Workshop Tablesaw Accessories

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.

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.

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

I needed a number of same-length dowels for a recent project. To keep my hands away from the tablesaw blade while cutting these, I made a dowel-cutting sled that allows me to make multiple cuts of identical lengths safely and accurately.

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.

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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for crosscut sled for your tablesaw. 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.

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.

This table saw workstation provides a feature-packed home for your saw. It extends to create a large work area to tackle almost any size workpiece. To top it off, the whole thing folds up into a compact package you can store in any corner of the garage or shop. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

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

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.

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.

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.

Making cross-cuts or trimming panels is much easier to do with a sled, it does not have to be fancy, just accurate. There are two basic designs, one runs beside the blade, like this one, the other runs on both sides of the blade. I like this one because it is simple to build and I think safer than the other style, the blade guard can still be used.

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

Cut plywood sheets and long boards easily, accurately and safely on a portable table saw with this fold-up, jobsite work table. Construction is simple, and you can set it up and break it down quickly.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Build this table saw sled to rip small parts.

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 a handy outfeed support that you can adjust to fit your table saw, planer, band saw, or router. Build it from scrap wood and some casters.

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.

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

...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 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.

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