Many thanks for the video and plan; I used them both to build my version this afternoon. I also used a few of the suggestions in the comments. Best regards from Scotland.
Nice design. Couple of ideas for you. First you should counter sink the bolt holes then cut off the extra bolt flush with the 2x4 so you won't mess up your chain. Second you should mount the bottom support boards up about 6 inches so your foot can go under allowing you to get closer to your work. (like a toe kick).
Thanks for the feedback. Shortly after I made the video we did exactly what you said about the bolts. I was actually thinking of doing an update video on it but we backed the bolts out and put short, counter sunk ones in for that very reason. As for the board on the bottom, I left it low to purposely keep me back a bit so if something went wrong, my foot wouldn't be able to get under it and get stuck. Plus I put my foot on the bottom board as slight stabilizer. Thanks for the feedback and the suggestions!
There are many factors in building a table saw. One place I discovered that successfully combines these is the Wilfs Wood Blueprint (check it out on google) definately the most helpful resource i've heard of. look at the extraordinary info .
I'm going to build my saw buck ASAP! Thanks for the instructions in the description! Seen one video but he had it all in metric. This is the U.S.A. We don't do no stinking metric! Can't wait to get started. I was just reviewing this before I started building and it acured to me that you may want to cut the top side rails 2 inches longer to give the cross buck that has nothing to rest on the extra two inches to sit on at alternate sides. I will also raise the bottom rail six inches as others suggested and camfer cut the tops to hold the log better.
Contrary to what YOU believe, the world does NOT always revolve around the USA. Metric all the way. So much easier working off a system of 10 and not some 64th of something.
This is a great project, I needed one desperately up at my cabin and this gave me some great idea's - thanks for posting. My last attempt at something similar was with recycled pallets and it lasted less than a season. I ended up making with recycled 4x4 telephone pole cross-arms.,If I don't kill myself lifting it into my trailer (very heavy) to bring it up north, I'm sure it will work great. Thanks again.
Those 2x4's actually look like real wood! Yellow pine! Here in the southeast, all we have is this absolute trash "whitewood" shit. My nail gun shoots nails completely THROUGH the boards and OUT the other side...jealous of your building lumber.
+David Gaylord only issue for us is we tossed sand bags on bottom to hold it down because my dad can't really keep it all steady on his own because of his age - so I agree bottom boards up higher, but for us it worked safer lower with sand bags on it
+David Gaylord yep it's what we had left - we cut the bolts off it and cut them down. I was actually thinking of doing a follow up video just because people have asked about that
Built one from plans I picked up at Menards. Turned out good, should have watched your video 1st though... I would have had more confidence in my ability, & would have done one sooner. Ps. Picnic table next?
non sub comment, good concept but you never even showed how to use them ? I guess you build something then go for a snow walk ? But on a positive note , your snowblower kicks my snowblowers ass !
Very good video. I need to make one since I had lots of trees cut due to winter storms. I like the comments and suggestion as well from others.
Many thanks for the video and plan; I used them both to build my version this afternoon. I also used a few of the suggestions in the comments. Best regards from Scotland.
Thanks - glad to see that it worked out well
Nice design. Couple of ideas for you. First you should counter sink the bolt holes then cut off the extra bolt flush with the 2x4 so you won't mess up your chain. Second you should mount the bottom support boards up about 6 inches so your foot can go under allowing you to get closer to your work. (like a toe kick).
Thanks for the feedback. Shortly after I made the video we did exactly what you said about the bolts. I was actually thinking of doing an update video on it but we backed the bolts out and put short, counter sunk ones in for that very reason. As for the board on the bottom, I left it low to purposely keep me back a bit so if something went wrong, my foot wouldn't be able to get under it and get stuck. Plus I put my foot on the bottom board as slight stabilizer. Thanks for the feedback and the suggestions!
There are many factors in building a table saw. One place I discovered that successfully combines these is the Wilfs Wood Blueprint (check it out on google) definately the most helpful resource i've heard of. look at the extraordinary info .
Thanks I’ll check it out
Agree
I'm going to build my saw buck ASAP! Thanks for the instructions in the description! Seen one video but he had it all in metric. This is the U.S.A. We don't do no stinking metric! Can't wait to get started. I was just reviewing this before I started building and it acured to me that you may want to cut the top side rails 2 inches longer to give the cross buck that has nothing to rest on the extra two inches to sit on at alternate sides. I will also raise the bottom rail six inches as others suggested and camfer cut the tops to hold the log better.
Metric did go to the moon, imperial did 😎
Contrary to what YOU believe, the world does NOT always revolve around the USA. Metric all the way. So much easier working off a system of 10 and not some 64th of something.
Metric Duhh, I don’t know what to do…
This is a great project, I needed one desperately up at my cabin and this gave me some great idea's - thanks for posting. My last attempt at something similar was with recycled pallets and it lasted less than a season. I ended up making with recycled 4x4 telephone pole cross-arms.,If I don't kill myself lifting it into my trailer (very heavy) to bring it up north, I'm sure it will work great. Thanks again.
Thanks! Built one of these this morning taking on board the tips in the comments. Works a treat!
Make sure you use shorter bolts or trim them off
+The Weekend Homestead - yes trimmed the bolts flush and raised the lower braces up around 6 inches from the floor.
Wonderful place...
thanks - it is a fun family place
Nice! Q: Why did you have only one of the top boards flush with the vertical sections? I’d thing having both flush would have made it sturdier
your correct. after i made the video i actually did just that
@@theweekendhomestead cut the bolts off shorter so you less likely to catch them with the chain.
Superb video! Thank you very much
thanks for watching!
We found your channel via the homestead facebook group. We look forward to following along on your journey!
Wow thanks !
What are the length of the 2x4s you never say???
48inches
wonderful
Those 2x4's actually look like real wood! Yellow pine! Here in the southeast, all we have is this absolute trash "whitewood" shit. My nail gun shoots nails completely THROUGH the boards and OUT the other side...jealous of your building lumber.
thanks - we have milled pine and manufactured pine on the property. We use both
Nice video & buck, -1 no safety glasses (think of your kids)
i find having the bottom boards down low, keeps them getting kicked raise them up about 6 inches just like the cupboards in your kitchen "Toe kicks"
+David Gaylord only issue for us is we tossed sand bags on bottom to hold it down because my dad can't really keep it all steady on his own because of his age - so I agree bottom boards up higher, but for us it worked safer lower with sand bags on it
Great looking saw buck. I am going to build one of these myself. Hopped over here from Daddykirbs' livestream. Subscribed.
Goodgame Bees just a note, counter sink the bolts or at least cut them off
why were the bolts so long were these left overs just hanging around the shop
+David Gaylord yep it's what we had left - we cut the bolts off it and cut them down. I was actually thinking of doing a follow up video just because people have asked about that
Why would you use 3 1/2" deck screws to screw on a 1x4? When 2" or less would work, same as 5" bolts for two 2x4's a little excessive.
Nice work
thanks - it was one of my first videos ever.
thanks! I need to make one
let me know how it turns out!
Built one from plans I picked up at Menards. Turned out good, should have watched your video 1st though... I would have had more confidence in my ability, & would have done one sooner. Ps. Picnic table next?
We did a picnic table for pine cone camp. It turned out awesome
Nice chainsaw buck
Thanks
Nice channel Homesteady sent me.
thanks - He is a great guy!
Great work ! Love it ! #Dannesurvive
Putting washers on a coach bolt that’s a new one, why even use them an unnecessary experience you used cheap screws every where else
non sub comment, good concept but you never even showed how to use them ? I guess you build something then go for a snow walk ? But on a positive note , your snowblower kicks my snowblowers ass !
yea I was actually my second YT video i ever made. My hope is i got better over time. Thanks for checking it out