Workshop Tablesaw Accessories

A table saw is not a tool you think of when it comes to cutting a workpiece into a circle. But with a shop-built jig, cutting a circle up to 40 inches in diameter is quick, easy, and accurate. And it results in a surprisingly smooth, even edge. This 3-D SketchUp model is available to download in this Online Extra.

Over the previous few months I had become convinced of the need to have a splitter on my table saw.

Making a Zero-Clearance Insert - While an auxiliary fence prevents tearout along the back edge of a workpiece, it does not help along the bottom face. As the blade exits the bottom of the workpiece, the teeth can cause tearout, especially with the wide opening in most table saw inserts. If you need a clean cut along both faces of a workpiece, the solution is a zero-clearance insert.

Portable power tools, like a table saw or router, are great when you are working away from the shop. But once they are back home, the challenge is to make them perform like hard-working stationary tools. This workstation provides the solution. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

At a glance, this table saw workstation looks like it is supported by a single, long cabinet. But it is not. Actually, there are three separate cabinets. Each one is built as an individual unit. Then the cabinets are set side by side like giant building blocks and fastened together. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

I have some pretty nice saw blades for my table saw but unfortunately I just keep them in a pile in my cupboard. Not only does it make it hard to find the one I am looking for but I am sure it is not good for the blades. This box should do the trick to solve both problems.

Tablesaw cut-off boxes make safe, precise crosscuts, even on long or wide stock.

I know I am not alone in my disregard for the splitter/blade guard assemblies that come with most table saws. The splitters are flimsy, the blade guards are always in the way, etc. I am sure I am also not alone in my penchant for working in the shop beyond...

One of the easiest ways to cut plastic laminate sheets is using the tablesaw. But the thin sheets can slip under the rip fence on many saws and pose a hazard, not to mention ruin the cut. What is the fix? Clamp the auxiliary fence (shown) to your saws rip fence and make dead-on cuts every time.

What do you do when the length of the cut extends beyond the face of the miter gauge?

To use it with your tablesaw, set the level platform height to match your tablesaw top, and then tilt the platform toward the saw.

While using a pushstick to rip some thin strips, I realized that there must be a better, safer way to get the work done. This fence-riding pusher provides downward pressure on the workpiece and keeps your hand well clear of the blade.

Table Saw Sleds are great for making accurate cuts. They are also really good for making set ups for repeatable cuts. We think you will find this an easy yet great addition to your woodshop tools.

To make the standard miter joint connection stronger you can add what are called splines which also add a decorative touch. Here is how to build a jig.

It hit me that his Panel Cutting Table was really what I needed. Most of us have built or used something similar to Garys cutting table, it was his simple procedure for lifting the material onto the table that I had never thought of. Ingenious.

A table saw sled makes cross cuts fast, safe and very accurate. They are useful for trimming sheet goods, mitering small pieces, making repetitive cuts and more.

Build these two saw table extensions that will allow you to rip those 4 x 8 panels on your small table saw.

Start with a blank the same thickness as the throat plate of your saw. Then use a pencil to trace the outline of the plate onto the blank...

This pair of handheld blocks will provide an added measure of safety and even increase your productivity.

The tablesaw and a couple of jigs are all you need to make excellent frame and panel doors and cabinet parts. This jig does the job safely and precisely.

Improve the accuracy of your tablesaw with this zero-clearance jig. Ditch the miter gauge to increase the accuracy of your benchtop tablesaw.

A Sliding Crosscut Table is one of the most useful accessories you can add to your tablesaw. With good outfeed support and an accurate crosscutting system, your saw will be as safe, accurate and versatile as any in the business.

This table saw cart can be sized up or down depending on the size of your saw. Easy to build using the free instructions available at the link. Don't forget the wheels...to make your table saw cart mobile.

This shelf is meant to be mounted on the wall near your table saw to hold accessories you may need while using your table saw.

Build this auxiliary wood fence and mating saddle for supporting stiles and other workpieces, as shown in the photo.

At the link you can follow along and build a 45 degree crosscut sled to get perfect mitered panels on the table saw.

To make clean, chip-free, cross-grain cuts in veneered materials with your dado sets, use this zero-clearance insert in your tablesaw.

Follow along at the link and build your own wide sliding featherboard.

This is a really handy jig to have in the workshop. The crosscut sled offers safety and precision.

Follow along and watch how Jay builds his table saw outfeed table using ready made cabinets for the base.