Outfeed table advice

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Thu May 06, 2010 6:00 pm

paulrussell wrote:Here is my idea for an outfeed table. Now I need to get it to tilt with the main table.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rL77P6kB3MJz0u2SF7q4Lg?feat=directlink

I don't have room for a lot of dedicated tools, so those that can do multiple duty are all the better.

Now that shouldn't be too hard to figure out how to at least set it at the same angle as the main table.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu May 06, 2010 6:57 pm

A Tilting Outfeed Table that adjusts height along with the main table is very possible.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/attachm ... 1209757895

This is not my final version but that too is posted here on the forum somewhere.

boostfan · Post by **boostfan** » Thu May 06, 2010 9:56 pm

Wow these are some great ideas.

I am planning to build a tool box that will store underneath my SS. My over complicated plan until earlier this week, was to build a scissor jack mechanism under the top, which could be elevated to the height of the table.

I saw the SS outfeed table and that peaked my interest, but now seeing some really cool home made options, I am sold on building my own. I just need to figure out how to attach to the SS table. I have the 520 fence system, so it is not a very direct way of hinging to the table. Dusty, I am very curious how you attached yours?

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri May 07, 2010 5:23 am

boostfan wrote:Wow these are some great ideas.

I am planning to build a tool box that will store underneath my SS. My over complicated plan until earlier this week, was to build a scissor jack mechanism under the top, which could be elevated to the height of the table.

I saw the SS outfeed table and that peaked my interest, but now seeing some really cool home made options, I am sold on building my own. I just need to figure out how to attach to the SS table. I have the 520 fence system, so it is not a very direct way of hinging to the table. Dusty, I am very curious how you attached yours?

I think post#25 of the following thread shows what you are asking about. PM me if you have other questions or "search" outfeed/dusty/thread.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... ht=outfeed

boostfan · Post by **boostfan** » Fri May 07, 2010 9:18 pm

Thanks Dusty, I read the entire thread. I like how you did the brackets, that looks like a great solution.

Now I have new questions
1. What size table did you finally settle on.
2. Does adding the extra weight adversely affect the crank on your table?

keakap · Post by **keakap** » Sat May 08, 2010 4:27 pm

dusty wrote:In my opinion, some sort of outfeed table is necessary to the safe operation of the table saw when ripping long stock (anything over three or four feet).

Absolutely agree, whether it be a roller stand, outfeed table, workbench, router table, sawhorse with box atop, whatever, as long as it was stable.
Every distraction while the blade is turning is potential trouble.

derk · Post by **derk** » Mon May 10, 2010 6:43 pm

You might want to check EBay...Search for Outfeed Table, as
there is a kit, to make your own, that moves up & down, & attaches
to Shopsmith. The kit is available from LaGrande, Or. Pretty slick
setup....

boostfan · Post by **boostfan** » Mon May 10, 2010 8:46 pm

Derk,

That looks interesting, is that the system you use?

derk · Post by **derk** » Tue May 11, 2010 3:02 pm

Yep...Works well...There also is a bunch of pics on this forum that was posted several months ago by someone who built their own table. You
might search for outfeed table to find it....

anmius · Post by **anmius** » Wed May 12, 2010 9:10 am

I built my own and the design I chose is shown on ebay with the parts. I am very pleased with it and it does all I need (including an 8 foot board). It does take a couple of minutes to tweak but works fine Do an ebay search for this item number: 320526117164