Introduction: Downdraft Table Workbench

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Downdraft table for dust collection.

Step 1: MDF

Cut MDF to sit on top of table saw stand.

Step 2: Box

Cut wood boards and a small piece of MDF to fashion a box.

Step 3: Fasten

Screw together.

Step 4: Drill Holes

Drill holes in the top piece of MDF. Use peg board as a template.

Step 5: Smooth

Smooth out the underside of the drill holes with a countersink bit.

Step 6: Plumbing

Attach a tube to connect to a shop vacuum.

Step 7: Caulk

Seal all the seams.

Step 8: Attach Top

Fasten top piece of MDF to the box and seal.

Step 9: Fit

Fit under the table saw.

Step 10: Modification

The vacuum did not pull enough volume of air, so I modified the box to hook up to my dust collector.

Step 11:

I also ended up getting a different table saw, so I decided to use the downdraft table as part of my workbench. I added a small box to contain dust with a second dust collector vent on the side.

Step 12: Downdraft Station

The space is now multipurpose and tools can be swapped out.