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This is an older craftsman bench saw that is like 1 3/4 HP with a belt drive. I found the plans on a old wood magazine issue (i think). But it addresses a couple of good storage issues plus it makes and ‘ok” saw pretty good. I built it for a buddy. Love the storage
-- Ken, Florida, www.theroutermaniac.com


































11 comments so far
JoshO
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posted 140 days ago
I am impressed. I have an old flex-drive that I am desperate to make more useful/or at least more of a pleasure to work with.
You made good use a a space that is often overlooked for storage.
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ratchet
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posted 140 days ago
Wow; thats really a nice shop project. You buddy is very lucky.
Nice work and thanks for sharing!
a1Jim
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posted 140 days ago
Looks good ken
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
brianinpa
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posted 140 days ago
Nice work Ken. I have been thinking about redoing the cabinet for my Craftsman 100 (a little older than yours) and I really like this design. What is behind the white board? I am assuming saw dust catcher, but what to make sure.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
jim1953
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posted 140 days ago
Great Lookin Stand
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Greg Wurst
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posted 140 days ago
Nothing wrong with an old Craftsman. A stand makes them much more useful. I can’t imagine how I made-do before I built mine.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 140 days ago
Ken, this is a nice upgrade to the saw that markedly improves its functionality. The sheet metal stand that is on these saws is pretty flimsy and has no storage capacity at all. This is a major upgrade to the saw that should add years of service to the tool.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
KnockOnWood
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posted 106 days ago
I like the pull out pegboard alot! It appears to keep tools and materials organized and in plain view, versus rummaging through a drawer or cabinet. Sorry, I’ll be stealing that one!
-- Joey C., Baton Rouge, LA --- Carpenter, Attorney, Procastinator
RouterManiac
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posted 106 days ago
Steal away, glad to help
-- Ken, Florida, www.theroutermaniac.com
VanessaG
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posted 24 days ago
I’m looking for plans for something EXACTLY like this… can’t find anything comparable in WOOD mag… anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 21 days ago
Nice looking table saw stand.
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