Infeed/Outfeed Tables

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:46 pm

I have developed a functional adjustable outfeed table but like all good things - it is undergoing review and possible redesign.

I am considering a pair of tables that function together. Each would be cantilevered off the front and/or rear rails and would employ the Extension Table Brackets (555997). No support leg would be required - thus no adjustment.

The idea was fostered by a photo in the Shopsmith catalog showing two floating tables being used as a "tilted outfeed table".

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I expect the outfeed table will be about 24"x30" while the infeed table will be smaller, about 24"x20". Weight may be an issue.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:40 am

Very innovative, Dusty!

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:18 pm

Thank you but I'm not as innovative as I would have liked!!

There is a lot more to this cantilever thing than meets the eye and I'm not sure I have the mechanical foresight to make this a reality.

What I am saying is "Don't look for any new approach to come out of this shop any time soon (if ever)".

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:25 pm

You're too modest Dusty, that is great.

Plus look at all the fun you're having!
P.S. You aren't a bad at the photos either.
Please, keep us updated on the evolution of the tables.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:32 pm

Thanks for the encouragement. I did stick with my original plan and put in about four hours today. Spent most of my time scratching my head and trying to figure why things work the way they do.

No, actually I try to understand why I didn't anticipate things to work the way they did. I am greatly handicapped with anything abstract.

There may be a couple pictures tomorrow. I think that I have taught the original outfeed table a new trick - to stand on NO FEET.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:28 pm

Well, much to my surprise, my ideas about a cantilevered outfeed table worked. What was really satisfying was that the modifications didn't alter the useability of my original table.

I can use it with or without the special support leg.

Both images show the Extension Table Bracket and how it is mounted. This bracket enables the outfeed table without the use of the Support Leg. The second photos highlights the fact that even without the Support Leg the outfeed table retains its position.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:06 pm

Dusty - Thanks a million for your photo associated with your avatar! It got me back to this thread. Although it took a week for me to digest what you were showing, it finally sunk in!!!! Great!!!! Thanks!!! You are my newest hero!:D
What a nifty use of the extension table brackets.

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Sat May 24, 2008 1:04 pm

Dusty
What purpose does the extension table brackets serve?

From the Saw dust session this morning it looks like could just mounted your table to the SS by passing the table support tube through the hole you made in you aluminum L bracket.

All you need is something to hold the table to the main table right there is not need to try to support it fully on the extension brackets is there?

I haven't seen SS outfeed table other than this morning in the Sawdust session but it looks like a simply bracket bolted to the table with a hole large enough for the support tube to pass through. It then acts like a hinge letting holding the table in plane but allowing it to swing up and down. Or am I missing something?
Ed

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sat May 24, 2008 1:44 pm

What purpose does the extension table brackets serve?

Answered below.

All you need is something to hold the table to the main table right there is not need to try to support it fully on the extension brackets is there?

The extension Brackets ARE the support to hold the extension to the main table.

I haven't seen SS outfeed table other than this morning in the Sawdust session but it looks like a simply bracket bolted to the table with a hole large enough for the support tube to pass through. It then acts like a hinge letting holding the table in plane but allowing it to swing up and down. Or am I missing something?

I did not get up early enough to see the Saturday Saw' Session, but with the extension brackets, you won't need another bracket or a hole in the main table. The extension brackets serve that purpose (along with Dusty's "L" bracket.) Use of the extension bracket ties in both possible rotation points (the two tubes) with the bottom of the main table. The brackets are strong enough to hold the extension table level with the main table, and also will allow vertical adjustment. Dusty's discovery is BRILLIANT!

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sat May 24, 2008 1:52 pm

Well said Chuck! BTW, you will be happy to view the Sawdust Session that was presented today. I highly recommend that you do so when it becomes available.