Hi Doug, any videos of you using this set up? I’m torn between going left or right. Left will help me with cross cuts for sure. Just picked up the 3hp w/ 52” extension table.
There are several projects on my channel showing me using this setup. I had mine on the right side because of the shop layout and just felt more natural in my shop. The pros of this setup are that it is easy to get to with plenty of space to work around it. This is my primary router table so I use it alot. The fence is very easy to remove and get out of your way if you need this space on the side of the table. I also have a panel saw so I seldom cut big sheet goods. The only real con I have is that you do have a lot harder time getting into the bottom of the saw if you want to clean it out as the router box is in the way keeping you from opening the door completely. Hope this helps.
Hey pardner. Really appreciate you putting this out there. Couple of quock questions. If you would have put your switch other side along with the dust collection port panel where you have it, would there have been any issues? Will the little tool holder go on the opposite/right side? Just Seems like it would help to keep anything coming off the router all on one side would be better..
First thanks for watching. If I understand your question I dont see any reason you could not swapp the switch and tools around. I have not found it to be any trouble with the way I have it set up and am not sure of the bennifit of the other way. This saw is pretty easy to configure to your personal preferance.
I’ve noticed many sawstops with the inline router table is there a reason you didn’t go that route? I’m not even seeing it as an option when trying to build my saw on their website.
The only way I have seen the router table is either on the left or right side of the base. A dato head can be used for the saw blade on all of them but you would need to buy the stop cartridge for it.
@@DougLearn thanks the reply, I’m referring to replacing the extension table with cast iron When I try to add it to my saw build it just won’t let me so I’ll have to contact them. Is there anything you would do differently on this system you could briefly explain? It’s such a large purchase I’m a bit nervous.
I dont think I would change anything on my setup. If you are going to make it mobile be sure to get that up front as this saw is very heavy and you want to put it together on the stand. I also recommend you have a good dust collection set up for it. I would like to one day get the dust collection over the blade as that would help out when it is not in the way for some projects. There is a reason alot of the shops have this saw, It is a beast and will cut through everything you need it to.
The saw itself is 20" and then there are 2 iron tables 12" on each side of it. On the right side I have the wood table extension and that is another 24". On the left side is the router table and it is 16". This configuration gives you 46" on the right side of the blade and 38" on the left side of the blade if you take the router fence off. If you have not watched part one and 2 of me putting it together that would be good to check out if you need to see how it all goes together. Thanks for watching .
@@DougLearn Awesome - I am extremely lucky to have a new 48x60 shop, so I am in the process of putting masking tape on the floor and mapping out the dust collection. I'll probably be heading to rockler this week to pick up everything.
I have a new camera and tripod. The filming of theses projects I am finding is more difficult than the project some times. Thanks for watching and I will hopefully learn to operate the production side better .
Hi Doug, any videos of you using this set up? I’m torn between going left or right. Left will help me with cross cuts for sure.
Just picked up the 3hp w/ 52” extension table.
There are several projects on my channel showing me using this setup. I had mine on the right side because of the shop layout and just felt more natural in my shop. The pros of this setup are that it is easy to get to with plenty of space to work around it. This is my primary router table so I use it alot. The fence is very easy to remove and get out of your way if you need this space on the side of the table. I also have a panel saw so I seldom cut big sheet goods. The only real con I have is that you do have a lot harder time getting into the bottom of the saw if you want to clean it out as the router box is in the way keeping you from opening the door completely. Hope this helps.
In the next video for bench can you show the room available to access main saw cabinet.
@Doug - Are you able to access the saw for dropped nut, etc with the table on the left. Great video but trying to decide to mount right or left.
Hey pardner. Really appreciate you putting this out there. Couple of quock questions. If you would have put your switch other side along with the dust collection port panel where you have it, would there have been any issues? Will the little tool holder go on the opposite/right side? Just Seems like it would help to keep anything coming off the router all on one side would be better..
First thanks for watching. If I understand your question I dont see any reason you could not swapp the switch and tools around. I have not found it to be any trouble with the way I have it set up and am not sure of the bennifit of the other way. This saw is pretty easy to configure to your personal preferance.
I’ve noticed many sawstops with the inline router table is there a reason you didn’t go that route? I’m not even seeing it as an option when trying to build my saw on their website.
The only way I have seen the router table is either on the left or right side of the base. A dato head can be used for the saw blade on all of them but you would need to buy the stop cartridge for it.
@@DougLearn thanks the reply, I’m referring to replacing the extension table with cast iron When I try to add it to my saw build it just won’t let me so I’ll have to contact them. Is there anything you would do differently on this system you could briefly explain? It’s such a large purchase I’m a bit nervous.
I dont think I would change anything on my setup. If you are going to make it mobile be sure to get that up front as this saw is very heavy and you want to put it together on the stand. I also recommend you have a good dust collection set up for it. I would like to one day get the dust collection over the blade as that would help out when it is not in the way for some projects. There is a reason alot of the shops have this saw, It is a beast and will cut through everything you need it to.
Was your table saw table still 36”?
The saw itself is 20" and then there are 2 iron tables 12" on each side of it. On the right side I have the wood table extension and that is another 24". On the left side is the router table and it is 16". This configuration gives you 46" on the right side of the blade and 38" on the left side of the blade if you take the router fence off. If you have not watched part one and 2 of me putting it together that would be good to check out if you need to see how it all goes together. Thanks for watching .
How wide is the saw complete? I am probably going to get this same setup, but I have plenty of room, just need to "Budget" for that room.
This setup is 7 foot long and 31" deep. It does take up a good bit of shop space but it is a great saw.
@@DougLearn Awesome - I am extremely lucky to have a new 48x60 shop, so I am in the process of putting masking tape on the floor and mapping out the dust collection. I'll probably be heading to rockler this week to pick up everything.
@@kennethfeld6639 That part is the part I always liked. Setting up the shop in a new space.
Great info but your camera work makes me nauseous… - maybe consider setting the camera down or mounting it
I have a new camera and tripod. The filming of theses projects I am finding is more difficult than the project some times. Thanks for watching and I will hopefully learn to operate the production side better .