Workshop Tablesaw Accessories

The type of sled that I use on my table saw is not so much a dainty thing that slides on both sides of the grove. Rather, its meant for crosscutting larger pieces of lumber. Sort of a very sturdy alternative to the miter gauge for crosscuts, closer to a sliding table than a miter gauge.

This handy table saw table easily comes apart when not in use and stores against the wall leaving room for your car.

At the link you will find instructions as well as a short video so you can build your own table saw infeed support arms.

Need help making hard-to-cut, identical parts? The secret is pattern cutting on the table saw. Scroll down to Issue No. 81. Presented in Flash Video and Windows Media.

The opening in a zero-clearance insert is just a single saw kerf. And this gives you two main benefits. First, it prevents tearout along the cut line because the cut is supported on both sides. Second, it provides an added measure of safety when ripping thin pieces.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a table saw and router table combined. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Follow along at the link and build your own wide panel crosscut jig for your table saw.

You need a dependable jig for cutting shoulders and cheeks of tenons, this jig shows you how to build one at minimal expense. We designed it to clamp the workpiece in place and ride flush against the rip fence.

Here is a quick-to-make miter sled that I use all the time (it tookabout 5 minutes to make this one). It is a snap to set the fence accurately. And it always cuts perfect case miters.

Build this table saw sled to rip small parts.

...I solved the problem with an auxiliary fence that is simple to build, fast to put on and take off, and gives a neat way to collect dust at the source.

This homemade table saw stand features a flip-up out feed table. You can easily adjust the height depending on what is most comfortable for you. Follow along at the link and get building youw own table saw stand.

This saw blade storage rack is mounted to the wall on a french cleat storage system. At the link you can download the free plan to build this for your workshop.

Get perfect miters with this table saw sled. It is a pretty straightforward build. Here is how I built this one.

Build your own mini table saw sled using the free plans at the link. This was made using 1/2 inch thick plywood and you can follow along at the link to see how it was done.

This table saw cart work with a 10″ compact table saw and features two storage shelves and extra work surface. This one was built with locking wheels for extra mobility. Follow the free plans at the link.

A table saw sled is a must have jig for the table saw. Paired with a stop block it lets you make repetitive cuts with ease. Use the free plans and step-by-step instructions at the link to make your own table saw sled.

Follow along at the link and build a table saw stand using these free instructions.