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First of all, I apologize to all L J’s if I’m in the wrong “section” as this was the only place I could find where I could upload some pictures. Let me know if I need to move it somewhere else….tks
Here’s the story of a poor rockwell/beaver table saw that was ready to be tossed in the metal bin! I had this saw for quite awhile and was always frustrated that my fence would never lock square. One day at a wood show I saw this “accusquare” fence that promised to replace my old fence. I bought it, brought it home and never looked back! ( no more tap-tap in back, measure, tap-tap in front…you get the picture!) My saw only had a 24” table but when I added the accusquare, I increased my table area to an overall lenght of 68” (see pictures). It was around that time that I wanted to upgrade my router so decided “why not” add it next to the table saw. That way I can use my fence for both the saw and the router. Again, I’m very pleased with the outcome. The table sits on top of an old sea chest that I modified and it collects most of my sawdust inside of it. I only have to empty it “when it’s almost full”. So, next time you look at your old table saw…. :-)
-- George..." I love the smell of a workshop in the morning!"
14 comments so far
dsb1829
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posted 292 days ago
Nice little station you have built there. These TS carts are great.
-- Doug, woodworking in Alabama
CharlieM1958
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posted 292 days ago
Very good job of making the thing useful!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Neodogg
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posted 292 days ago
very nice, I think I may do that with my ‘54 craftsman TS
-- If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem!
Herb
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posted 292 days ago
That’s a nice looking setup! I’m sure this will get plenty of use. Good thing it didn’t make it to the scrap heap.
-- "I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them" - Pablo Picasso
lew
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posted 292 days ago
Nice setup!
I added a shelf below mine to have a little more storage.
It gets dirty but I figure the dust protects the tools from any harmful UV rays- at least that what I tell the Mrs. ;^)
SCOTSMAN
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posted 292 days ago
nice looking job well done.Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
Tom Goodman
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posted 292 days ago
Great job on the router table. I got one on the planing table now. I also like the fence and adding the router to it sure dose saves you space, I am a bit carious about the “black router fence ?” in the last picture, What brand is it ? I am always researching (Googling) tools and things that I might use in my shop.
-- - " If you want square work, You don't cut corners. " - -- Tom Goodman, Santa Maria, CA. woodworkertom@gmail.com
prez
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posted 292 days ago
That black router fence was salvaged from a Sears router table that I had. The router died on me so thought I could use it along with the table saw fence. Yes, it does save space which is always at a premium in anyone’s work shop!
-- George..." I love the smell of a workshop in the morning!"
HallTree
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posted 292 days ago
Nice set-up. I like the fence.
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
Phred
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posted 292 days ago
Love the cart!
I miss my Rockwell Beaver Saw!! What a great saw! Good thing I gave it to my brother so I can still visit it.
-- But honey.. this new power tool will pay for itself when we re-do the kitchen!
Timbo
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posted 280 days ago
I also have the same accusquare fence on my craftsman saw mounted on a box with a route table but my router is on the right. Is there any advantage to having on the left? Nice setup.
-- Tim: Remember, if it doesn't say Binford, someone else made it.
prez
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posted 280 days ago
I’m left handed !!! lol
Actually, my table extented further on the left so had more room there… got a pic of your setup….be nice to compare…
-- George..." I love the smell of a workshop in the morning!"
Teem
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posted 93 days ago
that’s an awesome setup! i’m definitely going to look into that rip fence!
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a1Jim
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posted 92 days ago
Super combo set up
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon