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[MarkW]

The site tells me it's been awhile since I've posted so I wanted to show what I've been up to.

Since I saw this post http://ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?p=9313#poststop (notice the dual miter slot). I got to thinking about upgrading my table saw (since I did not see a nice new one in my immediate future) . Well I finally am almost finished with the upgrades and its time to show.

And since I was using sawhorses with ply for my assembly bench I went ahead and buit this to match.

Now if I could only find some 1 inch self adhesive measuring tape, I would be set to go. I should be able to cut 64 in. to the right of the blade now.

Also have the makings for a new entertainment center up on the bench, but need about 100bf of red oak to complete (heh such is life)

 

[Travis Porter]

I may have a 1" right to left tape I have no use for if you want it. Your tablesaw cabinet looks great!!!

 

[sapwood]

Wow Mike, that's a novel idea. Actually advancing projects instead of hanging out on the forum :eusa_thin

The cabinets and workbench look fabulous. Tell me more about the workbench. Did you use mortise and tenon for rails--pocket screws??? Assuming that is a hardboard shelf--does it have additional support underneath?

Sapwood

 

[MarkW]

The bench is basically 2x4's that were squared off. I surfaced and joined 2 per leg so each leg is about 2 1/2 by 3 inches. I then just cut dados for the support crossmembers. The top is 3 sheets of 3/4 mdf glued and screwed underneath (very heavy)and it has 4 support's underneath. It's wrapped with pine also. It seems very solid so far but I haven't banged it around much.

I'll be honest, I did want to mortise the supports, but found that I needed much more practice ( or more tools !) so maybe next time.

I wish my floors were level enough for casters on all this stuff, but since they aren't I had to use home made leveling legs.

And Travis, would you happen to remember where you got the 1" tape. I have found alot up to 3/4 but 1" would work so much better.

 

[Travis Porter]

You might try some on 3 wheels or having two wheels pivotable on a pin. FWW had a tablesaw stand in the tips section that would work on unlevel floors beautifully from the way it looked.

 

[cpowell]

Mark that is simply outstanding!

Problem with posts like this is they make me realize I've got some more work to do that I just keep putting off!

Do you sit cross-legged on the floor to use the scroll saw? :lol: :lol:

Seriously, it looks like you have the scroll saw and planer secured to the ply so that they can be clamped down for use? or am I even close?

Chuck

 

[DaveO]

Mark, well done:icon_thum You will so much enjoy the increased TS table surface and reliable assembly table. I'm impressed!

Dave

 

[MarkW]

Actually, I never seem to have desktop space so I built this.

Presently I have 3 tools mounted on tabletops that have a skirt to drop over the frame. It gives me a place to use these tools without a benchtop to clamp them and only takes up space for one on the wall.

 

[D L Ames]

Mark, Great looking upgrades for your TS.:icon_thum I like the your docking station idea for you planer, scroll saw and DT jig too. Thanks for posting those pix for us.

D L

 

[michaelgarner]

mark,
nice work friend. You have me thinking. Be blessed friend.