguy in the world. Can you make me one of these?

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I’ve seen the plans for one of these in shopnotes. Have always wanted to make one. Looks like you did a bang up job. I think you can either make them vertical or horizontal.

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Looks well thought out. Great job.

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wow i must have one of these thanks for showing us

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