Table Saw / Router Table Combo

[rvr6000]

Anyone built anything similar to this? Would love to see some pics if you have.

Think I might build something like it this spring. My table saw works fine on its own stand but I don't have anything for the router. The large table would be a plus for working with bigger material on the saw or router.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have seen it before and it is a good idea, IF you have the space for such a large table in your workshop.

To save space, many replace the right hand table extension with the router table.

 

[Krusty]

I built something like this for my Bosch TS. I use it a lot, but I still added an independent router table eventually as I don't always like tearing down a saw setup to do a quick routing job. That said, I built a porch using a TS/router setup on another jobsite saw and it was indispensable for that.

 

[turbowoodworker]

There are numerous examples of this setup in the woodworking magazines and especially in the special editions the mags put out on tips and tricks or shop notes and fixtures. Search the major mags like American Woddworker, Woodworking Journal, Popular Woodworking, Wood, and Shop Notes.

 

[Crooked Beat]

http://christophermerrill.net/ww/plans/UTS/Tool_Stand_1.html

 

[jspies22]

Here is a pic of mine. I got the router table leaf extension from www.mlcswoodworking.com/ then my buddy was throwing out a bath vanity. Put some wheels under it and attached it and vola extra long table saw with build in router table. I really like it because I can use the table saw fence with the router table.

 

[CaptainMarvel]

Anyone built anything similar to this? Would love to see some pics if you have.

Think I might build something like it this spring. My table saw works fine on its own stand but I don't have anything for the router. The large table would be a plus for working with bigger material on the saw or router.

Had you seen the very similar discussion thread/topic I put up several days prior to this one?
Some decent thoughts, insight and advice within, for sure.

I DO still very much like the idea of/within the original image you posted above, though .... though I'm still on the fence as to what direction I will ultimately go. (Fortunately, I'm not on any kind of timetable/deadline)



Incidentally, you might be interested in this DIY TABLE SAW STATION project idea
- which could very well be further customized to include a router table station.

You may also be interested in this video: BUILDING A TABLE SAW STAND w/ A ROUTER EXTENSION

 

[jkeyser14]

I put a Bench Dog cast iron router table extension onto my table saw. I don't have pictures, but here's the router table:

http://www.benchdog.com/ProMax.cfm

It was well worth the money in terms of space savings and added working surface.

 

[BWS]

An awful lot of folks do exactly what you're proposing.

It'll work UP untill you start runnin a lot of materials......If I had to guess,prolly say north of 100-200 feet.Then you'll be better with them seperate.

One minor thought is that you're making the work surface "wider"....and thats all-good.Might want to think about how you create a "stand-alone" RT that'll increase either infeed or outfeed.Unless you're constantly doing sheet goods(and you'll not gain by having the RT attatched if this is the case)....then width of work surface takes a slight(but present)backseat to length(infeed/outfeed).

Obviously the end user is in the best position to assess what their shop needs.Just try to broaden your outlook vs constant "confirmation bias" to some pre-ordained notion.IOWs,no....you may not be runnin 200' of XYZ through your TS or router.But can you say thats not gonna happen in the future?No,I don't run that much sheet goods....will that change?

By seperating the two machines it allows for more potential changes in the unforseen future,good luck.

 

[lilredex]

Did something similar to get my saw mobile, but chose to keep the router separate. Most routing jobs are smaller and this set up works OK with a foot switch.

 

[CaptainMarvel]

Here's an idea I've seen that I really like . . .

LINK TO PLANS

 

[jkeyser14]

Here's an idea I've seen that I really like . . .

LINK TO PLANS

FYI, That looks like bench dog table extension I just posted a link to.

 

[CaptainMarvel]

FYI, That looks like bench dog table extension I just posted a link to.

Perhaps ... though - without having seen the actual construction plans) - I figured/thought the router table section looks more like a think sheet of MDF and/or melamine board with some kind of top-coat finish (for smoothness).

 

[Randy in Maine]

I am building that very thing right now from an old Shopnotes plan with a, outfeed table that goes with it. I want to say it was in Shpnotes #89 but can't confirm that right now. I am about 1/2 done.

I have a 52" Unifence though so mine is a bit longer. I am also putting it on a Rockler mobile base (using 1 1/2" square steel stock instead of hardwood) so I can wheel it around out of the way when not in use.

I think I am going to like it.

 

[CaptainMarvel]

I am building that very thing right now from an old Shopnotes plan with a, outfeed table that goes with it. I want to say it was in Shpnotes #89 but can't confirm that right now. I am about 1/2 done.

I have a 52" Unifence though so mine is a bit longer. I am also putting it on a Rockler mobile base (using 1 1/2" square steel stock instead of hardwood) so I can wheel it around out of the way when not in use.

I think I am going to like it.

ahem .... PHOTOS ??? .... ahem





P.S. (Don't suppose you might be able to scan the plans you're working off of and attach as a pdf or something, eh?)

 

[bullnerd]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=229589&d=1357088825

 

[jkeyser14]

Perhaps ... though - without having seen the actual construction plans) - I figured/thought the router table section looks more like a think sheet of MDF and/or melamine board with some kind of top-coat finish (for smoothness).

Your right, before I was looking at it on my phone during lunch. Now that I've got it up on my computer it looks like melamine with a veneer on the edge.

 

[CaptainMarvel]

I am building that very thing right now from an old Shopnotes plan with a, outfeed table that goes with it. I want to say it was in Shpnotes #89 but can't confirm that right now. I am about 1/2 done.

I have a 52" Unifence though so mine is a bit longer. I am also putting it on a Rockler mobile base (using 1 1/2" square steel stock instead of hardwood) so I can wheel it around out of the way when not in use.

I think I am going to like it.

How's your build coming along, Randy ???

 

[shocksandstrutz]

ive been tossing the idea of combining the two also. i also like that im not the only one in love with ridgid power tools, loving the orange tools guys.

lilredex - what is that made out of holding your router, i think that portability might work better for the smaller jobs that i do

 

[McFarmer]

I did this years ago, wouldn't change a thing :

From the back :

The same fence is used for both. If I would need a miter gauge, say to do end grain, I simply use a backing board. Which should be done on end grain anyway.

 

[dragginbalz]

I have seen it before and it is a good idea, IF you have the space for such a large table in your workshop.

To save space, many replace the right hand table extension with the router table.

I have seen posts like this complaining about the size in other threads, but I don't think I understand. Looking at that unit, it is only a few inches longer than the stock table saw fence. What am I missing? If you already have that table saw and add a base and router table for storage, why does it take up more space? To me it makes more efficient use of space.

Now if you are comparing it to a portable saw, then yeah, I guess I can see it. BUT if you already have room for that table saw (posted) this doesn't take up anymore of a footprint.

 

[joshuaz223]

here are a few poor pics of mine. I installed a jesem lift in the area where the fence extension ran. i love the ridgid fence and having the router there.

this is a few pics of the moulding I was making for a gas fireplace I installed in a friends house.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

I have seen it before and it is a good idea, IF you have the space for such a large table in your workshop.

To save space, many replace the right hand table extension with the router table.

That is what I did but It made more sense for me to replace the left side:

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[DannyZ11]

ahem .... PHOTOS ??? .... ahem





P.S. (Don't suppose you might be able to scan the plans you're working off of and attach as a pdf or something, eh?)

Here is a link to the pdf.

http://std.uni-altai.ru/pub/журналы/Журнал_Shopnotes/ShopNotes__89.pdf

the file is 18mb otherwise I would attach it to this forum

 

[JakeKohl]

My table saw (that I practically stole for $500) has a lengthy extension table on it and I had a crappy free standing router table that just wasn't cutting it anymore. I bought a bunch of the Incra router table items to build a nice router table in my table saw table. It's worked out terrifically. I had to do some modifications to the saw legs, saw fence, and (obviously) the table...I can't speak well enough about the quality and function of the Incra components. The Incra fence comes apart pretty fast too so it really doesn't inhibit use of the table saw fence. The dust collection is about as good as it can get. I wired both of them to the same plug and wired in a flexible extension cord to replace that rigid tangled trip hazard of a cord that was with the saw originally. (it's not like I'll ever have them on at the same time).

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[retfr8flyr]

I have a Jet Xacta saw with an Incra router table mounted at the end of the Incra fence system.

Setup for table saw.




Set up for routing.

 

[shooting4life]

Some nice setups in this thread. I would love to have a larger unit like a lot of you have posted. I have a small 2 car garage so I cannot keep anything like some of you have. I ended up hanging my table saw off the end of a work cart, the cart top doubles as an outfeed table. When I don't need the table saw I can take it off and put it on the shelf and place the full size router table in the same place and still use the cart as an outfeed table. I can also put the router table up on the wall for storage above my garage door when I am done with it.

I have had to get creative in storage with such a small garage.

Here is a picture of the cart with the table saw, I don't have a picture of the router table yet. I still need to finish the top, add edge banding and a shelf, but you get the idea.

 

[Radio Ron w4ron]

my first project this spring is going to be a combo table saw jointer
stand. I have a VERY limited amount of space so it'll have to be small
enough to fit into a space I have to tuck it away.
I love seeing the ideas that other guys have come up with.


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[alpinewhite]

bump. Any other ones?

 

[Pack Rat]

I prefer them to be seperate workstations so I can move back and forth from one to the other with a minimum of setup time.
After much research I want to do a major equipment upgrade for my shop.
I want a General International cabinet saw and an Excalibur router table kit,
but they are Canadian and I can't seem to get them here in Ohio.
Money's in the bank and the checkbook's open, but there's no sellers.

 

[alpinewhite]

My idea is to utilize the space under the table saw's Biesemeyer's fence that I just bought. By having a movable platform such as one of these, I will be able to do that. I was planning to still keep the router table separate. I'm planning to buy a used flat (costco, home depot, lowes type) and building up from there. After I've put the table saw on it, I was gonna put storage between the flat and the wings of the table saw.

 

[zoominomad]

My table saw (that I practically stole for $500) has a lengthy extension table on it and I had a crappy free standing router table that just wasn't cutting it anymore.

I think that would qualify as grand theft my friend!! That's one of those setups that's as fun to stare at as it is to use! Really nicely done!

 

[driver]

Here's an idea I've seen that I really like . . .

LINK TO PLANS

I built this one from the plans. Very solid. It is heavy so don't skimp on the casters (ask me how I know). They have been changed since the pictures were taken. Extended surface makes it much easier handling large pieces.