Table Saw and Router Work Center with T-Square Fence

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Sep 24, 2016, 05:05 PM
jjr2001

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Table Saw and Router Work Center with T-Square Fence

Shop Notes Reference for the plans for this work station is:
Volume 9 Issue 50.
Below in the text I noted it as "issue 9" that is incorrect.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. JR

This is an oldie that takes center stage in my shop on many days.
The table saw is a 20 year old Delta Contractors 10" saw. Originally it had a set of steel legs but I wanted a 50 inch T-Square Fence. Bought the Fence from Grizzly and a bunch of 3/4 Birch Plywood. The unit is built in 3 sections that are all connected by the "beams" that you can see from the front view and bolts thru the cabinet sides. The wheels are casters with a 5" steel wheel. The wheels (up until about 1 year ago) had urethane tires that started to disintegrate. I removed the wheels and cut,filed,burned that urethane off to just leave the steel. They actually work much better now. The delta saw section includes a dust bin under the saw and I connect my shop vac there when in serious use. The right is the router end but it now has a grinder on the top. I move the grinder when it is time for the router. Plans for the bench were in Shop Notes number 9. Wood finish is Danish Oil. I added an outfeed table to the unit that can be seen behind the Delta Saw. This is my multi-purpose roll around bench. I can still get one car in the garage. Electrical outlet box is on the underside by the router area. The Delta saw's original toggle switch was replaced with a real switch. I had the toggle switch on my Delta band saw fail and figured this one would fail also so I just got ahead of it. There is storage for jigs and fixtures, miter gages, fences, etc on the lower deck, side and back. This is my multi-purpose bench.

Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:12 PM
jjr2001

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Sliding Cutoff Box or Sliding Table Fixture

The sliding table or box is the only way I will cut aluminum and plastic on my saw. This fixture holds the material firmly and secure so that I do not have a problem with the blade grabbing it. The blade is an 80 tooth Freud designed for non ferrous metal cutting. I have cut aluminum over 2" thick by "double sawing" it in the box.
This box was designed for wood working and long work. That is why the fence is 48" long. Storage when not use is at the back of the roll around table.

Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:18 PM
jjr2001

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Router Table Fence

Adjustable router fence with lots of clamping and guiding options. Versatile for many types of routing on the router table when the grinder is not in the way. Note the vacuum port on the rear and the double panels that may be positioned for cutter clearance.

Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:24 PM
jjr2001

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Miter Fence

Extended Miter Fence with adjustable stop. This is my go to fence for multiple piece work. I have another Delta head with just sandpaper for a face for general use.

Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:27 PM
jjr2001

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Small Part Cutoff Fixture

This one gets a lot of use with parts that are just too small to safely cut any other way.
Sep 24, 2016, 05:30 PM
jjr2001

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Magnetic Feather Board

Metal workers will notice the indicator magnetic base. Actually there would be two of them. One on each end but the other one was in use in the metal shop. Very easy to relocate and adjust.

Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:33 PM
jjr2001

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Magnetic Aux Fence

Versatile magnetic fence. Used some HF welding magnets for this one. Does not get used much but when I need it I have it.

Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:35 PM
jjr2001

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Push Stick

Every one needs a good push stick or even a few good push sticks.
Cheers, JR
Sep 24, 2016, 05:37 PM
jjr2001

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Table Saw Taper Jig

Simple tapering jig.

Cheers, Jr
Sep 24, 2016, 08:20 PM
pfredX1

That's a big setup.
Sep 25, 2016, 10:16 AM
PJs

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjr2001

Simple tapering jig.

Cheers, Jr

JR that is a terrific, versatile setup you have! My son's been wanting to do something like this with all the toys in one place. The thing I noticed was the PE or UHMW rails added to your fence. Pretty Slick to say the least. Great build and beautiful craftsmanship...Thanks once again for your wonderful & prolific posts! ~PJ
Sep 25, 2016, 11:38 AM
jjr2001

Not too big for a 10". I always wanted a Cabinet saw but they are so heavy. I settled for this Delta Contractors 10" and have never been disappointed. Not as heavy duty as the cabinet saws but it is a good saw for the home shop.

Cheers, JR
Sep 25, 2016, 11:43 AM
jjr2001

Thanks PJ. I bought the UHMW on the bay and used double sticky carpet tape to hold it on to the fences. I would use contact cement if I need to replace any of it and that is becoming necessary. The heat kills the carpet tape in time but contact cement seems to last forever at normal temperature. I have had to use the heat gun to remove it from some table tops and find that it is long lasting.

Cheers, JR
Sep 25, 2016, 01:16 PM
PJs

Thanks JR. I would think contact cement would have a hard time with the UHMW...who knew?

FIY, I got some industrial grade double sided tape a few years ago that takes the heat and has an incredible shear strength as well as thin. I'm pretty sure it is 3M and may be used in aircraft assembly. I remembered using it at work for some R&D thing for a nasty environment and tracked it down. It was about $10-$12 a roll but worth it for something like this I think. I've used it on Delrin, PE, UHMW, AL, Steel and still on most of it, although I have replaced it like you are talking about and must use a heat gun to soften it up and solvent for any residue...and still have half a roll I think. I'll get number off of it and post it for you and others. Can't remember where I got it but likely Amazon has it now. There are bonding agents for UHMW specifically but pricey.

Again nice setup and build. Thanks for sharing. ~PJ
Sep 25, 2016, 08:15 PM
Paul Jones

JR,

Wow, your work center would take center stage in any shop. I can see a lot of thought and talent went into making the work center and fixtures. I think you will be getting requests for more details and plans. Thank for posting.

Regards, Paul

P.S. I have a 9" Rockwell-Delta table saw I bought in 1968, has served me very well, and your setup would be a great addition.
Sep 25, 2016, 08:48 PM
jjr2001

Thank you Paul, I always liked the Rockwell - Delta equipment. In our house that Dad Built in 1952 the basement had a very nice old Rockwell drill press. That was a very nice machine indeed. I actually drilled holes in lead that I melted in the drain pipe ladle that Dad used for all of our cast iron drain pipes. Yep, that is right, I drilled 3/4 or 1" holes so I could put the lead on a pipe and become Charles Atlas, at least that was my desire. I do like old machines.

Cheers, JR
Sep 28, 2016, 06:46 AM
DIYer


Thanks jjr2001! We've added your T-Square Router Fence to our Routing category,
as well as to your builder page: jjr2001's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="http://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-t-square-router-fence"> <img src="/uploads/158181/homemade-t-square-router-fence.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="http://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-t-square-router-fence">T-Square Router Fence</a> <span> by <a href="http://www.homemadetools.net/builder/jjr2001">jjr2001</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='http://www.homemadetools.net/tag/router'>router</a>, <a href='http://www.homemadetools.net/tag/fence'>fence</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>
Sep 28, 2016, 06:50 AM
DIYer


Thanks jjr2001! We've added your Work Center to our Workbenches category,
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Sep 28, 2016, 06:53 AM
DIYer


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Sep 28, 2016, 06:55 AM
DIYer


Thanks jjr2001! We've added your Router Table Fence to our Routing category,
as well as to your builder page: jjr2001's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="http://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-router-table-fence-10"> <img src="/uploads/158193/homemade-router-table-fence-10.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="http://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-router-table-fence-10">Router Table Fence</a> <span> by <a href="http://www.homemadetools.net/builder/jjr2001">jjr2001</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='http://www.homemadetools.net/tag/router'>router</a>, <a href='http://www.homemadetools.net/tag/fence'>fence</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>
Sep 28, 2016, 06:58 AM
DIYer


Thanks jjr2001! We've added your Miter Fence to our Fences category,
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Sep 28, 2016, 07:01 AM
DIYer


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Sep 28, 2016, 07:03 AM
DIYer


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Sep 28, 2016, 07:05 AM
DIYer


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Sep 28, 2016, 02:24 PM
thoms_here

Wow..awesome work center! All your stuff is just great. Thanks for posting!
Sep 28, 2016, 03:23 PM
jjr2001

Thanks thoms
Sep 28, 2016, 06:26 PM
anrivera1

Very nice project. I will build one myself.
Sep 28, 2016, 09:36 PM
jjr2001

Thanks anrivera1, You will get a lot of use from it and it gives you more space for more tools!
Cheers, JR
Sep 29, 2016, 07:21 AM
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Sep 29, 2016, 07:23 AM
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Oct 6, 2016, 02:07 AM
CharlyH

I am just thinking about upgrading my work center and this construction seems really attractive to me. I would like to check it in ShopNotes, but in number 9 is not mentioned this workcenter. Maybe the number is not 9. Do you have any idea about that.
Thanks for really good post!

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I think that I found correct issue of ShopNotes. It is Volume 9, number 50!
Oct 6, 2016, 07:08 AM
jjr2001

That is correct. I just updated the original post. Sorry for any inconvenience.
It is an easy build since it it is in 3 sections with a nice top. I added the left hand table since my Delta left hand extension was not cast iron but stamped metal and I wanted the entire top to match.

Cheers, JR

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