Actually two less. Just completed this on my tablesaw. I started with a purchased plan but only used the support base in the plan an Get back to Canadian Tire or Harbor Freight tools and buy an inexpensive foot controller for the router. Good idea For this project, you need a full size one with an extension - mine is the Ridgid table saw router table 70 Rwhich is probably the most affordable one of this type out there. Since I use my garage as a shop and have limited space, I had the desire to combine my router table and SawStop into one cabinet and create some storage in the process.

So I finally decided to try and build a mobile base for my saw after seeing all the awesome table saw stations on here. Used dados , glue and pocket screws for the cons In this article we're going to talk about the big guns; the tools that you see in all the TV shows and all the pictures of "serious" woodworking shops. I'm going to go though the list of stationary po. A great place to discuss Woodworking in general.

I built this cart to consolidate the table saw and router on one unit that I could easily move around the shop. Reply 5 months ago. Reply 1 year ago. Sounds simple enough so maybe there's an intructables or a video? Why didn't you do this? Yup - love the portability of those saws.

I managed to snag one of the last cast topped tables before the switched them to the new material can't recall what they make the table tops out of now. Just one little tidbit to add - you will want to add some sort of angled brace from the outer edge of the router table insert to the table saw base to prevent any strain on the TS rails over time.

Doesn't have to be anything fancy - just to take the load off the rails. Handiest upgrade you can make to any table saw - and your router table will actually get used more!

Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. This one has a cast iron center with pressed steel wings. It's still heavy, but not compared to a cabinet saw. I thought about bracing it, but the router is not all that heavy and the rails are very solid.

The brace may also make it a little tricky to store I tuck the saw under the my workbench when not in use. May have to reconsider if I detect any signs of strain. Reply 5 years ago on Introduction. Am in the process of building my router table add on. Great idea buying a compact table and retro fitting it to your saw. I just purchased this saw. The center section is still cast iron.

They no longer make either wing out of cast iron. And am in the process of building my router table. What a cool idea buying a compact table and retro fitting it into the table. I agree with your support idea. I think this idea is great but I would be concerned about stressing the rails. I route heavy hard wood stock sometimes which requires heavy pressure against the fence to get a nice clean cut and I would be afraid of bending the rails and bringing my table saw out of square or worse.

Just completed this on my tablesaw. Instead of cutting out a dado for the switch, I removed it from the table and relocated it to the front edge of the support frame. Great instrucable, and your measurements were bang on! I built a shaper table for my portable Rigid table saw Yes, I have the very first year they made the saw about years ago and still use it.

Mine is not nearly as well put together as yours, but I built the top surface from Lexan, so I can also remove it and use it as a circle jig. I'm suddenly feeling inspired to make a new one. If so, I'll post pics. Get back to Canadian Tire or Harbor Freight tools and buy an inexpensive foot controller for the router.

I use mine like a dead man switch, so that I can turn the machine on and off without leaning down or looking away from the project. Good idea The nice thing about this unit is they power off and on using the same switch. Only if the sum of the amps required Router Table Attachment For Ridgid Table Saw Site on each tool is less than the rating on the switch. Since each tool is unique, you'll have to check it out. I've been putting off doing the same for my shop for a while now, and just this past week I had an Eureka moment.

Two birds, Ridgid Table Saw Router Extension Java one stone. One less structure taking up space around my saw. Actually two less.

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