dhall9 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I built this table a while back to be an out feed table/work table. It worked great until I placed my table saw on a mobile base, which in essence raised it over an inch. Well the leveling feet would not raise the table high enough to be the same height as the table saw. So when sawing long stock it would tip up and just be an all around inconvenience. So this morning I was out in the garage messing around and decided to solve the problem. Goal - solve my height problem and try to use up some scrap material taking up room. Solution - laminate two pieces of 1/2" mdf making it 1" thick, laminate high pressure laminate to the top, and put a solid wood edge on it. Outcome - 1 1/16" inch thick top on top of the already 3/4" top and routed out miter gauge slots. The added weight of the top made the table much more solid and stable. The top is secured using screws from underneath so if need be it can be replaced down the road. The solid wood border is attached using glue and biscuits. The laminate top makes it nice and slick and the new overhang is great for clamping. All I have left to do is level the saw and the table (ran out of time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Looks good, and works good. You can't beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Looks like problem solved. Off subject-how do you like your miter guage?? I just bought the same thing on a clearance rack for $30!! Haven't had a chance to play with it yet. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhall9 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks guys, the Osborne miter gauge is a beast. I like how the adjustment mechanism works as a triangular support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Looks good! Now cut a hole in it for a router plate and you'll have a dandy, gigantic router table. -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhall9 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I got the router table covered. I'll try to get a pic tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhall9 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Here is my router table/cabinet. Pretty sweet setup, use a Bosch router that gets swamped in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'll say! You have the router table problem solved in fine style. -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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