Transforming a Cheap Table Saw Into a Professional Cabinet Saw
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He was over last week and drank all my whisky.
That's EXACTLY what an imposter would say...
It’s probably Dan
@@billdiehl156 I only privately pretend to be Dave
I was suspicious when he did not want to sand in the place where he lived
I've been thinking of building something like this for a long time. Trouble is, I've overthought it so much that's it's become way too complicated. You just made this simple and straight-forward. My stand is going to be a lot more like yours, and a lot less like the monstrosity in my head!
For your fence issue of being difficult to dial in small amounts, make a bigger handle and you could even put a little knob on it that spins similar to the look of your cabinet saw height adjustment. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
You have no idea how useful videos like this are for people like me.
Thank you so much. Here in the UK big table saws take up so much space we just don’t have room for them so setting up shop with a budget job site saw is usually the way to go.
You’re inspirational- loads of great tips and advice. Thank you.
Ain't that the truth, our home workshop spaces are usually the size of the average Americans workbench 😂 Probably why tracksaws are more common here. Tracksaw and mitre saw do the majority of my cuts.
In UK, it is well worth investing a good jobsite saw (usually DeWalt but they may have let their corded version quality slide as they have with other corded tools) and set it up as a cabinet saw. The latest Evolution looks like a good budget product but I've been burned by their quality control a few times in the past
By the time you build that table you've taken up the same space if not more space than a bigger hybrid or cabinet table saw, you aren't saving any space...just put a mobile base on the cabinet saw and roll it out of the way when you don't need it, that is what I do.
In the UK get yourself an Axminster Workshop 216 saw. It has a cast iron top and much better motor and mechanics than any jobsite piece of plastic you can buy, it's so much better it doesn't even compare, and still relatively affordable.
@@DirkieB but the fence is crap and the riving knife is a nightmare to set up, dust collection is also abysmal. id go for the hammer k2m saw out in september
I would recommend a safety improvement to the crosscut sled. The blade comes though the fence and risks hitting something or someone as it does. I would add a block on the backside of the fence to bury the blade as it comes though the fence. It would also reinforce the fence at the curf.
I use to be a finish carpenter left construction for trucking and I’m picking up wood working again as to keep me building and using some of the skills I’ve gained and learn new ones. But if I’d say anything to people looking for tools don’t be afraid to buy used. You can get some really good deals out there.
Right when you said "got to make sure we have clearance" the quote "You have clearance, Clarance" came into my head, then you posted the clip. Perfect
“First cut doesn’t count”. I love it, a mulligan in woodworking!
Cut twice, mulligan once.
Its called a breakfast birtch?
First cut is the deepest, according to Rod Stewart.
Murphy's Law: Any piece cut to exact measure will be too short.
I'm also looking for an aftermarket fence for my table saw. I have the Ryobi version of this and it's just so cheap feeling and doesn't stay straight.
I have a cheap Harbor Freight 10" Warrior table saw that I'm trying to find an aftermarket fence for as well...the one that came with it is just hot garbage.
If you really want to improve things you'll throw some carpet down on the floor like God intended.
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Right?!?!
That carpet’s days are numbered.
😂
They prepare the table, they spread the RUGS, they eat, they drink. Arise, O princes; oil the shield!
Isaiah 21:5
I'm loving the budget tool series. So tired of the tool schilling on UA-cam and Thanks for not being a big brand salesman and for covering up the F35T00L label on the impact driver. 😉 Looking forward to more budget builds! I also feel that any thoughts on the pros and cons of each tool as you use them overtime would be super helpful to your current audience and those future/beginner/budget minded creators out there who will become part of your audience. Keep making!!
Just think about what you are buying and building in the case of this video, he built a table with outfeed support and end supports which now takes up as much space as a cabinet saw....so he hasn't saved himself any space at all by building that table LOL. The nice thing is, with the mobile base, you shove it into a corner, or if you are working in a garage, you can even roll it outside to give yourself more room...and you can still take the saw out of the table to use on a jobsite or other location if you wanted to.
I have my hybrid table saw on a portable base, serves the same purpose for me, roll it against the wall of the shop when not in use, all my stationary power tools are on mobile bases now for that reason.
@@MJLWoodWorks i have a bunch of Wen gear, its pretty good!
I had TWO Phillips Head driver bits snap on me this weekend in the exact same way - and they were DeWalt brand!
There are two versions of converting a contractor saw to cabinet saw in Shop Notes Magazine, vol. 15, Issue 89 Sept 2006 and vol. 9, Issue 50 March 2000. I like yours the best. Thank you for sharing Dave. Great video/tutorial once again.
To upgrade your fence, check out the BOW XT XTENDER FENCE. I went 46" on my Dewalt (DWE7491RS) Jobsite Saw and added the BOW XT feed supports. I only use them on the infeed side. I use a similar adjustable table for outfeed, so the feed supports get in the way. I also added the JessEm Clear Cut Flex Stock Guides (make sure you buy the "flex" version). Once I build something like what you built, it'll be an even greater setup and a serious upgrade from stock. By the time it's all said and done, the upgrades will be as much or more $$$ than I spent on the saw.
*To save some cash, it wouldn't take much creativity to build something very similar to the BOW XT system out of plywood.
why the flex version? does the others not work?
I have the same Dewalt saw and added the same Xtender setup as you. The difference, in accuracy and safety, FAR exceeded my expectations. I can’t recommend the Xtender enough. I considered cobbling together a homemade setup, but realized that if the end result was a nuisance to use (installing it, removing it, or adjusting it) I’d end up not using it….I consider the cost to be well worth the functionality. 👍🏼👍🏼
If you are cutting mostly flat stock, go with a piece of square aluminum tubing, its cheaper, lol
@@MJLWoodWorks I did this prior to buying the Bow Xtender with the feed supports. It did improve the stock fence, as far as helping prevent left/right movement of the wood….particularly if a good portion of the fence extension was on the infeed side. BUT, it was fussy to use….it was awkward to clamp in place, awkward to adjust, and did not give any support to any wood that extended off the front or rear of the saw’s table. In addition, it did not provide an east way to attach downward-pressure feather boards. Putting the price of an item near the top of your pros/cons list, when said item provides a significant improvement in safety, accuracy, and ease of use, is a false economy.
@@mudz678 oh, I hear ya! Infeed can be a piece of melamine screwed to the aluminum. Two holes in the aluminum with table saw fence clamps could work.. believe me, if I had the money I’d be buying all sorts of cool gadgets… but the purpose of this series is budget tools for budget minded woodworkers so, I would think the fence system is a major luxury for most budget woodworkers..
I installed a VEGA U26 fence on my vintage Craftsman 113.299 ten years ago. Outstanding upgrade! Comes with a micro adjuster that really works. Amazon for $350
Just wanted to ditto this, the vega fence is outstanding.
I made a $275.00 Dewalt contractor saw into a full cabinet saw. I made a work table that is 4’x8’. I stripped the contractor saw down by removing the fence and cut a hole in the work table about 6” from the edge. After dropping in the saw, I added a Besemyer fence. I then added my router lift, a vice and 2 cut outs for additional tools. I made elevator lifts for these openings where I put my planer and spindle/belt sander. I just raise them up when needed and they are lowered and completely out of the way when not needed. I basically have 3/4 of the my shop all wrapped up in one bench. It’s on 6 four inch locking casters so I can easily move it around the shop. Next I’m going to add an electric hand plain so I can use it like a jointer. This is probably the most useful thing that I will ever build.
This sound amazing!
The DeWalt jobsite saws must be the best product they make. Been top of that tree for decades. I hope they are maintaining the quality of their corded versions. They have let corded versions of other tools plummet as they concentrate on cordless
Is there anywhere to see photos of this? I'd love to see the elevator mechanism for the planer and such.
As Norm would say , my paraphrasing, measured drawerings?
I'm in the process of doing something similar until yesterday. I put a straight edge on my table because an aftermarket zero clearance throat plate I purchased didn't fit... turns out the top is warped all over the place. Makes sense because I don't ususlly get consistent cuts on jointed snd planed boards. I Haven't put a feeler gauge on it but there's clear daylight with multiple straight edges. I guess Dewalt's tolerance for their stamped tops is 0.05".... seems pretty high. So I'm scratching the saw part of the workbench and in the market for a contractors saw. Thinking Laguna F1 but there are mixed reviews and II cannot decide.
Loving the new smaller workshop David. It reminds me of a multi platinum band recording a new album the way they would have recorded their first, back to basics.
@MakeSomething I'm going to be honest, I am going to make this exact table. I love the way you designed it. I have the same table saw & made a table for it, but I incorporated my miter saw to the table as well. I use the table saw as the holding surface for longer pieces that I cut with the miter saw. Only down fall, I dont have an exit support for long cuts on the tables saw. Love your table, amazing. Keep up the amazing work!
You could make an outfeed extension and put it on a hinge with a foldable leg so when you aren't using your saw, you simply fold the extension down out of the way and roll it up against the wall.
For an add-on fence, I think the Delta Model 36-Txxx is an excellent choice. I put one on my hand-me-down Craftsman saw and it made a world of difference. Home Depot usually has a good price on them for some reason. Really easy to retrofit. I made a similar cart for my saw and I did not use the back rail choosing to have the back end of the fence glide.
A few years ago, I bought an Incra fence system for my very used old Craftsman table saw. I built a solid stand, Integrated outfeed and side extensions, and an integrated router lift on the right side. It was a bit expensive but invaluable. I've since upgraded to a SawStop contractor saw and continue to use the Incra fence system. The SawStop fence is still in the box. It's supposed to be a good fence yet I cant see it being as accurate and versatile as the Incra.
My Dewalt has a tension nut for the rack and pinion fence, I’d assume that this one does as well. I had to dial it in to remove the slippery feeling when trying to get it at a precise position.
Also, having the pocket holes on the outside means the screws are directed into the material instead of toward the edge, making the joint stronger.
That's not true at all.
@@kodman247 How so? It seems completely true to me.
@@kodman247 I think you need to check your physics bro, obviously pockets on the outside means more material to go into / less likely to rip out
I wonder if you could 3d print a gear to change the ratio of that aftermarket mitre gauge to make it more precise?
What router table lift are you thinking about adding to the table saw?
If you push down in the fence adjustment knob it slightly disengages the gear and allows for finer movements of the fence.
Still got the wwgoa membership for $1.49 16 hours after the video went up. Glad it was the first I watched when I got home. Thanks.
David, I’ve watched everyone of your videos. I gotta say, this is one of your best and very much appreciated!!!! THANK YOU and keep up your great work!!!!!!!!
I bought and attached a delta 30" table saw fence sold at HD for $260. Huge improvement over the contractor saw fence. That being said, it is an angle bracket attached to square tube and a T square fence, so I could have made it myself for way less, especially since I had to drill custom mounting holes for the angle iron part anyway.
Thanks!
thank you thank you!
For fine rip fence adjustments could you set a rough measurement with your table saw fence and add an auxiliary fence with something like a jessem micro adjuster? I've used a similar setup on spindle moulders in the past.
I wish this video would have been available when I made my cabinet for my tablesaw. Thanks for a great video, it gave me some ideas on how to fix mine.
aftermarket would be amazing. i have a rigid saw. not only are adjustments finicky, but it doesn't always stay parallel. just two clips that clamp down essentially.
About the Fence, the best easy solution would be to install a bigger turning knob (2-3x current diameter should be enough), that should make the fine regulation much easier and looks like there is enough clearance to avoid getting in the way of the infeed 😃
@@JLjl1910 i just went to the comments to say this...
Im a huge fan of the accusquare fence. I have one on my unisaw. Im not sure how well it would work on a job site saw like you have but i am sure you could make it work.
I bought the accusquare fence for my craftsman saw, it's obviously a bigger saw than that, but they've got a smaller size fence too. I'd love to see your opinion on that fence! I personally love it, apart from the locking knob, but I plan to modify that at some point!
This is a great video that shows what can be done with budget tools and I wish I had seen it a few years earlier. It's probably because I don't know any better but the rack & pinion style adjuster on my DeWalt is the primary reason why I don't want to replace it with anything else. With the same blade you're using in the video, I get exceptionally precise cuts by simply putting at the measurement required. However, the fence itself does leave a small bit to be desired.
Good timing on this video. I have actually been thinking of selling off my Saw Stop cabinet saw and switching to a contractor saw to save space since I had to downsize to a single car garage to free up some space. Definitely gave me something to think about.
Amazing channel and budget tool series. Based on title, wasn't expecting wings, outfeed table and crosscut sled. Was expecting hacks to improve accuracy of the saw itself. Maybe I'm wrong but I think people go from contractor saws to cabinet saws for accuracy and repeatability. Looking for $4000 performance on a $400 budget...but aren't we all! Great channel!
This is exactly what I need. I was thinking some elaborate table for saw and large outfeed table for assembly, but this will be perfect for my 12x20 metal building. Thanks for doing this
This design is brilliant. The top modules attach to the base which provides the bottoms for the modules. This will change the way I think about shop furniture. If I had room in the garage for something like this I’d be heading out to buy plywood.
This was the kick in the ass I needed. I've got two young ones, and have been trying to pick up woodworking as a hobby, and finding the time has always been my gripe. Watching this finally flipped the switch. Slowly, but surely, I wanted to make more or less this exact work piece for my table saw (Skil saw), I've cut my shitty southern yellow pine plywood from Lowe's, assembled all the goods, made adjustments along the way... It's not YET assembled, but just needs some screws (though I suspect my pocket holes for my side supports won't pan out - so there may be some adjustments needed).
So, thank you so much.
ALSO, to your question on a fence for a contractor saw... I have no idea. Someone mentioned Bora, but that doesn't replace your issue with the rack and pinion lack of micro-adjustments. John Heisz has a couple build videos on making his own fence - and while some look like they'd be a bit beyond me, I was like, "Holy shit, you know who could make a very approachable video to build your own fence? David f*ing Picciuto." John's videos are all incredibly informative, and I'm sure his plans are rock solid (he spares no details in his videos), but could be an opportunity to add to your budget shop and be something a lot of us novice woodworkers would try to replicate.
If you made it this far, props. Thanks man! Ramble, over.
@MakeSomething not sure if you've run into complications with this and had to fix it yet, but the dust port hole you made in the outfeed support @9:30 is going to interfere with the ability to change the blade angle since the dust port on that saw moves with the blade. May want to cut a quarter circle track matching what you see on the back of the saw.
Awesome easy upgrades for the saw. I finally made a crosscut sled for my full-sized table saw and it's been great. I would love an afternarket fence though. Still looking for options. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for this video!! For someone that has high end tools making videos of how to make lower end tools better for those who don't have the funds to get higher end but want that higher end accuracy and showing smaller shop options 👍
This video came at a really good time for me, David. I'm in the design stage of doing something very similar for my contractor table saw. Your solution seems less convoluted and complicated than mine. So, I will definitely take inspiration from you! Thanks heaps!
Also, this video's pacing was really good. The 22 min long video felt much closer to 5 min for me.
Thank you!
Tip for getting finer adjustment on the rack and pinion mechanisms for the fence: put a long lever on it. Probably a removable would be preferable.
The stand you used to cut the wood on to start with is called a BORA Centipede, i have had one for years and I have both sizes so they are really handy
For the lid on the outfeed table (if it hasn't already been suggested) use 3/4-hinges. The top can then swing 270-degrees to lay against the back for storage.
Ever tried the WEN 10” blades on your table saw? I normally use Freud, but saw the WEN on amazon for $10. Not a bad blade at all for $10. Cuts are very smooth. Been using it for about four weeks now. It will be interesting to see if they maintain a smooth cut as long as a Freud
Great video. I love that the shop vac goes inside the cabinet so you only need to have the table connected to the power. Very neat.
Good video! As someone who lives in your neck of the woods, it’s nice to get inspiration from a local. You have truly come full circle with that sponsorship bit from the Guild.
Side note - I won’t lie about your last point though, I personally can’t stand the rack and pinion fence systems that are so popular now because of what you talked about. It doesn’t matter if they are dewalt, Milwaukee, Rikon, skil, metabo, ect… I’ve seen the same issue across the board. Plus they always feel cheap (and I’ve had a few break)
One huge upgrade to it though is to use the bow fence system. That thing is amazing in a small shop and gives it a lot more stability at the job site.
I'd suggest using a larger diameter knob/wheel to adjust your fence. It should I crease your ability to dial in the accuracy more than this setup allows?...
I caught this just in time! I need to replace my cobbled-together-out-of-anything-handy table saw stand, and your design looks like it can be adjusted to fit my saw. Even better, I have an excuse to fix my old shopvac. Many thanks! Liked and subscribed and getting ready to re-watch.
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Is Flints (theatrical chandlers) only a UK provider, or do they have a US presence?
+1 for avoiding Bezos Barn. In this day and age when literal supervillains exist, why give them any more of our money?
I would suggest to cut a bigger opening for the shop vac hose, to allow blade angle adjustment.
Came here to see if anyone else noticed that.
Thank you for going back to low budget!! You just used your extensive experience and skills to make simple boxes and create a superior upgrade to that saw. I've made a couple of saw stands and it never occurred to me to make an all-in-one that big . . . so that it could be an all-in-one. Of course I've only had a couple years so far. I built the stands then started adding, and it hasn't worked so well. You're doing well in doing good!
Love it, I have done to tables so far. Afraid of moving on with this hobby, working with wood calms down my PTSD. The thing is, chemicals in my body left me shaking a bit more than I should. I’m trying to build in my garage, I have disassembled both tables, I think this one is perfect for my space and knowledge. Anyone that reads this has any ideas on how to lose this panic of building something refined for the first time?
I was hoping you'd show us how to handle a poorly stamped tracks in the saw's metal top / deck.
Like replacing the stamped metal top/deck with _____?
Maybe Melamine?
I have some 4 foot long T-track segments I bought online.
Is there a way to do a custom top table saw deck?
Also what about a fence?
Mule makes the Accusquare fence which is great for old contractor saws. Made my 9" rockwell incredibly accurate!
I believe that BORA stand is the BORA Centepide. I need to order a 4' x 8' one (CK15S), but dont have the £170+ (around $212). Great video!
I like the side table boxes for storage, great idea!
Slow golf clap, well done. Lolz taking inspiration for a table saw table while sipping a 9 yr old cellared French wine from Australia. Have a small shop I’m working on atm, maybe I’ll make my table saw a bit shorter like you have here an use a second flip flop mitre saw table as extended outfeed feed instead of make my the table saw table 2400mm long
For additional stability on the cross cut sled, you also cut a plywood strip and add it to the back of the sled across the cut but flush with the cross cut sled surface.
Only to then cut through it ...
Loving your use of CAD - cardboard aided design 😂😂. Seriously - great vid 👍👍👍
The L shaped legs are great - I did the same on my workbench - easy to connect to the cross rails etc, and economical to make 😃
Much appreciated and the kick in the B that I think i needed!
Still have to figure out if I "simply" need to level my garage floor that has a floor drain in the middle. Bad if I get a leaky faucet but otherwise would make things so much easier!
Love your videos, one question came to my mind! What about the 45 deg cuts, with the hole in the back for the vacuum , don’t you limit yourself??? Just an observation
I had a quick look but could not find a follow up video for this. Did you have to make a larger cut out in the out feed box for the vacuum cleaner to fit when you make angled cuts? In the video you only had a small rectangular hole cut. Otherwise a great idea as I had bought a cheap table saw and was looking at a way to improve its performance.
Excellent, simple & effective. Exactly the inspiration that will keep your audience coming back for more. Bravo!
A really quick hack to improve the precision of the rack and pinion fence is to put a quick grip clamp on the dial, giving you much more leverage and control for those tiny adjustments. That tiny dial really is the weakest link in the chain, the one factor that can make the adjustments imprecise. You could also permanently attach something to make the dial bigger / add leverage, obviously the easiest way would be to drill a hole into the dial and screw in some kind of rod or dowel.
About the fence adjustment, you can probably 3D print a second dial for precision, that gears into this dial's gear but has a higher ratio.
That's awesome. I'm making mine just like yours. What wood veneer is that?
Well that looked easy. Nice to see you using those new inexpensive tools to build new easy inexpensive stuff.
when you see all brand colours and no sawdust..walk away 😂
Usual Boss video. Simple explanation for the slow kids in the class
Much appreciated!!!!!
The most useful shop furniture video I have seen. Know what I need to make next to replace my old table saw cabinet!!
Check out the John Heisz fence made from wood. Plans are really cheap and boy is it amazing. you could mount it in the front of your boxes.
Great job David this helps us that don’t have cabinet saws.I am going to make room in my garage and make this.Thank you again your videos are always inspiring and entertaining.
Nice build. I did something similar for my contractor saw but ended up taking apart because it was taking up too much space even though it was mobile. If I am going to dedicate that much space to a saw it may as well just be a cabinet saw with a mobile base.
To tackle the fence problem on my old bosch I used extruded aluminium and a Incra positioner. With a aluminum fence. Cost where about 150 for the aluminum and t bolts and the cost for a positioner. But man was it better. I now use the positioner and the incra fence i bought later on my 47 delta unisaw. The small jobsite just lacked in power for the thicker and harderwoods.
Great video. I need to do something similar for my saw. Curious though, what brand is the router lift you showed? I would also like to build in a router table. Thanks.
The collapsible device you have your plywood and sheet foam stock is called a centipede and theyre very awesome to have❤🤘
Working in the back parking lot of my apartment I’m stuck using a rolling stand on my saw. Can’t wait to setup something like this when I get a house.
I have the identical saw in a Metabo brand. I built a table for it, ditched the original fence, and mounted a Delta T2 fence to the front of the table and it worked wonders for me. Was about $200 when I bought it. May be like 300 now. Honestly for the cost of the saw and the fence together I should have bought a delta table saw and been done with it.
This is a great design and tutorial, and so customizable. Awesome job Dave.
So I have been racking my brain trying to come up with a way to combine what you did here with your sliding cross cut table for my home shop in a 2 car garage. Im thinking I can make the frame out of wood instead of metal like you did on the crosscut table video. Itll be on a smaller scale so it might work. Any thoughts or recomendations will be appreciated.
YES!! Moving soon and going to unpack my new saw (same size and features as the one here in the video), and this is exactly the build/ inspiration I was looking for!! THANK YOU!! ❤
Those bit drivers are from Harbor Freight! I had the same problem with 2 boxes of them. I thought the 1st box was just defective fluke.
I didn't have time to finish watching everything, but I will definitely come back for the useful information. So thank you very much and I recommend a socket splitter with a gaglat, it will help you with the tools. (You are definitely welcome to overdo it and buy a portable home power bank. It is always good)
How did you accommodate the vacuum connection when you tilt the saw?
Inspirational!
I have a Dewalt flip-over saw which I'm going to incorporate into a saw table and 1-rail crosscut sled.
The fence3 on the flip-over saw is pants, though, so I'm going to have to figure that one out...
I had a set of dewalt bit drivers break on me on the last project I worked on. 2 different bits did it. I was just using decking screws too. They weren’t nothing special but they were special enough to break 2 of my bits.
Seeing how versatile this build is means I’m gonna have to build my own. Thank you!! Hopefully someone will drop a link to the better fence, been looking for one.
Planning something very similar that I'm going to start in a couple months, but going even farther down the rabbit hole. Rather than enclosing the crappy table saw inside or/surrounded by cabinets, I am taking the guts out of the saw and mounting it directly into the narrow end of a 4x8 rolling workbench. A few reasons for going that route: First, it lets me eliminate all of the wonky saw characteristics (plastic box, undersize miter slots, shit biscuit fence, etc.). Second, I can use a Delta T3 fence setup which eliminates your fence issue. Third, I get can get some nice infeed real estate by pushing the saw back into the table a bit (will require some controls extension). And finally, I can fashion a dust collectoion box much easier (and smaller) without the original plastic cabinet in the way. The saw part of a table saw is not much more than a skillsaw without the handle, so pretty easy to re-mount it into a nice big cabinet like you see in cabinet shops all the time.
4x8 will include table saw, router lift, pivoting compound miter saw, a clamp/assembly area and onboard dust collection for all of it.
Love the video! Only issue I see is the cutout for the shopvac is going to get in the way if you tilt the blade below 90 degrees for a miter/bevel cut. On these type of saws the whole dust port swings with the motor when tilting the blade. Otherwise love the setup!
Ummm, shoot. Yep, I'm gonna have to modify the cutout!
absolutely a great build, im going to steal some of these Ideas. That seem simple but I havent seen or thought of for my design im about to start. Thank you!
Nice build :) But you are the first one I've heard bashing on the fence. Everyone else, including myself, loves it for its incredible precision. It might be because it is the dewalt dwe7492 and not the wen table saw.
So... did you add that router to the other side of the fence and how did it work out? Since there's a slight difference in the saw and support surface how did you magic that out? I'm planning to do a similar build when I get my new saw and hope to get some sort of router table over on that side too.
can you disengage the pinion for a manual nudge?
*Great and Simple Design Love it!!* 🌟👍🏻
*I have a DeWalt Table Saw and I'm definitely going to make this!*
Thanks man.. This is definitely good for me using modular and just a plywood.. I'll copy it..
Love your design!!! And the entire series in affordable tools!