Comments on: 30- Somebody Feed Me

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:42:13 +0000

Yup. Me no likey. :) http://thewoodwhisperer.com/im.....ce-system/

By: Mo Theron

Mo Theron — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:28:56 +0000

Hi Marc, was there a specific reason you stopped using the Incra fence system?

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:15:17 +0000

I think its fine for the top. But I wouldn’t use it for the base. I don’t really like to use MDF for structural components.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:35:44 +0000

hey could i use mdf for your out feed table project??

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:17:31 +0000

THANK YOU!! I’ve been searching for outfeed table ideas and yours was the best. I too just purchased an INCRA system and looking forward to using it. Your podcasts are the best! Keep up the good work.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:45:06 +0000

This is a great review, and just having bought the Incra TS LS system, I can relate to the gap between the outfeed and the rear fence rail. My outfeed is arranged like yours, and is about 1/8″ below the tablesaw surface. Have not had any binding yet.

To those dubious of the INCRA system, I can say that it is extremely accurate, and the fence actually can lock front to rear (not just at the positioner) – it has a thumbscrew at the front and a hex screw at the rear. Typically you only use the front thumbscrew to lock the fence. I cannot manage any deflection even when pushing on the rear of the fence once I lock it.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:09:16 +0000

Wow! This is the first video I watched on your site and I’m impressed. I needed an out-feed table for my saw (an old but very solid Rockwell cabinet style saw my grandfather passed down to me), but was hesitant to add anything permanently to the back because the fence system is in dire need of an upgrade. It is the old pipe rail system which means it is fairly narrow compared to some of the other new systems. (If you have input on a replacement fence besides what you have already written above or stated in the video, please feel free to note it. I am looking at a Biesemeyer, but I am confused about the sizes. Their website shows a 42″, but I’ve seen 30″ and 50″ online. I’m not sure exactly where to measure to.) ANYWAY… I built a 36×48 table due to a smaller shop. I figured it can support normal drop offs with the 48″ side parallel to the table. With a set of wheels mounted on the side of two of the legs on the short end, lifting one end makes it mobile. I can turn the table 90 degrees and move it slightly farther away from the table. This allows me to easily handle ripping full length sheets. I also added an extra cross support under the top to frame out my down draft table dust collection box. Moving on to the top, I made the fixed portion of the in a large U shape by ripping a strip 6″ wide from each long edge on a 15 degree bevel. I cut across the 24″ x 48″ plywood leftover in about the middle (to match my collection box size) at the same angle. I kept the second drop off too. When the U is glued and installed to the table permanently, I slide the last piece into the very large dovetail. It holds the removable piece down flat with the remainder of the top. Most of the time I leave the smooth insert in the table, but when I want to use my downdraft table I pull out the smooth piece and slide in another piece with beveled edges. I have holes drilled in the second piece and an array of rubber bumpers to support the work without marring. Also, the last modification I made from your table is, I left a 2″ overhang all the way around just in case I need to clamp something to one of the edges. A few coats of polymerized tung oil completed the project. Thanks for the simple inspiration.

By: Frank Kovach

Frank Kovach — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:38:44 +0000

One person at a time? :)

By: Andrew Raastad

Andrew Raastad — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:57:25 +0000

I’m planning on getting a new (upgrade) table saw, and this project looks like just the thing to compliment it.

Thanks again Marc for your great suggestions, videos, and guidance!

– Andrew

By: Rob Cottle

Rob Cottle — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:53:26 +0000

Just found this one – wish I had found it about a year ago. Well it is a good plan for the next one – easier too. Thanks Marc