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Step 4Make a Tablesaw
I couldn't pack a tablesaw in my luggage, but I do have a circlesaw. I bolt it to the underside of a board and then do a plunge cut through the board. Now I have a tablesaw. For a fence I clamp a board to the table with C clamps or spring clamps.
KleinJahr says: "Nice build. The circ saw to table bit is an old construction gimmick. I would suggest getting a switched outlet ext. cord for it. That way you don't have to reach under the table to switch off the saw. Also, be sure to secure the table to the sawhorses. A bit embarassing to push the table, with a running saw, onto the ground."
Good point. Be safe. I later found a beefy plywood box to use for this. I turned the saw on and off by unplugging it from an extension cord, which isn't very good safety or convenience. A switch would be better. Don't ever use a foot switch for a power tool. That can make it into a trap with a foot trigger.
KleinJahr says: "Nice build. The circ saw to table bit is an old construction gimmick. I would suggest getting a switched outlet ext. cord for it. That way you don't have to reach under the table to switch off the saw. Also, be sure to secure the table to the sawhorses. A bit embarassing to push the table, with a running saw, onto the ground."
Good point. Be safe. I later found a beefy plywood box to use for this. I turned the saw on and off by unplugging it from an extension cord, which isn't very good safety or convenience. A switch would be better. Don't ever use a foot switch for a power tool. That can make it into a trap with a foot trigger.
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Jul 25, 2011. 1:33 AMbconway1
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Love the sketch table saw. I do that myself.
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