Plans for table saw stand? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T20:40:46Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/plans-for-table-saw-stand?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI told my son I wanted a Rip-…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-06-13:2900167:Comment:5477752013-06-13T00:39:42.821ZScott Aldridgehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ScottAldridge
<p>I told my son I wanted a Rip-Cut for fathers day now lets see if he follows through :-)</p>
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<p>As for full sheets of ply for ease of transport and handling in my small "shop" I make full use of the cutting services of my local Lowes. A full sheet of 3/4" MDF is much easier to move around when cut into 2'x4' sections.</p>
<p>I told my son I wanted a Rip-Cut for fathers day now lets see if he follows through :-)</p>
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<p>As for full sheets of ply for ease of transport and handling in my small "shop" I make full use of the cutting services of my local Lowes. A full sheet of 3/4" MDF is much easier to move around when cut into 2'x4' sections.</p> Let me know when you do -- I'…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-06-07:2900167:Comment:5463112013-06-07T13:58:01.732ZRuss Hayneshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RussHaynes
<p>Let me know when you do -- I'll share my first, not so successful experience, and my second (successful) experience making ZCIs for the DeWalt contractor saw.</p>
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<p>I actually have the DeWalt folding stand for this saw, and I use it when I'm going to have the saw set up for extended periods of time. The stand has a front lip that the bottom frame tube rests in and there are four bolts that secure the saw to the stand. Once bolted down, it's actually very sturdy. I don't cut full…</p>
<p>Let me know when you do -- I'll share my first, not so successful experience, and my second (successful) experience making ZCIs for the DeWalt contractor saw.</p>
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<p>I actually have the DeWalt folding stand for this saw, and I use it when I'm going to have the saw set up for extended periods of time. The stand has a front lip that the bottom frame tube rests in and there are four bolts that secure the saw to the stand. Once bolted down, it's actually very sturdy. I don't cut full sheets of ply on it anymore though. I have a Kreg Rip-Cut and a set of <a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22083&filter=32734" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these</a> to break down full sheets into manageable pieces. I usually take a saw horse to Home Depot, plug in my circ saw to the power inverter in my truck, and rip the sheets down right there before I load them in the bed. Then when I get them back to my shop, I resaw the pieces into the precise measurements for the project. I don't care WHAT size table saw you have, unless you have an enormous pro-grade saw with a massive outfeed table, 50" fence, or one of the ones that holds the workpiece in a sled that can accept a full sheet of material, cutting full sheets on any table saw sucks. If you're going to, make sure the base won't tip -- that's great advice. But better advice is "don't try to cut full sheets down on a small table saw." Cutting a lot of full sheets? The proper tool is a panel saw.</p> No sorry that is the insert t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-06-06:2900167:Comment:5461082013-06-06T22:58:19.060ZScott Aldridgehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ScottAldridge
<p>No sorry that is the insert that comes with the saw. I am still just gathering the tools for a basic workshop. I may make a ZCI at some point but not yet.</p>
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<p>Derek: The stand itself is pretty short so so far I haven't had any issues as far as stability is concerned. If I do discover issues with the saw trying to jump off the table I will of course figure out a way to attach the saw to the table. The casters are all lockable so it won't roll around. I also made the table…</p>
<p>No sorry that is the insert that comes with the saw. I am still just gathering the tools for a basic workshop. I may make a ZCI at some point but not yet.</p>
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<p>Derek: The stand itself is pretty short so so far I haven't had any issues as far as stability is concerned. If I do discover issues with the saw trying to jump off the table I will of course figure out a way to attach the saw to the table. The casters are all lockable so it won't roll around. I also made the table top even with my work bench to help support larger pieces of media. I mostly built the table as such for ease of storage and mobility ... in the future my needs may change but for now its about ideal.</p> What I would be concerned abo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-06-06:2900167:Comment:5462122013-06-06T22:28:58.416ZDerek Gouldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DerekGoiuld
<p>What I would be concerned about is the stability; making sure that the stand (and saw) don't topple over when feeding something like a large panel. Do you attach the saw to the stand? How do you find the stability during use?</p>
<p>What I would be concerned about is the stability; making sure that the stand (and saw) don't topple over when feeding something like a large panel. Do you attach the saw to the stand? How do you find the stability during use?</p> Scott -- that's the same saw…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-06-06:2900167:Comment:5460582013-06-06T20:26:03.257ZRuss Hayneshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RussHaynes
<p>Scott -- that's the same saw I have. Is that a ZCI on yours? Did you make it from scratch? I made mine from a piece of phenolic I ordered from Rockler -- major pain in the ass. Was wondering if you had any better luck with a different method. Problem I found was that the tabs that it wasn't a consistent 1/2" from the table to the bottom of the tabs that hold up the insert so there was a lot of grinding the spots where the insert sits on the tabs with a dremel.</p>
<p>Scott -- that's the same saw I have. Is that a ZCI on yours? Did you make it from scratch? I made mine from a piece of phenolic I ordered from Rockler -- major pain in the ass. Was wondering if you had any better luck with a different method. Problem I found was that the tabs that it wasn't a consistent 1/2" from the table to the bottom of the tabs that hold up the insert so there was a lot of grinding the spots where the insert sits on the tabs with a dremel.</p> I modified the plans for the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-06-06:2900167:Comment:5460552013-06-06T20:23:06.533ZScott Aldridgehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ScottAldridge
<p>I modified the plans for the basic 2x4 workbench to hold my job site table saw at about the same height as my work bench. Then added castors to make it mobile around my garage.</p>
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<p>I modified the plans for the basic 2x4 workbench to hold my job site table saw at about the same height as my work bench. Then added castors to make it mobile around my garage.</p>
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3 g…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-07:2900167:Comment:5346562013-04-07T03:23:32.777ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Alternate counter weight:</p>
<p>3 gal bucket, filled with sand or pea gravel, and fitted with a lid.</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/plans-for-table-saw-stand#2900167Comment533910"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This tube type sand filled bag is useful.</p>
<p>Place it on the stand lower shelf…</p>
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<p>Alternate counter weight:</p>
<p>3 gal bucket, filled with sand or pea gravel, and fitted with a lid.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/plans-for-table-saw-stand#2900167Comment533910"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This tube type sand filled bag is useful.</p>
<p>Place it on the stand lower shelf</p>
<p><img src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/039645/039645115961sm.jpg" alt="QUIKRETE 60 lbs Sand"/></p>
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</blockquote> This tube type sand filled ba…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-02:2900167:Comment:5339102013-04-02T14:53:31.868ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>This tube type sand filled bag is useful.</p>
<p>Place it on the stand lower shelf</p>
<p><img src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/039645/039645115961sm.jpg" alt="QUIKRETE 60 lbs Sand"/></p>
<p>This tube type sand filled bag is useful.</p>
<p>Place it on the stand lower shelf</p>
<p><img src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/039645/039645115961sm.jpg" alt="QUIKRETE 60 lbs Sand"/></p> I put a job sight saw on this…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-02:2900167:Comment:5338782013-04-02T01:20:25.795ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>I put a job sight saw on this stand, with the legs folded in,</p>
<p>and fastened the table saw to the top, to prevent it from shifting.</p>
<p>After giving the table saw some ''tilt'' tests,</p>
<p>I conclude this new stand is not stable enough, if one intends to cut larger stuff, </p>
<p>unless a 60lb bag of cement or sand bag is placed on the lower frame member, to insure it won't tip.</p>
<p>Also, an outfeed support is needed for ripping longer stock. …</p>
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<p>I put a job sight saw on this stand, with the legs folded in,</p>
<p>and fastened the table saw to the top, to prevent it from shifting.</p>
<p>After giving the table saw some ''tilt'' tests,</p>
<p>I conclude this new stand is not stable enough, if one intends to cut larger stuff, </p>
<p>unless a 60lb bag of cement or sand bag is placed on the lower frame member, to insure it won't tip.</p>
<p>Also, an outfeed support is needed for ripping longer stock. </p>
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<p><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/public/blKg0DbBR4Gi83zKQxzDqZZvCHw0biaApStQmeABKO_VaSTdMGTz-9P5wJxKA2vjoJKAf3dGPOvk85D11mS5YAaqL_Am-rSuTaIffv7J_KRDMPBP3QRcxwAF5203OcGbWLMM5Ovq6BCbf8FUCDMfyo_2-ebrcgXToDJW1jzkIXxwoi3BfYkn=s220-c" alt="Product Image"/></p> Good points, Russ. That's exa…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-03-28:2900167:Comment:5328872013-03-28T18:18:34.875ZDerek Gouldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DerekGoiuld
<p>Good points, Russ. That's exactly the reason why I wanted to build a stand; I've usually been putting the saw either on my B&D workmate, or on a couple of sawhorses with a couple of pieces of 2x10's between them. Neither is particularly safe or stable. Like you, workshop space is at a premium, but so are fingers and toes. :-)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Russ Haynes said:…</cite></p>
<p>Good points, Russ. That's exactly the reason why I wanted to build a stand; I've usually been putting the saw either on my B&D workmate, or on a couple of sawhorses with a couple of pieces of 2x10's between them. Neither is particularly safe or stable. Like you, workshop space is at a premium, but so are fingers and toes. :-)<br/> <br/> <cite>Russ Haynes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/plans-for-table-saw-stand?xg_source=activity#2900167Comment532884"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>BE CAREFUL. My workshop is extremely small, so I have a DeWalt jobsite saw that I picked up refurbished from TookKing for a steal. When I first got it, I fashioned a base for it using an old</p>
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