Comments appreciated!

[NewDIYer]

Folks,

The attached two are my first 2 projects. Your comments are appreciated.

Also, in my previous post, it was indicated to have an outfeed table on my saw. Question is - what is the size of this table? Will a 3 x 4 do? At one point the outfeed table may come in the way of the SMT.

Thanks again.

[LCHIEN]

the majority of long stuff you would want a outfeed table for is long 2x4 and stuff, so a foot-wide outfeed table would work for that. The other stuff is sheet goods. I really don't like to break down full sized (4'x8') sheets of anything but if you do then a big outfeed table is nice. But for 90% of what I do a 4foot long by 1 foot wide outfeed would work well (don't forget that some of the outfed wood can hang over the sides of the outfeed table, as long as the centger of gravity is over the table then it will support the outfeed.

I'd say make the outfeed table a bit lower (1/4" ) than your saw top and bevel the front edge so sagging items (thin sheets, limber pieces of lumber) won't catch on the lip.

Yes, on a BT3 the SMT travel will need way to get around a outfeed table.

As for breaking down large sheets, I always use the mental concept of moving wood, fixed saw vs fixed wood, moving saw. A large sheet of 3/4" thick plywood is hard to move accurately so its best cut with a hand circular (moving) saw and a guide.
But a 1' x 4' piece of plywood is easily handled so move the wood on a fixed (table) saw.

A miter saw has a moving saw and the wood is fixed; that's why I prefer it for breaking down (crosscutting) 8-foot pieces of lumber as opposed to moving an 8-foot board on the SMT over the fixed table saw blade.

[Daryl]

Nice work, you are on your way now. Just a little tip, on legs such as your shelf unit, a slight chamfer or beval all the way around on the bottom will help prevent the leg from splitting where is contacts the floor, will look a little fancier too.
I like an outfeed roller over a table. Easy to adjust and store when not used.

[cwsmith]

I'm not sure what your second picture is showing. The first picture being a very nice looking small white table is quite nice though.

But the second picture looks to me, like you are fastening your "legs" into what appears to be the edges of "chip" or "particle" board. If that is the case, my experience tells me that will lead to some problems, as there is very little integrity and strength to such. (But, you may have a horizontal piece of solid wood running underneath the edges of the flat... I can't tell by the angle of the photo.)

Regarding the "outfeed table" issue, I too use a roller stand, as it is what I have and can quickly be set up and removed as needed. My shop is in the basement and thus rather small, so the BT needs to be moved as requirements dictate.

However, the roller stand simply isn't good enough for anything other than longer rips. I would much prefer an outfeed table, especially if it could be folded down or quickly installed and removed, as my BT either put to use or stored out of the way.

CWS

[gsmittle]

I use the Ridgid Flip Top Work Support as an outfeed support. Takes up very little room when folded, and the top is very slick. I've waxed the top once in the last seven or eight years.

g.

[cabinetman]

The size and positioning of your outfeed table might depend on what you cut the most. If you have the room, you could make a folding table. You can get a folding leg kit at HD and make the top any size you want. You may have to add spacers for the height.

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[NewDIYer]

Thanks for the input..

Thanks everyone for the input thus far.

For the outfeed table I was looking to make a folding table. The input thus far is very helpful.

The first project was made to have the side support moveable but since then I have screwed them down to make a more rigid table.

The second is a rolling cart which hides under the dining table (it is a granite nonmoveable table) and will store bread maker and waffel maker). Will not carry too much weight. The wood was a 1 x 8 by 3/4 and the casters were found at home).

[Mr__Bill]

Nice project.
I use two rollers on stands. Mine are from Harbor freight and are the ones with a triangle base, it's more stable on a rough floor but the folding base are much easier to store. I use a board that hooks on to the bottom=back of the back rail and a bracket sits on the support for the roller so a long piece coming off the saw is lifted to the roller and then it glides smoothly off the saw. The second one is nice to but behind you to support a long piece as you feed it into the saw, have to remember to keep them perpendicular to the blade so they do not try to skew the work to one side or the other.

With two you can put them to the left of the saw with a board on top then use them to support a long piece when you crosscut or cut down a sheet of ply. The ply sits on the board and the board rolls on the rollers, just have to be sure the board is long enough to not fall off before you are done cutting.

Should you decide to make an out-feed table I would make a cabinet on casters that is the right height and then it can be moved out of the way and is also useful for storing your tools. It's also a nice way to practice making a cabinet and drawers or doors or whatever.

Bill on the left coast

[aiyou]

Fold-down Outfeed Table Plan

I had stumbled across this years ago, and printed it out at the time. The original site is now gone, but the plans are available through the web archive project.

This fold down outfeed can be attached to the back of your BT3 stand...probably easier with the box-like stand from the 3000, but could probably be modified for the splayed leg 3100 or other saw as needed. Plan can be found through the following link, then click the 'Extension Table' for a pdf.

http://web.archive.org/web/20091020090613/http://geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/2039/page6.html

Don't know if the original poster was (and perhaps still is) a member here - perhaps some others will recognize the site.

Rob

[Warren W]

Wow that does look pretty nice.

[DookieTx1911]

But the second picture looks to me, like you are fastening your "legs" into what appears to be the edges of "chip" or "particle" board. If that is the case, my experience tells me that will lead to some problems, as there is very little integrity and strength to such. (But, you may have a horizontal piece of solid wood running underneath the edges of the flat... I can't tell by the angle of the photo.)
CWS

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