Project Information
I built this station/bench for the behemoth DWS780 a few months back after researching multiple different styles. Since I'm working out of a garage shop space and storage are important so I went with a version to allow large storage underneath for wood, tools etc and shop vacs. Then roughly 11-12" cubbies for convenience to keep the top clear for cutting.
To the left I get just over 9' of table and to the right I get just under 5' of table. The tables are cut to allow maximum swing and angles which for the DWS780 is pretty extreme.
For dust/chip collection the hood does a pretty good job of trapping most stuff but if I had to do it again I'd have left more room behind the arm. I thought I had left enough room to attach a vac but didn't…
So I put two holes underneath to run 2 Ridgid shop vac to it. It does help capture some dust. It is noticeable when I cut without them on.
Overall I'm very happy with this station and it was fun building it.
To the left I get just over 9' of table and to the right I get just under 5' of table. The tables are cut to allow maximum swing and angles which for the DWS780 is pretty extreme.
For dust/chip collection the hood does a pretty good job of trapping most stuff but if I had to do it again I'd have left more room behind the arm. I thought I had left enough room to attach a vac but didn't…
So I put two holes underneath to run 2 Ridgid shop vac to it. It does help capture some dust. It is noticeable when I cut without them on.
Overall I'm very happy with this station and it was fun building it.