Tablesaw Storage Solution

[IAFatboy96]

First I want to say that I just found this forum and I wish I would have found it a long time ago. So many great garages and so many ideas.

I searched the forum that and did not find anything on this, but I'm looking for ideas for storing my tablesaw. I have a Jet tablesaw that is 48" by 60". I currently put it just along the wall like in the picture, but it just isn't working.

I was thinking of putting a workbench over top of the jointer and tablesaw for additional storage on top, but with it being 48" deep, I'm not sure how it will work.

How about posting up some pictures of how you are storing your tablesaws?

Thanks

 

[rsanter]

Mine rolls under a pallet rack

Bob

 

[Justanoldguy]

That would be a pain having to store it away.
I would never use it if I had to get it out every time.
Pleased I have plenty of room to leave all the machinery
where they need to be.
Sorry I can't help.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Welcome to the Journal.

It won't be of much use to you, since the table on mine is much smaller. But I nest the whole thing under another work surface -- I just pull it out when I need it. I've also got a set of little risers to bring the table saw's height up to match the other benches.

 

[DIC]

That thing would be hard to tuck away...It's huge

 

[C.BRAXMAIER]

Sweet, you just gave me somthing to do today nise job...

 

[RVDan]

some guys hang them from the ceiling, but as was already said, at 48" deep thats a serious monster of a tablesaw you've got.

 

[ChristopherLutz]

First, the good news.

You have a nice table saw that is big enough to work well in almost any application. I would love to have a saw like that. Instead, I bought a smaller, portable Ridgid BECAUSE of the stroage issue.

Here's my two cents:

you really don't want to store it away too far because then it will be hard to use.

What about building a set of cabinets on legs (or hanging from the wall) that comes up 48''? This would allow you to tuck your saw underneath, but still access when you need to do so.

Similar to Jack's idea pictured above.

My thought here is....you're already giving up 4 feet space on the floor, you may as well get 4 feet of storage on top to put everythign else away.....

Basically, instead of trying to store your saw - try to store everything else.

on a personal note - I've been cutting sheets of plywood on my portable and it's hard dangerous and I'm limited to a 24'' rip. You don't have those issues!

 

[BD1]

wow, that's a big sucker. You got it on wheels , not much else you can do because of size. Here's a thread you could check out on storage if you have not already.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39367

 

[Mmfh]

Welcome to GJ!

The only thing I can think of is storing it at my place You can come over and use it when ever you want. JK

With a saw that big, I'm just thinking hoisting it up into the rafters?

Mm

 

[drdirt11]

i just got rid of my big one. it had a 4ft by 2ft table. I still have a small one.

 

[2manytoyz]

I had a Craftsman tablesaw years ago. I put wheels on it, allowing it to be moved easily, but it still ate up a big part of my workshop.

Now I have a tablesaw by Ridgid. It's actually MORE accurate than the Craftsman (even though I had upgraded parts). Has a built-in handcart that makes storage and transport easy.

It also works well with my portable Yamaha EF2400iS generator. Here's a video of it being setup and used...

 

[NUTTSGT]

Welcome to GJ.


Like a few of the others have said, I'd hide it under some wall storage and make use of the space above it for additional storage.

 

[Cryptic1911]

That thing would be hard to tuck away...It's huge

Yep, We have the same saw, and it's a monster.. so we're in the same boat

 

[ddawg16]

I have the Ryobi....just about as big...if not bigger. Mine has a fold up/down table on the outfeed side....hence, it pretty much stays out all the time...I use the table as a temp work surface.

Do a search on Ryobi BT3000...some good ideas....here is one where a guy made the bottom of his a uses cabinet...
http://www.bt3central.com/articles/layoutpage.asp?ArticleId=9

As soon as I finish my 2-story addition...my garage and power tools are getting some serious attention...1st is the table saw....I'm going to make a roll-around work bench with it on one end...that way when I rip sheets of plywood, I will have a nice big catcher for it....down below will be lots of drawers for holding all my wood working stuff...

 

[coolreed]

Well, you have one thing going for you,...your Table Saw is mobile. I think if you put up some framed pegboard on the walls and got many of you tools off the floor life would be simpler.

Follow the "5S" system. SORT, SET IN ORDER, SHINE, STANDARDIZE, SUSTAIN.

Good Luck and God Bless.

 

[Vvmvbb]

Not sure if this can work for you, but I throw a piece of masonite on mine (small Delta) and it's become some prime work bench space:

 

[ra42mario]

That Rigid folding saw looks to be a nice design. Is it pretty stable while cutting?

 

[Falcon67]

Not much help from here. I have a semi-portable older Craftsman unit that is about 30 x 30 without the wings. In the old shop, I removed the guard and stored the fence on the side of the unit, lowered the blade and slid it under the welding bench that was mounted on the wall. I used the heck out of it at the old house during rework. It'll probably be stored in the storage shed now since it won't see a lot of use. A 48x60 is hard to hide. You could make a masonite top cover for it that folds down from the wall to protect the table surface - you'd just have to clean it off when you wanted to use the saw.

 

[mixxmstrmike]

I have the Powermatic version of your saw.

This is what I put up:

Tennsco 6940

My tablesaw has the extended table setup to the right of the blade and a router table extension on the left so it's W I D E.

For my setup, the lowest shelf sits about 6-8 inches above the tablesaw with the fence installed. Don't let the design fool you. These shelves are strong.

With the blade all the way down, I'm able to position the saw with about 5" of dead space behind the tablesaw before the motor hits my wall. With the fence locked into position, it protudes about 7 inches from the front of the shelf.

While I admit that it is a pain to move, I am able to utilize the shelves for storage. If I didn't have the Tennsco, all that space above the table saw would be unusable dead space. For my situation, it has been the best solution. My tablesaw has its place and I gained a lot of storage space.

Hope this helps you out,
Mike

 

[IAFatboy96]

The motor sitting off the back and the extensions I have on the back for outfeed rollers (rollers are removable) is what makes it so deep. I do have one of the sides set up as a router table. It is big, but it comes in real handy for the projects I work on.

I think I like the idea of making some kind of storage cabinet to go above the saw. Just to the right of my saw right now, I have two shelves that just have lawn chairs, outdoor pots, and garden items. I could make some cabinets to replace these have them off the ground and have be tablesaw and jointer under the cabinets. It would clear up the floor space and make it look a lot better.

Thanks for all of the ideas!

 

[2manytoyz]

That Rigid folding saw looks to be a nice design. Is it pretty stable while cutting?

Very. The legs on the right side are canted, making it very stable. Doesn't matter if I use it in the garage, driveway, or even in the yard.

 

[admranger]

Very. The legs on the right side are canted, making it very stable. Doesn't matter if I use it in the garage, driveway, or even in the yard.

I used a portable Rigid tablesaw to cut the wood for my garage cabinets. Rented it from Home Depot. It looks similar to the one you have. You are correct, it is a very nice saw. I was very impressed.

 

[djd99]

Build a 12x12 shed and do your work in your new woodshop. Sorry but this is all I can offer. Your saw is huge that's why I got rid of my saw that was as bis as yours and bought a fold up model like the ridgid.

 

[was2]

I can't help on the saw, but I want to ask about the bags on the Fatty. I got the little short factory bags on my '99Fat and they are worn out. I want to replace with larger bags and was interested in any info you had on yours. They won't have to clear pipes cuz I'm replacing 2into1 Thunderheader with pair of VanceHines Big Radius.

Good luck on the saw though.

 

[srmofo]

I've got a table saw similar in size. Mine is 48x84. Currently its sitting onwheels in between my large door and small door. Like you I've found this to be inadequate, so I'm designing alarger mobility base for it that will go the full length of the fence guide. I plan to build cabinetsunder the right side. howeversince I don't need that much storage on the saw, I plan to put a router table on the end.

This way I am encorporating 2 machines into 1. I'm still toying with the ideaof a retractable belt sander on the back. This idea also givesme a place to store the various jigs and sleds im starting to accumulate. I plan to store the whole thing under a fold down or hanging light duty bench.

I'm on my phone now our I would post some pics of what I have so far to give you better idea

 

[icecactus]

Here is my table saw setup

I built a custom 2x4 steel mobile base for it. Eventually a cabinet will go on the right hand side. When im not doing a project, it will move to the right hand wall where the boxes are at. I plan on building an outfeed table like this one here

http://www.woodstore.net/spdotawo.html

Of course that plan is designed for a saw like yours. i am going to have to do some modifications


Here is another example of a variation of that same plan...

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/52232


For me its perfect. You get an outfeed table, and when in in storage, its a workbench and a cover for your table saw

 

[shoot summ]

Here is my table saw setup

I built a custom 2x4 steel mobile base for it. Eventually a cabinet will go on the right hand side. When im not doing a project, it will move to the right hand wall where the boxes are at. I plan on building an outfeed table like this one here

http://www.woodstore.net/spdotawo.html

Of course that plan is designed for a saw like yours. i am going to have to do some modifications


Here is another example of a variation of that same plan...

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/52232


For me its perfect. You get an outfeed table, and when in in storage, its a workbench and a cover for your table saw

Tell me more about your mobile base please.

I am restoring/upgrading an '80's Unisaw and am still working through the mobile base.

How are you keeping it from moving? Locking casters? Looks like you have swivels on all 4 corners, how does that work for you?

 

[icecactus]

Tell me more about your mobile base please.

I am restoring/upgrading an '80's Unisaw and am still working through the mobile base.

How are you keeping it from moving? Locking casters? Looks like you have swivels on all 4 corners, how does that work for you?

Sure, you can check out my project here

I use 4 total locking 5" casters from woodcraft. Its got a pivoting end so nothing should flex over the uneven garage floor which should keep everything in alignment. The casters do have a bit of play in them, so the saw will wiggle a bit if you push/pull on it. But it hasnt been an issue. I got some idea on how to solve that if it become a problem.

The swivels are great. Once i bolted the Saw to the platform its real easy to move the left end. The right end, not so much since nothing is bolted down. I have to push/pull from the platform itself. Once i get the cabinet built and the incra rails attached to the cabinet it will be a breeze to move around.

 

[Toolfool]

Here's what I have in my work truck for portability, and I've steered several people to this as a solution for limited garage space. The Portamax with an outfeed table and ,if you need it, a router table extension. The whole thing folds up nicely and the saw goes on a shelf.
http://www.rousseauco.com/

 

[IAFatboy96]

Was. Mine is 96 Fatboy. Love the bike!

My bags are cheap throw over bags that I got from Leatherup.com Here is the link:

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Motorcyc...atted-Rivets-Motorcycle-Saddlebags/87990.html

I modified the bags to make them a set of bolt-on bags. I mounted the bags on some sheetmetal to make them more rigid.

Here is a closeup of the bags before I modified them. The bags are big enough to put my leather jacket in one of them.

 

[IAFatboy96]

icecactus.....That is one big, nice tablesaw!

 

[Buford T. Justice]

sorry don't have an answer for your table saw solution but welcome to the forum! What part of IA are you from?

 

[IAFatboy96]

Urbandale. How about you?

 

[Buford T. Justice]

Urbandale. How about you?

Cool...I'm up by Sioux City.

 

[Mystic_Cobra]

Not sure if this can work for you, but I throw a piece of masonite on mine (small Delta) and it's become some prime work bench space:

I had planned to sell my table saw because it is so big and heavy and I *think* I'll be done with projects that require it once I finish the garage. It is a 50 yr old (hand-me-down) cast iron craftsman attached to a 30+ year old steel Rigid stand. I figured I could just buy a newer, compact model if I ever need one again.

With this idea, I might be able to keep it.

 

[offroadsteve]

I found this article one time about a wood-worker in a small rental garage that has some great multi-use surfaces and storage ideas:

http://www.finewoodworking.com/fwnpdffree/011160044.pdf

This is similar to my dad's old shop where the table saw was planted dead-center of the shop and got used as a multi-use surface for all sorts of projects. We were careful not to drill into the saw and tried to keep most of the glue off of it...

A lot of people seem to get really paranoid about damaging the surface of their saws... but in a wood-working shop there really isn't much thats going to hurt that cast-iron top. I wouldn't use it as a welding table, but for doing fit-up and such, its a great flat surface.

I think a reality of having a large stationary saw like that in anything other than a huge dedicated wood-working shop is that it must be multi-use or its just in the way.

 

[jhall0712]

I had a Craftsman tablesaw years ago. I put wheels on it, allowing it to be moved easily, but it still ate up a big part of my workshop.

Now I have a tablesaw by Ridgid. It's actually MORE accurate than the Craftsman (even though I had upgraded parts). Has a built-in handcart that makes storage and transport easy.

It also works well with my portable Yamaha EF2400iS generator. Here's a video of it being setup and used...

Last year I was going to buy this. But I convinced myself that my Craftsman table saw was working just fine, and I didn't need to waste the money on it. Seeing it nice and folded up like that and the good review of it really makes me wish I had bought it..

 

[PugetDude]

I had the same issues with shop space when i moved, so I finally bit the bullet and got rid of my big old cast iron cabinet saw and went with the Bosch. The Gravity Rise Stand is the best of the bunch, IMO. The rip fence is top notch- and the only one I looked at that was accurate enough to trust the built-in measuring tape. With the accessory outfeed / side supports, it's a sweet set-up...Easy to move around, but stays put when you're using it. And the aluminum table doesn't rust here in the rainy PNW.

Although the pros might scoff at geting rid of the old iron, it was a good choice for me; the new Bosch is portable, more accurate, and easier to use than my old saw-in hindsight I wish I'd done it earlier.

YMMV

 

[taumac]

Only option I see is to put a piece of plywood on it and use it as table.