Introduction: A Versatile Outfeed Table for a Table Saw.
I made use of an adjustable two level computer table, as an outfeed table for my table saw. The table consists of two table tops that are independently height adjustable. It was free to me, my local High School was throwing these out, because apparently, students don't use desktop computers anymore because they all have laptops. These were sadly destined for the dump. I managed to rescue two of them, (with permission) and brought them home. I gave the second one to my neighbour, that also does a lot of woodworking.
Supplies
- A two level adjustable computer table.
- A table saw.
Step 1: Table Dimensions
Dimensions of the table.
The main frame of the table is 25 inches, the adjustable tabletops have brackets that allow for height adjustment of up to 16 inches.
Both table tops are 36 inches long, one is 16 inches wide and the other is 14 inches wide.
This makes for a table that is approximately 30 inches wide by 36 inches long and can be adjusted from 27 inches high to about 40 inches high.
Step 2: Using the Table With a Table Saw
I use my table saw outside on the lawn, the adjustable outfeed table is handy because of it being adjustable for ripping boards or working with sheets of plywood.
When ripping boards, the ripped boards can be moved over to the second table, it makes a good place for them while you continue with your work.
To use when working with plywood, adjust both tables to the same height and turn the table 90 degrees, as shown in the picture, to support the plywood when it comes off the table saw.
I didn't have to cut any plywood at the time, so I just put a piece of plywood on the saw table, with the saw blade retracted and blade guard removed for clarity. You can also see that the outfeed table has been rotated 90 degrees.
In case you might be wondering about my table saw stand, it's an old typewriter stand, that I found at a thrift store about 30 years ago.