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If you haven't already acquired something to serve as an outfeed table, you need to consider this.

**OR**

Build one that rises and lowers and tilts with the main table.

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I purchased the one advertised by Shopsmith for the 520/Mark VIIand really like it!
BPR

ryanbp01 wrote:I purchased the one advertised by Shopsmith for the 520/Mark VIIand really like it!
BPR

That is good. I believe an outfeed table is an absolute necessity when ripping anything that extends beyond the outfeed edge of the main table. That support out there helps to maintain control of the materials being cut. The effort required to hold the stock down on the table is much less. It is when the stock lifts up off the table that many kick backs occur.

I have watched the video link on the page of the out feed table promoted until March 7th and it does not look the same. I would prefer the one promoted on the video which seems much better for different situations.
Dusty, is your design adapted for bevel cuts ?
I kind of remember a thread where you were showing us your out feed table ...
but I could not find it !!!???

camerio wrote:I have watched the video link on the page of the out feed table promoted until March 7th and it does not look the same. I would prefer the one promoted on the video which seems much better for different situations.
Dusty, is your design adapted for bevel cuts ?
I kind of remember a thread where you were showing us your out feed table ...
but I could not find it !!!???

The thread is there; I'll look for it and post a link.

Is it adapted for bevel cuts? NO but it easily could be. My previous sled was in that I had included a miter track like the one Nick used and I had an extended fence that would support the outfeed.

Shopsmith has not promoted the fence that Nick introduced on the Sawdust Session. I don't know why but, in my opinion, they have missed the boat.

Being able to raise/lower/tilt the table without fussing with the support leg is a real blessing and worth every penny it might cost.

Word of Caution: Cutting bevels with the tilting table could be real hazardous. The materials that are on the high side of the blade WILL tend to side downward into the blade. If that is allowed to happen, you WILL eventually experience some sort of kickback or throw back. To minimize that, I attempt to keep whatever is on the high side as small as possible. Even then, it can come flying at you.

This task really warrants a shop helper; that second set of experienced hands. I, however, very seldom have that luxury. I try not to invite SWMBO. It would not serve my best interests to have her witness a "near miss".

I am currently in the process of building my own out feed and smaller in feed table based on this link:

http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/fun ... nting.html

About halfway down the page he uses a homemade bracket for attaching to the table extension tubes. Then by using the attachment to the carriage lift tubes and fence extension covered in the latest sawdust session I hope to have a very functional table. Expected cost: $0. Should be totally made from oak and melamine scraps. I also have a T-track I bought a while back and did not use that I can use for locking in the miter fence to extend the rip fence for bevel cutting.

kgoodell wrote:I am currently in the process of building my own out feed and smaller in feed table based on this link:

http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Woodworking/ss_outfeed_table_mounting.html

About halfway down the page he uses a homemade bracket for attaching to the table extension tubes. Then by using the attachment to the carriage lift tubes and fence extension covered in the latest sawdust session I hope to have a very functional table. Expected cost: $0. Should be totally made from oak and melamine scraps. I also have a T-track I bought a while back and did not use that I can use for locking in the miter fence to extend the rip fence for bevel cutting.

This looks like a fabulous addition to the Shopsmith. I really believe that everyone develop some sort of outfeed table - for safety reasons.

Kgoodell
Thanks for that link. I bookmarked it for future reference and a future project!!
Bill V

kgoodell wrote:I am currently in the process of building my own out feed and smaller in feed table based on this link:

http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/fun ... nting.html

About halfway down the page he uses a homemade bracket for attaching to the table extension tubes. Then by using the attachment to the carriage lift tubes and fence extension covered in the latest sawdust session I hope to have a very functional table. Expected cost: $0. Should be totally made from oak and melamine scraps. I also have a T-track I bought a while back and did not use that I can use for locking in the miter fence to extend the rip fence for bevel cutting.

Really interesting. I have ended up with three outfeed tables, and all have the toolless brackets which are spring loaded. I haven't ever seen this screw-secured style bracket.

For someone doing their own outfeed table this makes a lot of sense.

damagi wrote:Really interesting. I have ended up with three outfeed tables, and all have the toolless brackets which are spring loaded. I haven't ever seen this screw-secured style bracket.

For someone doing their own outfeed table this makes a lot of sense.

Yes, it is a very interesting concept and just might be very useful in a permanent installation. Note, however, that in the end he opted for a tool less bracket.