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Saw Table Mount
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:03 am
by wasatch
I wanted something on the SS where I could mount the main saw table when it was not in use and I wasn't using one side of the SS so I built this mount. Now, I don't have to go far to find a safe place for my saw table. I know the table support tubes are 1 1/4" but the 1 3/8" holes make it easier to lift the table out of the mount. You could also make one hole 1 1/4" and the other 1 3/8". When drilling the holes that accept the table tubes, offset them at least 1/4" off center so more of the table top is supported on the 3" wood top of mount. I used a 3 1/2" long 1/4-20 bolt with a t-nut and hand knob (on the bottom)to tighten the two pieces together around the SS tubes.
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:11 pm
by dusty
wasatch wrote:I wanted something on the SS where I could mount the main saw table when it was not in use and I wasn't using one side of the SS so I built this mount. Now, I don't have to go far to find a safe place for my saw table. I know the table support tubes are 1 1/4" but the 1 3/8" holes make it easier to lift the table out of the mount. You could also make one hole 1 1/4" and the other 1 3/8". You may make it as fancy as you'd like. I used a 3 1/3" long 1/4-20 bolt with a t-nut and hand knob to tighten the two pieces together around the SS tubes.
Not a bad idea at all! Knowing that the table is stored properly, when not in use, saves a lot of concern. I have always just leaned mine against a near by work bench but it has been knocked down several times.
Thanks for posting this idea. It just may be a table saver.
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:52 pm
by Lodgepole
In the Winter 56-57 ShopMag issue, there was an open box-shelf. It is 4" wide, 19" long and 6" high. Mark the 1 1/2"holes for the table-riser tubes by laying the table flat on the bench and lining up the shelf piece wit the table. A mounting block is centered between the two twin shelves and nailed in place.
Tilt the saw table to the drill-press position. Then, simply slide it along the wall, line up th edge with the shelf, and tubes will slip into holes without fumbling.
This is just another idea that might prove helpful. And, provide some additional, albeit small, shelf storage.
I think I found this on the SSUG document section. It does come with a photo.