I've been wanting to build a mobile saw base like a few I've seen in this forum and at the following link.
http://www.raygirling.com/sawtable.htm
However, I also would like to make the depth 28 inch to maximize my Incra rail system. I realize that probably adds a whole bunch of issues to the project, but I would really like to have more depth to work with.
The Incra rails just need to be perpendicular to the saw blade and reasonably in the same plane as the table top. They are adjustable at the fasterners to overcome a little tilt and thus can be made perfectly in line with the table top. But what should I be thinking about in constructing a support to ount the rails on?
Right now I don't have a lot of ideas other than a carcass and with some reinforcement at the mounting holes (maybe an aluminum backing plate of something.
I can currently go up to about 28-1/2 inches depth and am targeting around 28. The torsion box right now is planned for 28 inches by 80-85 inches. Still have to think about the length (I have the 92 inch extended rails).
Could I build torsion box "towers/columns" rising from the base to get the vertical stiffness and straightness I need, and how should I fasten them to the base? Or does this need to be planned out a little better and be integrated into the base?
<edit> Here is my best guess design so far.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BxA...thkey=CLGxzcQM
The BT3100 rails are attached because they provide a convenient way to mount my router table. Unfortunately it's 32x24 and won't fit within the Incra rails unless I buy the wide saw table kit for another $60 or so. Then I could make the base 32 inches deep and get rid of the BT3100 rails altogether (might be a good idea actually). I'd like to keep the router table oriented and located where it is, so I can use the Incra fence more easily. Currently I have it on the far left of the rails and I have to switch the who fence/positioner around any time I switch between router and table saw. That gets old fast.
Still haven't fully figured out what I'll do to extend the saw table top in front of and behind the BT3100. Was thinking some kind of rectangle with a "cutout" for the saw table top.
Appreciate any inputs whatsoever as my woodworking skills are slightly between "stayed at a Holiday Inn last night" and "Egghead with two left hands". But I am learning slowly ... :-)
http://www.raygirling.com/sawtable.htm
However, I also would like to make the depth 28 inch to maximize my Incra rail system. I realize that probably adds a whole bunch of issues to the project, but I would really like to have more depth to work with.
The Incra rails just need to be perpendicular to the saw blade and reasonably in the same plane as the table top. They are adjustable at the fasterners to overcome a little tilt and thus can be made perfectly in line with the table top. But what should I be thinking about in constructing a support to ount the rails on?
Right now I don't have a lot of ideas other than a carcass and with some reinforcement at the mounting holes (maybe an aluminum backing plate of something.
I can currently go up to about 28-1/2 inches depth and am targeting around 28. The torsion box right now is planned for 28 inches by 80-85 inches. Still have to think about the length (I have the 92 inch extended rails).
Could I build torsion box "towers/columns" rising from the base to get the vertical stiffness and straightness I need, and how should I fasten them to the base? Or does this need to be planned out a little better and be integrated into the base?
<edit> Here is my best guess design so far.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BxA...thkey=CLGxzcQM
The BT3100 rails are attached because they provide a convenient way to mount my router table. Unfortunately it's 32x24 and won't fit within the Incra rails unless I buy the wide saw table kit for another $60 or so. Then I could make the base 32 inches deep and get rid of the BT3100 rails altogether (might be a good idea actually). I'd like to keep the router table oriented and located where it is, so I can use the Incra fence more easily. Currently I have it on the far left of the rails and I have to switch the who fence/positioner around any time I switch between router and table saw. That gets old fast.
Still haven't fully figured out what I'll do to extend the saw table top in front of and behind the BT3100. Was thinking some kind of rectangle with a "cutout" for the saw table top.
Appreciate any inputs whatsoever as my woodworking skills are slightly between "stayed at a Holiday Inn last night" and "Egghead with two left hands". But I am learning slowly ... :-)
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