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This is the outfeed table I built for my table saw. I had seen a similar design online and figured that it would work well for me.
The frame is 1×3 poplar face screwed(no fancy pocket hole joints here.
The top is 3/4” particle board covered with a light blue speckled laminate that I had left over from another project. The top edges were routed with a 22 1/2 degree bevel just to soften the edges and to make sure nothing would hang up on the edge of the laminate top.
I did have to drill a couple of holes in the tablesaw face lip to bolt the extension to the saw. I also drilled holes in the cabinet so I could bolt the angle bracket to the cabinet. One issue I had with the angle iron was it seemed too flexible so I added a piece of extruded aluminum angle…still too flexible. I finally added the poplar angle brace. Finally!...strong enough.
Another note is that in order to get the outfeed table to seat up tight to the face of the tablesaw I had to route a small angle in the botom side of the outfeed frame (see pic #5).
When the outfeed table is folded down, there is about 1/8” clearance between the floor and the frame (I didn’t plan this, I just lucked out), measure carefully!
I used a 4’ piano hinge for folding.
The legs have positive lock hinges and adjustable height feet for the uneven floor.
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11 comments so far
a1Jim
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posted 184 days ago
nice outfeed looks very proffesional clean build and great results.
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ellen35
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posted 184 days ago
WOW! That is some table!
Ellen
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spanky46
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posted 184 days ago
Great job!
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Scott Bryan
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posted 184 days ago
This is a nice outfeed table that enhances the functionality of your saw. Putting the same laminate on it as you did your router extension gives the entire saw a clean, professional look. And nice job on the layout of the table as well. When I built mine I failed to account for the width added by the 3/4 inch banding and it had to rest on the floor but, of course, this was to give clearance for the dust collection hose. :)
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Jeff Roberts
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posted 184 days ago
Nice table! Where was the source for the positive lock hinges used on the legs? I used plain hinges on my legs and would like something that locks in the open and closed position.
Thanks!
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Splinterman
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posted 184 days ago
I like the piano hinge and locking legs…nice one.
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woodb1
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posted 184 days ago
I’ve been wanting to built one myself. Looks great.
screwge
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posted 184 days ago
Thanks for the comments LJ’s
Scott Bryan – as I eluded to in the description, I also failed to account for the width of the frame but I just happend to luck out and got about 1/8” clearance when folded down.
JWood – I got the leg locks at either www.rockler.com or www.leevallley.com don’t remember exactly, but either has this type of item available.
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Dusty56
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posted 184 days ago
Great job ! Very nice build and very professional looking.
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clieb91
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posted 183 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Nicely outfitted table saw. Both additions turned out nice looking.
CtL
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tmiller
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posted 183 days ago
Great looking tables to accommodate a great saw.
Thanks for posting all the pics.
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