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Default Need an inexpensive folding outfeed table?

On 7/11/2011 9:19 AM, Swingman wrote:

These things are pricey, with even the cheaper folding ones starting at
+/- US$ 150, and many of them seem to be a bit fussy to install on
different saws.

Having moved and reconfigured the shop, I needed something quick to get
a job done, so here's my minimalist version, made from scraps and one
ripped in half tubafour, that uses French cleats to attach to my Unisaw:

https://picasaweb.google.com/karlcai.../OutfeedTable#

You can add, as I did, folding legs brackets and levelers to get you
started, bringing the price up to a whooping $25.

Although it works fine just as it is, eventually one would want to add
aprons to stiffen the top and route dadoes for the miter gauge slide, etc.

Since it did the intended job admirably and with spades, I'll probably
keep it and spiff it up a bit.

(And no, C-Less, Festool does not make one!)


Now spray it with some She-lack and wax it! Look like it works.

If you put an apron horizontally on the back side of the saw and run the
legs at an angle to set on the apron you can move the saw with out
having to remove or readjust the out feed.