Anyone Built a Table Saw+Router Table Cabinet/Stand ??

[CaptainMarvel]

I've seen a few plans here and there for a custom/diy table saw + router table combo cabinet
- some with rolling casters, some stationary.

Just curious as to whether anyone here has built their own table saw + router table cabinet/stand (or other similar combo) and, if so, might you be able to share some pics and brief description of how you went about building it?


THANK YOU !!!



TOM

 

[LennyTheLizard]

I have all my material, just haven't started yet. I plan to build "The Ultimate Tool Stand". However its not for the table saw, but will act as an outfeed for the table saw. It will hold router, miter saw, downdraft box, planer.

Here is a good instruction:
http://christophermerrill.net/ww/plans/UTS/Tool_Stand_1.html

 

[JakeKohl]

I've seen a few plans here and there for a custom/diy table saw + router table combo cabinet
- some with rolling casters, some stationary.

Just curious as to whether anyone here has built their own table saw + router table cabinet/stand (or other similar combo) and, if so, might you be able to share some pics and brief description of how you went about building it?


THANK YOU !!!



TOM

I keep debating it but I don't want to drill or otherwise modify/impede the fence on my table saw. I already have a separate router table and after I sketched up modifying my table saw to incorporate the router, I started thinking about how many times I go from the table saw to the router and back again. There's a lot of changeover time involved if I put them into one device. The router setups also take quite a while and if I needed the table saw for something while the router is setup, I would not be pleased to have to do it all over again and would avoid it which would potentially impede my workflow (and my enjoyment). I've decided to leave the two as separate units and get a mobility kit for my router table to help manage the floor space consumption (my cabinet saw already has one).

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

I did on two of my saws, one stationary and one portable. In both cases I build new fences so I would not have to compromise the integrity of the factory fence. Here is a link to the portable saw modification: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179248

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[shoot summ]

I keep debating it but I don't want to drill or otherwise modify/impede the fence on my table saw. I already have a separate router table and after I sketched up modifying my table saw to incorporate the router, I started thinking about how many times I go from the table saw to the router and back again. There's a lot of changeover time involved if I put them into one device. The router setups also take quite a while and if I needed the table saw for something while the router is setup, I would not be pleased to have to do it all over again and would avoid it which would potentially impede my workflow (and my enjoyment). I've decided to leave the two as separate units and get a mobility kit for my router table to help manage the floor space consumption (my cabinet saw already has one).

I use the Bench Dog cast iron extension wing on my table saw, used to have a stand alone router table, see absolutely no difference in having it as part of the saw. It never causes any issues, the only change is I have more shop space as I got rid of the router table.

To be fair I tend to be a good planner, so when I am sawing I try to do it all, and when I am routing, etc...

 

[CaptainMarvel]

I keep debating it but I don't want to drill or otherwise modify/impede the fence on my table saw. I already have a separate router table and after I sketched up modifying my table saw to incorporate the router, I started thinking about how many times I go from the table saw to the router and back again. There's a lot of changeover time involved if I put them into one device. The router setups also take quite a while and if I needed the table saw for something while the router is setup, I would not be pleased to have to do it all over again and would avoid it which would potentially impede my workflow (and my enjoyment). I've decided to leave the two as separate units and get a mobility kit for my router table to help manage the floor space consumption (my cabinet saw already has one).

This makes whole lot of sense, Jake - THANK YOU for the additional perspective and food-for-thought

 

[CaptainMarvel]

In both cases I build new fences so I would not have to compromise the integrity of the factory fence.

Might I inquire as to how you built the new fences for the table saws?

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

Might I inquire as to how you built the new fences for the table saws?

I built new fences for the routers on both my saws. You can see the router fence resting in its holder toward the bottom of my saw. All it is is a piece of aluminium angle that I machined to accept a dust collection port, mounting screws, and a wood face...

 

[CaptainMarvel]

All it is is a piece of aluminium angle that I machined to accept a dust collection port, mounting screws, and a wood face...

Ahhh ... so being able to machine the aluminum is an available requisite
(for your custom fence, that is).


Adding a benchtop metalworking lathe/mill is "on the list" for my near-longterm goals ... but alas, not an available option for me at the moment. Nevertheless, I am always interested by DIY elements such as these.

 

[Oxidd1979]

If you check on lumberjocks.com you can find a few good ones in the project section.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

Ahhh ... so being able to machine the aluminum is an available requisite
(for your custom fence, that is).


Adding a benchtop metalworking lathe/mill is "on the list" for my near-longterm goals ... but alas, not an available option for me at the moment. Nevertheless, I am always interested by DIY elements such as these.

You can machine aluminium with regular woodworking tools. I cut it to length with a chop saw -standard carbide wood blade, and cut the dust port hole with a regular wood hole saw. I just clamped a scrap piece of wood over the area to be cut first....

 

[UglySign]

Tedth66 & zzzzDoc - Compilation

zzzzDoc's Blog
Sawstop and Router Cabinet / Infeed Table / Outfeed Table Project

Another
Sawstop and Router Cabinet / Infeed Table / Outfeed Table Project - More added

Tedth66's
My SawStop and Router Cabinet with Fold-down Outfeed Table and Dust Arm

Added a router to the table saw

Add a flatmaster to the mix. Table top sanding drum
Outfeed Table with Integrated Stockroom Supply Flatmaster Drum Sander / Storage

Alot of good ideas in the above. Enjoy the read

lol, old thread

If you check on lumberjocks.com you can find a few good ones in the project section.

 

[jgorm]

I bolted mine to the bottom of the table saw. I put 2 extra pieces of wood on the backside of the table fence for router clearance. The 4" pipe is for the dust collector. You can see the router hole under the steering shaft.

 

[enrare]

You might want to do a search on the Sawmill Creek forum site. I have not been on that site for a long time, but from what I remember some of the members posted some pretty amazing table saw/router table stations they had built.