Outfeed Table

ryanbp01 · Post by **ryanbp01** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:04 am

The nice thing about the one from Shopsmith is that it is fully adjustable with the table. What I really liked was there is no drilling into the rails to attach the table, something which some outfeed tables require you to do. While it did come with an outfeed roller to use in place of the table, the frame does extend outward, something the other outfeed rollers I have cannot do. That also gives me the flexibility to use the floating tables to extend on the infeed side of the table. Greatly helps in stability when cutting plywood sheets.

BPR

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:49 am

ryanbp01 wrote:The nice thing about the one from Shopsmith is that it is fully adjustable with the table. What I really liked was there is no drilling into the rails to attach the table, something which some outfeed tables require you to do. While it did come with an outfeed roller to use in place of the table, the frame does extend outward, something the other outfeed rollers I have cannot do. That also gives me the flexibility to use the floating tables to extend on the infeed side of the table. Greatly helps in stability when cutting plywood sheets.

BPR

I have missed those that require drilling into the rails. I probably would not do that either.

I built my brackets from a piece of 2" aluminum angle.

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The extra hole in mine allows them to be used in conjunction with the Shopsmith Extension Table Brackets. When I do that, there is no need for the angled support bar or a table leg. Messing with a table leg every time I changed table position is what made it necessary to develop my outfeed table setup. No fuss, no muss. Just adjust table height or tilt and the outfeed table goes along for the ride.

camerio · Post by **camerio** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:37 am

Dusty, I found the thread that showed your out feed table being made ?

It is titled :

Tilting Outfeed Table, Height Adjustable

dated : 06-01-2008, 04:15 PM

Very interesting and quite a number of pictures as well.

I do not know how to post a link that will bring members to the thread in question.
I had it saved in html in my shopsmith file.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:39 pm

camerio wrote:Dusty, I found the thread that showed your out feed table being made ?

It is titled :

Tilting Outfeed Table, Height Adjustable

dated : 06-01-2008, 04:15 PM

Very interesting and quite a number of pictures as well.

I do not know how to post a link that will bring members to the thread in question.
I had it saved in html in my shopsmith file.

I think this is the one you are referring to and it does show most of the features of my last table version but there are at least two or three different threads that deal with the outfeed table (s) that I have used. It evolves.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:04 pm

camerio wrote: I do not know how to post a link that will bring members to the thread in question.

Copy the URL and paste it in your text.

camerio · Post by **camerio** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:23 pm

dusty wrote:I think this is the one you are referring to and it does show most of the features of my last table version but there are at least two or three different threads that deal with the outfeed table (s) that I have used. It evolves.

That one, I did not have .... thank you Dusty, your are one of the best.
Thanks Beeg, I thought I was doing exactly that, but when I previewed the post, it did not work. I will try again ....

wasatch · Post by **wasatch** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:55 am

After reading all of your information on outfeed tables, I decided to build an outfeed table for myself. I installed a Formica top (color: Steel Mesh) and a 1" strip of plastic T-moulding around the perimeter. Its made of two 1/2" thick laminations, the top MDF, the bottom plywood. I used a Incra track (Shopsmith track was way too expensive compaired). I'll make a wood fence extension jig to replace the SS miter when cutting bevel cuts. I still have to cut the miter slots and a slot for the extended riving knife. I also made the wedge device to support the OFT with the SS table tube.I still have a little painting and cleaning to complete it, but I'm close. I just have to figure out how to make the lower SS support rod to table connection better so it will swivel when the table is adjusted to 45 degrees.

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:19 am

Nice work sir!

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:47 am

wasatch wrote:After reading all of your information on outfeed tables, I decided to build an outfeed table for myself. I installed a Formica top (color: Steel Mesh) and a 1" strip of plastic T-moulding around the perimeter. Its made of two 1/2" thick laminations, the top MDF, the bottom plywood. I used a Incra track (Shopsmith track was way too expensive compaired). I'll make a wood fence extension jig to replace the SS miter when cutting bevel cuts. I still have to cut the miter slots and a slot for the extended riving knife. I also made the wedge device to support the OFT with the SS table tube.I still have a little painting and cleaning to complete it, but I'm close. I just have to figure out how to make the lower SS support rod to table connection better so it will swivel when the table is adjusted to 45 degrees.

Add a 5/8" offset.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:54 am

wasatch wrote:After reading all of your information on outfeed tables, I decided to build an outfeed table for myself. I installed a Formica top (color: Steel Mesh) and a 1" strip of plastic T-moulding around the perimeter. Its made of two 1/2" thick laminations, the top MDF, the bottom plywood. I used a Incra track (Shopsmith track was way too expensive compaired). I'll make a wood fence extension jig to replace the SS miter when cutting bevel cuts. I still have to cut the miter slots and a slot for the extended riving knife. I also made the wedge device to support the OFT with the SS table tube.I still have a little painting and cleaning to complete it, but I'm close. I just have to figure out how to make the lower SS support rod to table connection better so it will swivel when the table is adjusted to 45 degrees.

Very well executed. Much more "professional than mine. I know you will get great service from this OFT. I believe that some device like this is essential for safety reasons if not just convenience. Being able to adjust depth of cut with a lot of fuss is all the payback I need.

The tilt feature does create some issues. My support rod is still undergoing change.

Here is what I am using now.

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This set up eliminated the binding that I experienced when I tilted the table. The table still droops about 1/2" when tilted.

The bracket on the under side of the OFT can be repositioned to achieve a level plane with the main table.

I am curious about the brackets that you use to attach the OFT to the main table. Would you consider a couple photos.

Please ignore the clamps that visible in these photos. Those clamps have been replaced with glue and screws.