Table saw work station

Another neighbor (Sacramento Area) woodworker. I really like all your work. Especially the Steamer Trunk.

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Very Beautiful job, I have been thinking of the same project for my table saw. Mine has a 50” Delta II fence. It takes alot of space up in my garage. So when I build mine, I am going to add a router table and downdraft table. Also considering adding a bolt on horizontal router table. Your looks great. Making me want to hurry up finish my tablesaw sled and get started on this type of project. Well Done Winning 5 Star Atta Boys ! ! ! !

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Nice, very nice.

-- Dave, Colonie, NY

Thanks for the post. I’m in the process of building the same cabinet except with a router table end.

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Great looking cabinet!

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very impressive project
the cabinet is really nice
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

Bass Bully…I left out the router table on the right side as my craftsmans cast iron table has a router area on the left side already. I use it occasionally for my 1/4” craftsman router that I’ve have for years but I also have a dedicated router table. Good luck with yours.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

VERY NICE INDEED, GREAT WORK
CHEERS

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That looks great! Mobility and lots of storage: what is not to like about that.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

The only part I don’t like about your project is that you only posted two pictures of it ! LOL great job !

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Wonderful use of space and existing tools.
BTKS

To go to such length to achieve a better work space, speaks volumes about your commitment to your craft. This turn out fabulous, stay safe and enjoy…Blkcherry

This is really nice! I’m gonna steal a few ideas from this.

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Nicely done. I don’t know what I did before I built mine.

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I’m in the same boat. The new unisaw is an amazing tool, but the wife would probably make me get a second and third job to pay for it. I have been looking at some pictures of work stations to model mine after and by far yours is the best. Great work!

This is a really nice upgrade on your saw. Adding a large work surface and the extra storage makes this a top notch addition to your shop. Putting the fence on the saw was another nice upgrade as well. Any one of these upgrades would have markedly improved the performance of the saw but putting them all together like this has transformed a saw that was, at times, a challenge to use into one that will give you years of pleasure.

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

You did a great job on this unit. One of the nicer ones I have seen. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Very nice and looks great. Large panels will be much easier to handle. Well done!

-- Doug, Cass City, Michigan

Great job,I’m going to have to steal some of your ideas.
I do have a question. I have the Vega fence that came on my Powermatic 63 that I bought in 1988. It’s a great fence and has not given me a single problem. Neither has the saw.

The Vega fence has a rear guide rail and a slide with a rear hold down bracket. I noticed that you removed yours and are not using it. How has the fence done without the rear setup? I am considering doing the same thing.

More picture please.

Thank you for your information.

Dave

Dave…The fence has worked great without the rear hold down bracket. I called the Vega customer support center when I was considering this option. I was told that it wouldn’t be a problem although there may be certain operations (using special jigs, etc.)that may cause the fence to lift. My fence is only about 2” short of the table so I felt I could put a clamp on the end of it to hold it down if necessary.
I’ll try to get some more pictures online in the next day or two.
Thanks for looking.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

Really VERY COOL… Nice job!

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I just started my restoration project on my old craftsman saw. Hopefully it turns out as nice as yours by the time I’m done!

-- - Ryan -- Round Lake, IL

I’m building from the same plans – hope mine turns out as nice as yours.

-- John

wow! I’m inspired. beautiful and looks very practical.

-- If I had some ham, I could make some ham and eggs...if I had some eggs.

looks super well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon