LumberJocks
DAILY DEALS Buckboard Project Irish Mail Handcar Kit and Plan  |  Makita Makita Recon LCT203W 10.8 Volt Lithium Ion Impact Driver 2 Pc Kit

Legs on a table saw....you should be ashamed

Project by Jerry posted 210 days ago 1708 views 5 times favorited 19 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Ok, I bought a contractors saw for woodworking, but it does the job for me. LOL… I started with a Jet 10” 1.5hp table saw. I like the Jet because the motor is in the cabinet not hanging off of the back. Due to my small shop I need to ‘create’ space where ever I can. I removed the legs and set the saw into this cabinet with an extension on the right side to give me space for a pull out shelf to house my mortiser. There is a large cutout under the saw body to allow the motor to tilt when cutting miters. This cutout gave me the perfect spot for dust collection. The back 1/2 of the lower middle compartment is sealed and a 14”x14” dust collection hood is attached to the back wall. I put in some drawers, added a removable extention table to the rear and finished with an HTC (Beismeyer clone) fence system. This cost me a weekend and just short of $700 from start to finish. I started drawing the cabinet to put under my radial arm and miter saws to utilize a single fixed fence with similar storage underneath. Wish me luck!!

-- Jerry - Rochester, MN *Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right*


19 comments so far

View Peter O's profile

Peter O

1021 posts in 769 days


posted 210 days ago

Looks like you packed a lot of storage and function into the available space. Good work! Good luck with the future stand-to-cabinet conversions. Looks like there is a sander that could use a cabinet, too.

-- http://www.north40custom.com -- http://north40studios.etsy.com --

View matt garcia's profile

matt garcia

716 posts in 567 days


posted 210 days ago

Ashamed? Man I got to roll it away to get the cars in!!! Look at that bright shiny cast iron on your Jet!! The cabinet underneath is AWESOME!! And I love your outfeed table, very nice!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

View a1Jim's profile

a1Jim

16841 posts in 472 days


posted 210 days ago

Way to go Jerry get the most out of your square footage. well done.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

View Scott Bryan's profile

Scott Bryan

20668 posts in 717 days


posted 210 days ago

This is a wonderful upgrade to your saw. It markedly improves the saw’s functionality while added a lot a needed storage.

Well done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

View 3fingerpat's profile

3fingerpat

909 posts in 563 days


posted 210 days ago

Great ideas and execution, well done.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

View Bob A in NJ's profile

Bob A in NJ

522 posts in 894 days


posted 210 days ago

Great use of space, this is on my project list!

-- Bob A in NJ

View bowyer's profile

bowyer

342 posts in 291 days


posted 210 days ago

Nice job. You upgraded your TS and got extra storage without sacrificing space. Impressive!!

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

View mranum's profile

mranum

94 posts in 311 days


posted 210 days ago

I did a similar thing many years back where I put my small jobsite contractor style saw into a cabinet on lockable castors. I ended up making mine a 4’x4’ top. Table saw in the front half and a router table on the back half and the whole underside was storage with a closed sawdust bin under the saw.

It also doubles as a good secondary work table when the need arises. I have never been sorry I did it.

-- Just remember,it was a lone amatuer that built the ark, and a team of experts built the Titanic.

View Karson's profile

Karson

25801 posts in 1295 days


posted 210 days ago

Looking good. Nice design.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

View Dusty56's profile

Dusty56

3466 posts in 583 days


posted 210 days ago

Excellent job and sooo much usable space now : ) I’ve got the JET 3hp left tilt cabinet saw…Awesome machine , but it takes up a lot of real estate with the extension table / router station attachment. I’m glad I opted for the mobile base : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

View degoose's profile

degoose

2001 posts in 249 days


posted 210 days ago

We all need more storage!

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

View jack1's profile

jack1

382 posts in 922 days


posted 210 days ago

This looks much better and way more functional than my Delta bench top saw in a solid core door thingie on wheels I made years ago! Good going.

-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!

View woodworm's profile

woodworm

8243 posts in 485 days


posted 210 days ago

Looks more convenient for storge than mobilty.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

View woodworm's profile

woodworm

8243 posts in 485 days


posted 210 days ago

Looks more convenient for storge than mobilty.
Great refurbishment work!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

View DaveR's profile

DaveR

1527 posts in 615 days


posted 209 days ago

Nice. I could use something like that in my shop.

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

View Jerry's profile

Jerry

80 posts in 433 days


posted 209 days ago

Thank you for all the positive comments. It does have formica on the bottom of the skids so I can move it within the building. It has lost it’s mobility though. LOL

-- Jerry - Rochester, MN *Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right*

View TheDane's profile

TheDane

202 posts in 558 days


posted 209 days ago

Jerry … that looks like a Jet JWTS-10 (708100).

I have that same saw, and like it for the same reason (motor within chassis), but would like to upgrade the fence on it.

Which HTC kit did you wind up with? Did you pick it up in the Cities somewhere, or mail/internet order?

-- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. -- Vincent T. Lombardi

View Jerry's profile

Jerry

80 posts in 433 days


posted 208 days ago

Yes TheDane, it is a JWTS-10. It was a bit of work, but I installed the HTC fence with thier 30” contractors saw rail kit. Like most add on equipment, it was not a simple bolt on as described, but without the chanllenge of making it fit I would have been disappointed. LOL I picked it up at Overland Tool in Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City. Yes, I was tool shopping on vacation, don’t judge me LOL. I would recommend this fence to everyone for the money. The entire fence and rail setup was under $269. Once it is installed it is very easy to adjust, rugged and exact.

-- Jerry - Rochester, MN *Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right*

View TheDane's profile

TheDane

202 posts in 558 days


posted 208 days ago

What’s wrong with tool shopping on vacation? What ELSE would you do? Last year, I made a tool-buying swing to Rochester, St. Paul, and Winona … picked up some great buys off CraigsList.

I guess HTC no longer makes or sells their fence systems … 7 Corners Hdwe in St. Paul has some in stock, but they look a bit pricey. I understand Vega makes a decent fence, so I may go that direction.

Thanks for the info!

-- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. -- Vincent T. Lombardi

You must be signed in to post the comments.

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase