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This was a second try at Table Saw Router Extension. The first try wasn’t particularly bad but wasn’t as well planned out and used scrap wood laying around. The fence was a lot more simple too.
I made a simple box frame using my Kreg Pocket Hole Jig using 3/4” Birch Plywood. The top is a 3/4” piece of MDF with a hole cut for the Phenolic insert. An additional item I did this time was to build in dust collection accessible from the front.
The dust collection is still a work in project. It is not very visible in the picture the the dust collection underneath connects to the fence on top via a hole in the MDF surface. This actually works pretty well but doesn’t do much for underneath. I put a D-Handle on my router that allows me to connect a secondary hose but haven’t figured out how to connect the two or if I even need to.
The fence connects to my Table Saw fence and provides storage for the Router Accessories and most of my router bits. The fence is removable and has a carrying handle. The intent here was to have storage somewhere for the fence but I haven’t figured that out yet.
-- Brandon
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AJswoodshop
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#1 posted 423 days ago
How did you mount it too your table saw fence rail.
AJ
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Ken90712
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#2 posted 423 days ago
Interesting buld you have here. I like the storage idea behind here fence, very cleaver. Using the clamps and your table saw fence is also a nice idea. Great work!
Welcome to LJ’s you’ll love it here!
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Woodwrecker
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#3 posted 423 days ago
Very nice job!
And welcome to Lumberjocks.
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Martyroc
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#4 posted 423 days ago
Nice addition to the saw, looks really good.
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GeekyDad79
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#5 posted 423 days ago
AJ – My table saw extension had existing holes for a metal insert that I used. The actual table saw top plate has three pretty heavy duty bolts and then a bolt hole on the front and back rails. The front guide rail for the fence had a built in T slot that allowed me to position the bolt a little farther out for stability. One thing that I did do differently for my first version is that I put a washer between the router table frame insert and the guide because it was slightly recessed and I noticed that the guide rail slot was slightly deformed.
I have seen examples of cast iron router inserts for table saws on various web sites but they always seemed a little pricey. I have spent a lot of time lately working on my work shop vice actual projects but I see it as two fold benefits 1) I get to work on my skill sets 2) I get to make my small shop more efficient
-- Brandon
kiefer
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#6 posted 423 days ago
Very innovative extension table .
Great looking and good workmanship .
I like the storage compartments ,very handy.
Kiefer
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GrandpaLen
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#7 posted 423 days ago
Welcome to LJs , a world of advise, opinions, and experiences, all shared without judgement.
You’ve put a lot of thought and great ideas into your design, it should serve you well.
Work Safe, dust free and enjoy. – Len.
-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.
Kent Shepherd
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#8 posted 422 days ago
Great table. I like the design.
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saproc
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#9 posted 404 days ago
nice table. will be doing the same very soon. after i have completed building my home made router lift once again very nice storage system as well
matt12874
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#10 posted 397 days ago
Great job, used your idea as a design for my Porter Cable saw. like the dust collection and bit storage.
-- Matt
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