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I was trying to create an outfeed table attachment using some of my harvested 510 parts. It didn't work. I often have difficulty envisioning the deficiencies in a design until I start to assemble. Well, it happened again.

But, in my failure I think I may have discovered a way to make a router table from those harvested parts and some angle brackets.

The table would hang between the front rail (tube) and the rear rail (tube). The tubes would extend from the main table to the extension table (separated by at least the width of the table you design). The router would mount in that table.

The "L" brackets would be recessed into the top of the table and would then be covered with whatever material you what for the top surface. No special top coat would be necessary; the brackets would just have to be flush (or slightly recessed) with the top surface.

If you see any "design deficiencies" please say so. Don't be kind, be honest. Great Grandma used to say that all the time when she asked how I liked something that she had cooked - like liver and onions.

I don't need a router table but I may make a work table that fits the same description.

This is an addendum to my previous post (same subject) to add photos.

I have to devise a way to make the thumb screws work but I think I have that figured out. A piece of flat metal rod bolted to the same studs that secure the "L" brackets to the tubes would provide the surface that was provided by the edge of the table. Holes will have to be drilled and tapped to accept the thumb screws.

I sure hope this works out. I got started on this because SHMBO froze all spending until after the taxes are taken care of. I can't convince her that our taxes went down this year and that withholding will cover taxes due. Actually, she is trying to make me take time to finish the taxes NOW. It didn't work. Now I have a zero cost project to work on.

I deleted three photos. Better shots will be posted when they become available.

As is often the case for me, I didn't end up with what I started out to build. I was initially working on a version of outfeed table using parts left over after a 510 to 520 upgrade.

As it turned out, I recycled those parts into support rails for a table insert. It could be used simple as a work table, or a router table, or an enlarged work surface for the Shopsmith table saw.

All that would be different would be the size and functionality of the table surface built. The rail system would be the same regardless.

I don't need router table space. I already have two Shopsmith router tables. I believe that I am going to end up with a work table that provides me with a large enough table to SAFELY use the Shopsmith for sheet goods. I have alway felt the table was just too small for full size sheet material. No longer do I feel that way. I now have a 60" work surface with 23" betweem the rip fence and the blade.

The white table surface could very easily being replaced by a stouter table into which you could hang a router. That table could then be relocated to either end of the Shopsmith. The table could be enlarged if one thought necessary.

I don't understand what is holding the white board to the Shopsmith, after my kitchen remodel I have lots of that stuff lying around.

Paul;

The white board is a temporary work surface. I had it and had no intended purpose so I put it to use to prototype this project. It is being held in place by six wood screws thru the "L" brackets.

[quote="dusty"]Paul]

OK, I have the tubes and knobs left over from one of my upgrades, where did you find the "L" Brackets?

[quote="dusty"]Paul]


Very interesting. Makes for more surface area for your work.

Tony