I use my 36"x24" router table. I built the router table on wheels with an
easily removable fence. The table top sits about 1/2" lower than the saw.
I can cut long pieces and large pieces. Works like a charm.
"HORNNUMB2" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
for
> the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>
> Thanks Michael
I used melamine on mine.
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"HORNNUMB2" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
for
> the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>
> Thanks Michael
I use basically the same. A double layer of M3/4" MDF. Why ?
- Added structural stability.
If I am putting a track (miter or t-slot) into the top, then I have
only 3/16 to 1/4" of material at the bottom of the board. This could be
potentially across the length (or depth or both)of the piece. Knowing
that in a spanned structure, the bottom of the span is in tension, and
thus the top could deflect,this slot area then becomes the area of
greatest potential failure. And yes I know that an aluminum track will
help prevent this, but I do not want to test that.
- Give mass to the top.
This allows the top to help stabilize the work area. Of course this
also means that when it gets moving it has more mass for momentum.
- The 'Tim the tool man" syndrome.
Bigger and heavier is better! ARGGG! ARGGG! ARGGG!
- Longevity
Do it once,and overdesign by at least 50%. Look at all the old churches
in Europe. They took 600 years to build, but 700 years later they are
still standing. I want my work tops to last at least 40 years, because I
do not want to have to build a new one when I am 70.
Just my humble, but annoying opinion !
Jerry
Stephen M wrote:
> "B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <[email protected]> wrote
> in message news:[email protected]...
>
>>On 27 Jan 2004 17:13:23 GMT, [email protected] (HORNNUMB2) wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
>
> for
>
>>>the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>>>
>>>Thanks Michael
>>
>>I used a double layer of 3/4" MDF covered with formica, edged with
>>ash.
>
>
> Double layer?
>
> Why? as a theft deterrent? That is potential theves would get a hernia an
> give up.
>
>
>
Ditto, mine is melamine. Formica would be tougher, but the melamine has been
in use for a year and a half and has only taken minor cosmetic damage. I'm
not delicate with it.
I use it as an assemply and finishing space. I wax it every month or two,
and glue/finish pops right off with a scraper.
"DarylRos" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> >I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
for
> >the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>
> Melamine or any other laminate is a good choice" slippery, easy to clean,
> cheap.
Ed,
That's the prettiest zero-clearance insert I've ever seen :-)
"Ed. O." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Mike,
> This was covered a little while back. Melamine is fine. You can take a
> look at mine at:
> http://www.amiigas.com/outfeed/outfeed.htm
>
> --
> Ed. O.
>
>
>
>
>
> My woodworking projects at:
> http://www.amiigas.com
> Remove the NAIL from e-mail to reply
>
>
"B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <[email protected]> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> On 27 Jan 2004 17:13:23 GMT, [email protected] (HORNNUMB2) wrote:
>
> >I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
for
> >the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
> >
> >Thanks Michael
>
> I used a double layer of 3/4" MDF covered with formica, edged with
> ash.
Double layer?
Why? as a theft deterrent? That is potential theves would get a hernia an
give up.
FYI, a good, inexpensive source for double thick MDF is at resturant supply
business', they often stock used equipment, more specifically table tops and
bases. The tops are generally 1 1/2" or better and laminated, although maybe
not a very appealing color or pattern. :) They make great outfeet surfaces,
router table tops, etc. The bottoms usually have a sort of MDO paper layer to
seal up the surface which might explain why they stay to nice and straight while
being exposed to so much liquid. The last one I got already had oak banding
around the edges.
David
In article <[email protected]>, JAW says...
>
>I use basically the same. A double layer of M3/4" MDF. Why ?
>
>- Added structural stability.
> If I am putting a track (miter or t-slot) into the top, then I have
>only 3/16 to 1/4" of material at the bottom of the board. This could be
>potentially across the length (or depth or both)of the piece. Knowing
>that in a spanned structure, the bottom of the span is in tension, and
>thus the top could deflect,this slot area then becomes the area of
>greatest potential failure. And yes I know that an aluminum track will
>help prevent this, but I do not want to test that.
>
>- Give mass to the top.
> This allows the top to help stabilize the work area. Of course this
>also means that when it gets moving it has more mass for momentum.
>
>- The 'Tim the tool man" syndrome.
> Bigger and heavier is better! ARGGG! ARGGG! ARGGG!
>
>- Longevity
> Do it once,and overdesign by at least 50%. Look at all the old churches
>in Europe. They took 600 years to build, but 700 years later they are
>still standing. I want my work tops to last at least 40 years, because I
>do not want to have to build a new one when I am 70.
>
>
>Just my humble, but annoying opinion !
>
>Jerry
>
>
>
>Stephen M wrote:
>
>> "B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <[email protected]> wrote
>> in message news:[email protected]...
>>
>>>On 27 Jan 2004 17:13:23 GMT, [email protected] (HORNNUMB2) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
>>
>> for
>>
>>>>the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Michael
>>>
>>>I used a double layer of 3/4" MDF covered with formica, edged with
>>>ash.
>>
>>
>> Double layer?
>>
>> Why? as a theft deterrent? That is potential theves would get a hernia an
>> give up.
>>
>>
>>
>
On 27 Jan 2004 17:13:23 GMT, [email protected] (HORNNUMB2) wrote:
>I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended for
>the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>
>Thanks Michael
I used a double layer of 3/4" MDF covered with formica, edged with
ash.
Barry
Thanks for the info. I will be sure to look into it the next time.....
Bannerstone wrote:
> FYI, a good, inexpensive source for double thick MDF is at resturant supply
> business', they often stock used equipment, more specifically table tops and
> bases. The tops are generally 1 1/2" or better and laminated, although maybe
> not a very appealing color or pattern. :) They make great outfeet surfaces,
> router table tops, etc. The bottoms usually have a sort of MDO paper layer to
> seal up the surface which might explain why they stay to nice and straight while
> being exposed to so much liquid. The last one I got already had oak banding
> around the edges.
>
> David
>
> In article <[email protected]>, JAW says...
>
>>I use basically the same. A double layer of M3/4" MDF. Why ?
>>
>>- Added structural stability.
>> If I am putting a track (miter or t-slot) into the top, then I have
>>only 3/16 to 1/4" of material at the bottom of the board. This could be
>>potentially across the length (or depth or both)of the piece. Knowing
>>that in a spanned structure, the bottom of the span is in tension, and
>>thus the top could deflect,this slot area then becomes the area of
>>greatest potential failure. And yes I know that an aluminum track will
>>help prevent this, but I do not want to test that.
>>
>>- Give mass to the top.
>> This allows the top to help stabilize the work area. Of course this
>>also means that when it gets moving it has more mass for momentum.
>>
>>- The 'Tim the tool man" syndrome.
>> Bigger and heavier is better! ARGGG! ARGGG! ARGGG!
>>
>>- Longevity
>> Do it once,and overdesign by at least 50%. Look at all the old churches
>>in Europe. They took 600 years to build, but 700 years later they are
>>still standing. I want my work tops to last at least 40 years, because I
>>do not want to have to build a new one when I am 70.
>>
>>
>>Just my humble, but annoying opinion !
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>
>>
>>Stephen M wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <[email protected]> wrote
>>>in message news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>
>>>>On 27 Jan 2004 17:13:23 GMT, [email protected] (HORNNUMB2) wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I need to build a outfeed table for my tablesaw, what wood is recommended
>>>
>>>for
>>>
>>>
>>>>>the top surface? Would MDF work or what?
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks Michael
>>>>
>>>>I used a double layer of 3/4" MDF covered with formica, edged with
>>>>ash.
>>>
>>>
>>>Double layer?
>>>
>>>Why? as a theft deterrent? That is potential theves would get a hernia an
>>>give up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>