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































19 comments so far
Peter O
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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.
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matt garcia
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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!!
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a1Jim
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posted 210 days ago
Way to go Jerry get the most out of your square footage. well done.
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Scott Bryan
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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.
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3fingerpat
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posted 210 days ago
Great ideas and execution, well done.
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Bob A in NJ
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posted 210 days ago
Great use of space, this is on my project list!
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bowyer
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posted 210 days ago
Nice job. You upgraded your TS and got extra storage without sacrificing space. Impressive!!
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mranum
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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.
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Karson
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posted 210 days ago
Looking good. Nice design.
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Dusty56
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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 : )
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degoose
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posted 210 days ago
We all need more storage!
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jack1
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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.
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woodworm
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posted 210 days ago
Looks more convenient for storge than mobilty.
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woodworm
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posted 210 days ago
Looks more convenient for storge than mobilty.
Great refurbishment work!
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DaveR
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posted 209 days ago
Nice. I could use something like that in my shop.
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Jerry
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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*
TheDane
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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?
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Jerry
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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*
TheDane
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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!
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