On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:25:59 GMT, "Rich" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
>If so how would I attempt this?
> Thanks in advance
>
>Rich
You know, I bought the small Excalibur sliding table from woodcraft,
and having worked it with it for a couple of years, I actually think
it would be easy to make a better one. It replaces the left wing. The
rails it rides on are just 1.5" hot rolled steel tubing; I've already
replaced those with longer ones by buying new tubing and cleaning it
up with an angle grinder and wire brush. I don't even think you'd
need to know how to weld to build your own; the table could be made of
either metal or plywood, and even if you went for metal, I'm not sure
you'd have to weld anything.. You just need some ball bearings, the
rails, some cam adjusters for the bearings, and whatever you're going
to make your fence and table out of.
>
There are all kinds of variations to Sliding tables (cross cut sleds)
basically they consist of a Panel (melamine, plywood, MDF, etc.) something
to go into the miter slots (one for each side is best) and boards or angle
iron or a combo at the front and back edges to keep the table on either side
of the blade together.
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> Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
> If so how would I attempt this?
> Thanks in advance
>
> Rich
>
>
On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:09:33 -0000, Russell <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Size a full sheet of plywood
Ever see a BIG sled?
I've seen shop made sleds that can handle a 4x8 sheet. Adding
counterweight to the side of the sled that doesn't have much of work
will help it slide like a dream, if you're only cutting a small part
from the full sheet. You can clamp hold down blocks to the front and
rear fences to help hold the sheet in place.
I'll agree that sliding tables are easier to use for crosscutting full
sheets, and much easier to store than a massive sled, but the sled
will work fine.
Barry
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
> If so how would I attempt this?
> Thanks in advance
>
> Rich
Rich,
I actually purchased a downloadable plan from Wood Mag (I think) for a
shop built sliding table. It does replace the wing to the right of
the blade and used 1 aluminum rail and 2 guide blocks. Ironically I
was just flipping through some old ww files and came across it.
The source list told you where to buy the rail and guide blocks but
that comapny no longer carries them. I found almost the exact same
thing at Reid Tool Supply and I figure it will cost around $80 for
those components. The rest are just wooden parts and plastics knobs
if memory serves me correct (I don't have the plan in this computer).
I just did a quick search and could not find the plan on Wood Mag's
website. Let me know if you really want to do this. I can't use it
on my saw because of the way the fence is configured, so I may be
willing to sell it to you (maybe in the neighborhood of $.01, just so
I don't infringe on anyone's copyrights).
Chuck
FWW discribed this several years ago.
On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:25:59 GMT, "Rich" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
>If so how would I attempt this?
> Thanks in advance
>
>Rich
>
On 2004/2/25 5:28 PM, "B a r r y" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:25:59 GMT, "Rich" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
>> If so how would I attempt this?
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> Rich
>>
>
>
> Not only CAN you, you SHOULD! <G>
>
> Explore these links, for various methods to make a crosscut sled.
>
> <http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=crosscut+sled&btnG=Goo
> gle+Search>
>
> This can be truly one of the most useful tools you can make.
>
That is a helpful link to info on crosscut sleds, but that is not the same
thing as sliding table. You do many of the same things with a crosscut led
but it is really not the same.
For example, see the Rockler page
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=6041&sid=AF998
It should be possible to construct a sliding table, but it is more
challenging than a crosscut sled.
That sound good. just let me know
Rich
"WoodChuck34" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
> > If so how would I attempt this?
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Rich
>
> Rich,
>
> I actually purchased a downloadable plan from Wood Mag (I think) for a
> shop built sliding table. It does replace the wing to the right of
> the blade and used 1 aluminum rail and 2 guide blocks. Ironically I
> was just flipping through some old ww files and came across it.
>
> The source list told you where to buy the rail and guide blocks but
> that comapny no longer carries them. I found almost the exact same
> thing at Reid Tool Supply and I figure it will cost around $80 for
> those components. The rest are just wooden parts and plastics knobs
> if memory serves me correct (I don't have the plan in this computer).
>
> I just did a quick search and could not find the plan on Wood Mag's
> website. Let me know if you really want to do this. I can't use it
> on my saw because of the way the fence is configured, so I may be
> willing to sell it to you (maybe in the neighborhood of $.01, just so
> I don't infringe on anyone's copyrights).
>
> Chuck
In article <[email protected]>, unitedair2004
@verizon.net says...
> Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
Yes.
> If so how would I attempt this?
Carefully and with much thought.
Seriously, if you want one out of wood, you can make a large wooden sled
and support the left side with an adjustable horse.
If you want one out of metal, learn how to weld and take a peek at some
of the commercial units.
And, last but not least, DAGS.
> Thanks in advance
No prob (tm Keeter)
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Rick
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In article <iD8%[email protected]>, unitedair2004
@verizon.net says...
> I found a place that shows me what one looks like. What is "melamine"?
>
> Rich
>
Are you serious?
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Rick
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In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:29:55 -0500, Bob Haar <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
> >That is a helpful link to info on crosscut sleds, but that is not the same
> >thing as sliding table. You do many of the same things with a crosscut led
> >but it is really not the same.
>
> I know. <G>
>
> What operation can you do on a sliding table that cannot be done on a
> sled, with the addition of a miter bar to the sled?
>
> Barry
>
Size a full sheet of plywood
On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 07:25:59 GMT, "Rich" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
>If so how would I attempt this?
> Thanks in advance
>
>Rich
>
Not only CAN you, you SHOULD! <G>
Explore these links, for various methods to make a crosscut sled.
<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=crosscut+sled&btnG=Google+Search>
This can be truly one of the most useful tools you can make.
Barry
Sort-of
Sliding table, as in a major metal accessory to a table saw which replaces a
wing of the table saw.....NO
Do a search on "Panel cutting jig", or "crosscut sled" ... That's what you
want.
Simple, and effective, I have a couple... probably my most-used jig in the
shop.
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Can I make a sliding table for a 10'' table saw?
> If so how would I attempt this?
> Thanks in advance
>
> Rich
>
>
On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:29:55 -0500, Bob Haar <[email protected]>
wrote:
>That is a helpful link to info on crosscut sleds, but that is not the same
>thing as sliding table. You do many of the same things with a crosscut led
>but it is really not the same.
I know. <G>
What operation can you do on a sliding table that cannot be done on a
sled, with the addition of a miter bar to the sled?
Barry
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I found a place that shows me what one looks like. What is "melamine"?
Melamine is a plastic sheet often used to coat particle board or other types
of manufactured, compressed sheet goods. Consider it similar to arborite.