TABLE SAW OUTFEED TABLE COMPLETED

I’ve been drawing one of these up for last few days – will have to head out and pick up a copy of the woodworkers journal if I can still find it. Thanks for sharing! What did it cost you to build?

-- Darren

that is one fantastic looking out feed table… very nice!!!
Looking forward to hear more about the construction and materials..

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Very nice. Looking forward to the updates.

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Love the triangulation system that holds it up. You don’t have to deal with an uneven floor that way. Nice.

When I saw the draw-bolt to hold it into position, I though maybe you could come up with some kid of spring catch that would release when pulled, but catch automatically when pulled into place. Hope I explained that good enough to understand.

Nice Set-up!

Very impressive.

I find myself wondering why you need to extend the miter slots. I assume that most applications that require an extended table would be “fence based” and not “miter based”.

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@richgreer, Most extension tables I’ve seen extend the miter slots. I suspect this is simply so during the work session you don’t have to raise and lower the table multiple times.

-- Darren

Nice outfeed table.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

The miter slots need to extend because even if it is folded down there is still part of it that stays on the table. When you push something through with he miter gauge the bar needs a place to go.

Hi Bill. That is a real nice outfeed table. I made a much simpler one a while ago and I really appreciate having it there. I’ll be you like that one!

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Hi, All . . .The table core is two 3/4” MDF Sheets bonded together with the top & bottom laminated. I thought at first that laminating the bottom was overkill $$, but after some thought realized that the MDF will tend to sag without confined stability & adding the laminate would provide protection from moisture exposure which could cause expansion & contraction. The table edging/frame-trim pieces are Poplar Hardwood attached with wood glue & brad nails. By the way, I just completed the mitre slot/groove extensions to allow for the mitre gauge & crosscut sled rail guides to extend past the table saw blade. I did remove the Steel City Fence rear channel support & adjusted the fence to glide on the mounting plate bolted to the back rail. With the table folded down, the mounting plate gives me a permanent additional 6” of table top to work with. Boy, as most of you know, I got plenty tired of roller stand issues when ripping or crosscutting larger stock. Now, problem solved! I looked for several months considering the limited available plans to build an outfeed table. I wanted one that could Fold-Down so, when not in use, I would have the additional space at the rear area of the table saw without dealing with a free standing or permanent table getting in the way. Also, this plan, although more complicated than I wanted, happened to be built for the Steel City (can modify to fit most others). . .so, that ended up being an important factor and what I decided on. With materials, hardware & fasteners I figure about $100.00. Hope that I have answered all the questions, so far. THANKS FOR ALL THE POSITIVE COMMENTS! I enjoyed this project & feel a good sense of accomplishment as well as having a fantastically functional OutFeed Table.
Oh, I’ll add a couple of new photos soon showing the table folded down & detail on the support leg system. Mikedrums asked about a Spring-Tension release system to replace the Barrel Bolts . . .I understand what you are suggesting and certainly think this could be done without too much problem. That would be cool as the leg system lowering or raising control could be improved. I’m not “unhappy” with it, I just get down underneath to maintain control of the sliding support leg when raising or lowering it into the barrel bolt receivers. Not really too much trouble, but could certainly be improved if one were so inclined. Darren, you can order a back issue of the Feb. 2009 Woodworker’s Journal on their web site for $6 bucks. The plan was designed, built & published by a long time contributor: Chris Marshall. I am certain that I made the right decision. So, I highly recommend this plan for your Steel City Table Saw too. Later….....................Regards, Bill.

Hey Bill,
Great design and finish….really cool job.

Bill, this is a nice addition to your saw that is a great space savings idea.

Here is a website that has free plans for the constuction of this type of table.

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Nice outfeed table. Looks like it should be in your kitchen.

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Good job. I like how the laminate imitates the granite top of the saw.