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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!!

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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.
 

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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!!
 

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

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

Well done.
 

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

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

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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.
 

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Looking good. Nice design.
 

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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 : )
 

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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.
 

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Looks more convenient for storge than mobilty.
 

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

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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
 

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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?
 

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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.
 

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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!
 

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Love that design! I was thinking about doing that with my contractor saw before I upgraded. That large surface will justify itself over and over again. Good job.
 

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Nice ride Jerry great looking TS setup to!
 
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