You are absolutely right on the protruding tip. My saw is on my basement floor. The floor is uneven but not so far out of wack that I would have to lower the leg that much. My other thought was to make the same adjustment type mechanism but make a 2 part leg that overlaps and put the knob further down the leg. But for my purposes I think this will work.I like the way you made the legs adjustable. I made mine adjustable, but I have to crouch down on the floor, and turn a bolt I have threaded into the bottom of the leg. It looks like you might have an issue with the leg protruding up above the table top, and getting in the way when making a wider cut? I really like the idea, and may have to modify mine soon!
Thanks for the tip!
Great minds think alike. Since I posted earlier, the two piece leg idea has been floating around in my head! I picture an exaggerated half lap type joint, but it would need two knobs to keep it stable, and some sort of channel to ride in to keep it from racking front to back. Probably more trouble than it is worth, and your method should get the job done well.You are absolutely right on the protruding tip. My saw is on my basement floor. The floor is uneven but not so far out of wack that I would have to lower the leg that much. My other thought was to make the same adjustment type mechanism but make a 2 part leg that overlaps and put the knob further down the leg. But for my purposes I think this will work.
Yes, I've considered the bolt and wingnut idea. May move to that. I can also leave them on the TS when the table is removed. Another solution the the leg would be to just make the back skirt wider. Then you could have the same set-up but more travel on the leg.Great minds think alike. Since I posted earlier, the two piece leg idea has been floating around in my head! I picture an exaggerated half lap type joint, but it would need two knobs to keep it stable, and some sort of channel to ride in to keep it from racking front to back. Probably more trouble than it is worth, and your method should get the job done well.
Also, you should go ahead and drill for some through bolts where the C-clamps are located. A couple of wing nuts will make removal just as easy. Plus, you won't have to worry about the table shifting or dropping during a cut. You would not want your outfeed support to all of a sudden drop out while you are cutting a large cabinet panel.
Hi RyanI was just reading your post and you're adjustable outfeed table looks great I need one bad but my space is limited. I want to build one that will fold down if hinged at the table. Of course my motor and incra fence system are in the way. I know there would be a way to do it just haven't quite figured it out. Maybe a couple sets of fresh eyes might be able to help.
Thanks for offer Ryan, but I was thinking of making one about 4ft deep x 6 ft wide (I have 92" rails on my Incra), which would double as an assembly table as I'm real short on spaceMark, If your interested I have a spare folding outfeed table from my steel city built table saw I'd part with. It looks like this....
LOL...*that* I have...Sorry dado stack
Interesting idea Mike. I might borrow that (or some of it). I'm installing my Incra system on my steel city saw this weekend and then I need to build the outfeed table. Do you need to release each side independently, or do you lift past 90-degrees to release?I have worked up an idea for my tablesaw (Craftsman zip code/Steel City). I saw a reference to the Knape & Vogt folding shelf supports and their high load rating (can't find the exact rating right now). Layout drawing attached.
Knape & Vogt 206 ZC 16 206 Series Adjustable Folding L-Bracket 16", Zinc - Amazon.com
My plan is to attach the supports to the body of the saw and the outfeed, using spacers to locate pivot so that it will swing clear of the guard/splitter mount. Fine tuning by using washer or shims between the spacers.
The outfeed is going to be 24"x48" melamine, and should catch 80% of what I cut. I can then setup my outfeed rollers for longer rip jobs. When I have my assembly table setup, it is usually too crowded to serve as outfeed, so I have to stick with the rollers...
