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How far out do you feel an out feed table must extend to meet your needs?

I am redesigning mine to increase the width while at the same time considering changing the out feed length. The one I have now extends 28" and is just a bit wider than the main table.

My new table will span the width of the main table plus two extensions (approximaely) 32").

If successful, the new table will tilt and change height with the main table and will use NO support legs.

Question and poll is intended to apply only to out feed tables used in conjunction with a Shopsmith. Obviously, the Unisaw or Sawstop can support a much larger table set.

In my case....none of the above. I've had good luck with my roller stands, especially Rockler's Hevi-duty flip top stand, which has both a roller and ball bearing roller surfaces.

I chose greater than 30" for the ability to rip sheet goods and really long boards. Some may want smaller by virtue of the size of their material.

Outfeed support is not usually needed, but when it is - roller stand works very sufficiently.

charlese wrote:Outfeed support is not usually needed, but when it is - roller stand works very sufficiently.

Ahh! But I bet Dusty's will tilt with the table(s)!!!!;)

[quote="JPG40504"]Ahh! But I bet Dusty's will tilt with the table(s)!!!!]

That's good, but the roller stand doesn't need to tilt. Also the sawn board doesn't slide sideways on the roller.

This is just about the ultimate in roller stands. It's heavy and rock solid. I also use it as an outfeed extension for the jointer. In the ball bearing roller mode it can be placed to support a long board for crosscutting. Simply turn the stand so that the rollers are parallel with the blade. Rockler often has them on sale. Be on the lookout.

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page ... er%20stand

I chose 20" because that takes care of most of my work. I don't use the Shopsmith to rip full size sheet goods (I use my skill saw and a sawhorse grid) and if I need to rip longer pieces than 20", I just use my roller stands for extra length (usually feeding out through my shop door in good weather).

I voted "something other" because the best thing I have found is a second SS behind the first one or in extreme cases two more.
Or more.
You can also use another SS on the infeed side.
Some used SS's can be bought cheaper than some supports.

I picked 30" which is the size of my current table extension. I gave this serious thought as once I have the new shop I expect to have more space. Still the 30" extension has always been sufficient. I also have four roller stands and 5' tubes with two sets of tables and even a couple of extra's. Thus I really don't feel more need. I also have a cutting table and a Eureka saw/router guide for sheet goods. I seldom if ever cut sheet goods on my Mark V's. fjimp