Table saw outfeed tables

[woodtickgreg]

 

[woodtickgreg]

Got all the maple ran through the planer, one piece didn't clean up so I had to make another.

I cut the maple stock to length and did some layout for the tenons.

Same on the walnut for the mortices.

And then I got to use my new morticer, it works great! So smooth and fast.

Because of the mortice being 1" wide I bore one side, then flip it around and do the other side, gives me a mortice 1" wide.

This should give me plenty of glue surface and the shoulders will prevent racking.

I can't believe how quickly all the mortices where done. All 4 legs are prepped.

What a machine! Nice pile of walnut chips on the floor, lol. I love the smell of walnut when you work it.

Next will be sawing the tennons.

 

[Nubsnstubs]

Got all the maple ran through the planer, one piece didn't clean up so I had to make another.
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I cut the maple stock to length and did some layout for the tenons.
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Same on the walnut for the mortices.
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And then I got to use my new morticer, it works great! So smooth and fast.
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Because of the mortice being 1" wide I bore one side, then flip it around and do the other side, gives me a mortice 1" wide.
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This should give me plenty of glue surface and the shoulders will prevent racking.
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I can't believe how quickly all the mortices where done. All 4 legs are prepped.
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What a machine! Nice pile of walnut chips on the floor, lol. I love the smell of walnut when you work it.
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Next will be sawing the tennons.

Wooo Hooo , a dirty floor. Bout time Greg. I was starting to think you were super human.
I'm glad you like the mortising tool. I now have 3 sets of the chisels, and it still takes an effort using my drill press. And, it's a good drill press. Cincinnati Royal made before the '20's, I think........... ......... Jerry (in Tucson)

 

[woodtickgreg]

Nah, I sweep up often though.

 

[Gdurfey]

Greg, I so appreciate the time you take to document your builds. Sure appreciate it. @Kenbo should be proud!!!

 

[Kenbo]

This is looking great. Not a fan of that sawdust on the floor but in order to make an omelette, sometimes you gotta break some eggs. LOL. Nice looking build so far Greg.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Not a fan of that sawdust on the floor but in order to make an omelette, sometimes you gotta break some eggs. LOL.

Funny, my shop is not Kenbo clean but I do sweep up at the end of the day. And I finally have dust collection in my shop now so that's a big help.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Set up the fence on the table saw to cut the tennons on the cross stretchers using a miter gage. My fence can be slid back so you don't get a binding situation. Same as clamping an auxiliary board as a fence. But on my new saw it's always there.
Here you can see how for back it is.

The work piece clears the fence before contacting the blade.

I did remove the blade guard for this task.

Mortice meet tennon.

One done and seven to go.

A Stanley rabbit plane comes in handy to make adjustments, as well as a file.

Dry fit.

I'm liking it, just set this in place to see how it looks.

And since this is pallet wood there's witness of where a nail was, kinda cool.

Glued. I used tb III because it has a longer open time.

And since the actual workbench is under the table I had to spread some plastic bags to catch the glue drips. When this table is done I'll actually use it for assembly, finishing, and glue ups as well as an outfeed table.

 

[woodtickgreg]

I did have to make one consession making the tennons. I gave my shop made tennon jig to the guy that purchased my old saw since it wouldn't fit the new saw. I don't have a dado insert for the saw yet as they are on backorder. I didn't want to cut all of them by hand as that's a lot of work! And I don't trust my skills for that many cuts, I know I would wander on some of the cuts. So after making all the set up for the shoulder cuts and the depth of cut was right I just did a few hundred cuts and nibbled away at the waste. It was effective and I got the task done. I would have much preferred a tennon jig on the table saw. Making or purchasing a new tennon jig is on my to do list.

 

[Nubsnstubs]

Greg, instead of getting a tenon jig for your saw, make a dedicated slide board for cutting your tenons using a dado set for hogging off the wood. I did that 10 years ago, and have made about 3-4 hundred tenons and tongues so far. Works like a charm, and it's all wood except for the screw I used to locate the length of the tenon... if you need a picture, I'll be more that happy to comply. ........... Jerry (in Tucson)

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Greg, instead of getting a tenon jig for your saw, make a dedicated slide board for cutting your tenons using a dado set for hogging off the wood. I did that 10 years ago, and have made about 3-4 hundred tenons and tongues so far. Works like a charm, and it's all wood except for the screw I used to locate the length of the tenon... if you need a picture, I'll be more that happy to comply. ........... Jerry (in Tucson)

We dont like pictures...

 

[woodtickgreg]

Greg, instead of getting a tenon jig for your saw, make a dedicated slide board for cutting your tenons using a dado set for hogging off the wood. I did that 10 years ago, and have made about 3-4 hundred tenons and tongues so far. Works like a charm, and it's all wood except for the screw I used to locate the length of the tenon... if you need a picture, I'll be more that happy to comply. ........... Jerry (in Tucson)

I always open to new ideas. Let's see that pic.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Last one is in the clamps.

There will be 2 of these leg assemblies.

Jointed 2 sides of some more pallet wood maple for the braces and shelf support. I'll plane them tomorrow I hope. So far everything except the plywood top, sheet of formica, and the leveling feet is all free found wood.

 

[woodtickgreg]

1" maple boards all dimensioned and cut to size for the cross supports and shelf ledge.
Gotta be cut to length yet. This is the bottom shelf support.

Ripping the rough sawn edge off the top boards.

I sanded both assemblies with 100 grit and a rose. Then I broke all the edges with a folded used 150 grit sanding disc. The edges where so sharp on the hardwood they definitely would take the skin off your knuckles if you bumped them.

2 leg assemblies all sanded and ready for the levelers to be installed. These will be replacing the spindly legs they are leaning on.

Pre drilled the holes for the no. 6 screws and attached the insert.


Here's one all installed, very beefy levelers with a nice grippy foot.

Legs all ready to be installed.

These are beefy, square, and will give great support to the table and be adjustable for the height off the back of the saw.

 

[Nubsnstubs]

For my pictures, go to the jigs and fixtures forum. look for Tenon and Tongue Slideboard thread. ............ Jerry (in Tucson)

 

[woodtickgreg]

It's time to attach the legs to the table top. I'm doing this without glue and in such a way that if I ever had to take it apart to move it or get it out of the basement I could. It will just be screwed together.
I set the miter saw stop up at 16" and cut some 3/4" plywood blocks. I cut 4 of these.

Then I pre drilled for the screws and screwed them in place.

I centered the legs and clamped them in place. The reason I used plywood for the mounting blocks is if it takes a hit they won't crack like a solid board might, or split from the screws.

They came out perfectly square.

Once the legs where attached I saw a place that needed some support.

So I cut some strips of scrap plywood.

And screwed 2 pieces under each leg. This gave the legs more to sit on, and will also help to prevent racking.

Then I installed the cross braces for the legs, upper and lower. The lower will also be for a shelf support. Here you can see the last piece clamped on before I pre drilled the screw holes and screwed them on.

And the legs are on, very sturdy and solid.

The top has plenty to sit on, lots of support.

Next it will get a little more sanding before I flip it over and set it on the ground. Then I'll mill the lumber for the shelf. Last ting to do will be the formica before cutting the miter slot grooves and attaching it to the saw. Still some work to do on this but it's getting there.

 

[Wildthings]

Hmm I expected you to dado the top of the maple (bottom in pic), drop it over the center cross piece and screw it to the supports beside it. That would have put the bottom of the top on the top of the legs

 

[woodtickgreg]

Hmm I expected you to dado the top of the maple (bottom in pic), drop it over the center cross piece and screw it to the supports beside it. That would have put the bottom of the top on the top of the legs

That would have been a lot of unnecessary work and the way it is now there is still plenty of support. Also remember that I'm trying to hit a dimension for the table height. Also I dont want any screws in the top grid supports so that at a later date when I cut into the top to install router lifts I wont have to worry about hitting any metal fastners.

 

[Nubsnstubs]

You planning on parking a Tank on that table, Gregg???

BTW, looking good. It's looks pretty sturdy and if kept indoors, should outlast you and your grandkids.... Good job on the build..... .......... Jerry In Tucson)

 

[DLJeffs]

Hmm I expected you to dado the top of the maple (bottom in pic), drop it over the center cross piece and screw it to the supports beside it. That would have put the bottom of the top on the top of the legs

....annnndddddd.....tapir butt.

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