Please be careful. There's an impostor pretending to be me responding to comments.

@espressomatic

Ай бұрын

He was over last week and drank all my whisky.

@GMan56M

Ай бұрын

That's EXACTLY what an imposter would say...

@billdiehl156

Ай бұрын

It’s probably Dan

@dandavis5832

Ай бұрын

@@billdiehl156 I only privately pretend to be Dave

@TheGrainDoctor

Ай бұрын

I was suspicious when he did not want to sand in the place where he lived

If you really want to improve things you'll throw some carpet down on the floor like God intended.

@TheLoveDoctor989

Ай бұрын

🤣

@MakeSomething

Ай бұрын

Right?!?!

@cursplat

Ай бұрын

That carpet’s days are numbered.

@worldschaos2181

Ай бұрын

😂

@cursplat

Ай бұрын

They prepare the table, they spread the RUGS, they eat, they drink. Arise, O princes; oil the shield! ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭21‬:‭5‬

I would recommend a safety improvement to the crosscut sled. The blade comes though the fence and risks hitting something or someone as it does. I would add a block on the backside of the fence to bury the blade as it comes though the fence. It would also reinforce the fence at the curf.

I made a $275.00 Dewalt contractor saw into a full cabinet saw. I made a work table that is 4’x8’. I stripped the contractor saw down by removing the fence and cut a hole in the work table about 6” from the edge. After dropping in the saw, I added a Besemyer fence. I then added my router lift, a vice and 2 cut outs for additional tools. I made elevator lifts for these openings where I put my planer and spindle/belt sander. I just raise them up when needed and they are lowered and completely out of the way when not needed. I basically have 3/4 of the my shop all wrapped up in one bench. It’s on 6 four inch locking casters so I can easily move it around the shop. Next I’m going to add an electric hand plain so I can use it like a jointer. This is probably the most useful thing that I will ever build.

@MakeSomething

Ай бұрын

This sound amazing!

@cuebj

Ай бұрын

The DeWalt jobsite saws must be the best product they make. Been top of that tree for decades. I hope they are maintaining the quality of their corded versions. They have let corded versions of other tools plummet as they concentrate on cordless

@jdevenuta

16 күн бұрын

Is there anywhere to see photos of this? I'd love to see the elevator mechanism for the planer and such.

@MrDmorgan52

16 күн бұрын

As Norm would say , my paraphrasing, measured drawerings?

@mrbarton20101

6 күн бұрын

I'm in the process of doing something similar until yesterday. I put a straight edge on my table because an aftermarket zero clearance throat plate I purchased didn't fit... turns out the top is warped all over the place. Makes sense because I don't ususlly get consistent cuts on jointed snd planed boards. I Haven't put a feeler gauge on it but there's clear daylight with multiple straight edges. I guess Dewalt's tolerance for their stamped tops is 0.05".... seems pretty high. So I'm scratching the saw part of the workbench and in the market for a contractors saw. Thinking Laguna F1 but there are mixed reviews and II cannot decide.

I've been thinking of building something like this for a long time. Trouble is, I've overthought it so much that's it's become way too complicated. You just made this simple and straight-forward. My stand is going to be a lot more like yours, and a lot less like the monstrosity in my head!

“First cut doesn’t count”. I love it, a mulligan in woodworking!

@sarinhighwind

Ай бұрын

Cut twice, mulligan once.

The fence: Yes!! My fan is a pain!

For your fence issue of being difficult to dial in small amounts, make a bigger handle and you could even put a little knob on it that spins similar to the look of your cabinet saw height adjustment. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

"You have clearance, Clarence." Was exactly what went through my mind. The fact you added the clip was all the better.

You have no idea how useful videos like this are for people like me. Thank you so much. Here in the UK big table saws take up so much space we just don’t have room for them so setting up shop with a budget job site saw is usually the way to go. You’re inspirational- loads of great tips and advice. Thank you.

@gingerelvis

Ай бұрын

Ain't that the truth, our home workshop spaces are usually the size of the average Americans workbench 😂 Probably why tracksaws are more common here. Tracksaw and mitre saw do the majority of my cuts.

@cuebj

Ай бұрын

In UK, it is well worth investing a good jobsite saw (usually DeWalt but they may have let their corded version quality slide as they have with other corded tools) and set it up as a cabinet saw. The latest Evolution looks like a good budget product but I've been burned by their quality control a few times in the past

@wildbill23c

27 күн бұрын

By the time you build that table you've taken up the same space if not more space than a bigger hybrid or cabinet table saw, you aren't saving any space...just put a mobile base on the cabinet saw and roll it out of the way when you don't need it, that is what I do.

@DirkieB

13 күн бұрын

In the UK get yourself an Axminster Workshop 216 saw. It has a cast iron top and much better motor and mechanics than any jobsite piece of plastic you can buy, it's so much better it doesn't even compare, and still relatively affordable.

Also, having the pocket holes on the outside means the screws are directed into the material instead of toward the edge, making the joint stronger.

@kodman247

21 күн бұрын

That's not true at all.

I'm loving the budget tool series. So tired of the tool schilling on KZread and Thanks for not being a big brand salesman and for covering up the F35T00L label on the impact driver. 😉 Looking forward to more budget builds! I also feel that any thoughts on the pros and cons of each tool as you use them overtime would be super helpful to your current audience and those future/beginner/budget minded creators out there who will become part of your audience. Keep making!!

@wildbill23c

27 күн бұрын

Just think about what you are buying and building in the case of this video, he built a table with outfeed support and end supports which now takes up as much space as a cabinet saw....so he hasn't saved himself any space at all by building that table LOL. The nice thing is, with the mobile base, you shove it into a corner, or if you are working in a garage, you can even roll it outside to give yourself more room...and you can still take the saw out of the table to use on a jobsite or other location if you wanted to. I have my hybrid table saw on a portable base, serves the same purpose for me, roll it against the wall of the shop when not in use, all my stationary power tools are on mobile bases now for that reason.

Love it, I have done to tables so far. Afraid of moving on with this hobby, working with wood calms down my PTSD. The thing is, chemicals in my body left me shaking a bit more than I should. I’m trying to build in my garage, I have disassembled both tables, I think this one is perfect for my space and knowledge. Anyone that reads this has any ideas on how to lose this panic of building something refined for the first time?

There are two versions of converting a contractor saw to cabinet saw in Shop Notes Magazine, vol. 15, Issue 89 Sept 2006 and vol. 9, Issue 50 March 2000. I like yours the best. Thank you for sharing Dave. Great video/tutorial once again.

Usual Boss video. Simple explanation for the slow kids in the class Much appreciated!!!!!

For wheels and castors, try theatrical chandlers. The moment I heard the suggestion a few years ago, it made so much sense. Huge variety, lots of specification details... they have to be both good and specific for safety and rapid movement of heavy, unbalanced, or lightweight items often in the dark. Maybe slightly more expensive than Amazon but a more ethical purchase in terms of tax paid by the corporation and you can get exactly what you want, even call them for advice

@jimsulsona4128

20 күн бұрын

Is Flints (theatrical chandlers) only a UK provider, or do they have a US presence?

You just convinced me that I don’t need to get a cabinet saw. Thank you.

@cuebj

Ай бұрын

A lot of other YT sites do similar until they become big and they have the space and sponsors to give them a cabinet saw. Of course, a track saw does most of what a table saw does and you can get big circular saws to run on track if you have to cut deeper than 55 mm - I have a Makita to cut 85 mm off track and 80 mm on track or 70 mm on my home made track (extremely rarely)

@wildbill23c

27 күн бұрын

Buy a cabinet saw, or do what I did and buy what they call a hybrid saw. Its somewhat a cabinet saw as it doesn't have the open leg stand like a contractor saw, but it don't weigh as much as a full cabinet saw either. I bought mine about a month ago through Grizzly Tools. Since I have a shop setup for 240V I converted my saw to 240V. The portable saws are great on a jobsite, but you'll appreciate the larger table and power of a hybrid or a cabinet saw...heck even a contractor style saw is going to give you more table space and more power typically. Also, in some wood working tasks you'll want to use a dado stack, some of the portable/jobsite table saws do not accept a dado blade. I mounted my saw in a portable base, so I just roll it up against the wall in the shop when I'm not using it and want the floor space for other tasks. Every tool I've been buying, I have been putting on mobile bases, it just makes it nice to be able to put the wheels down and roll the tool around wherever I want it, and out of the way when I need floor space. I have a portable jobsite saw that I use occasionally when I want to do stuff outside and not be stuck inside the shop. I don't do any construction/contractor work, I'm just a home DIYer so I don't take my saw anywhere, its just nice to have the mobility occasionally...however, a good hybrid or cabinet saw is what you really want in the long term if you want to do a lot of projects.

The Bow fence guide might help

I wish this video would have been available when I made my cabinet for my tablesaw. Thanks for a great video, it gave me some ideas on how to fix mine.

To upgrade your fence, check out the BOW XT XTENDER FENCE. I went 46" on my Dewalt (DWE7491RS) Jobsite Saw and added the BOW XT feed supports. I only use them on the infeed side. I use a similar adjustable table for outfeed, so the feed supports get in the way. I also added the JessEm Clear Cut Flex Stock Guides (make sure you buy the "flex" version). Once I build something like what you built, it'll be an even greater setup and a serious upgrade from stock. By the time it's all said and done, the upgrades will be as much or more $$$ than I spent on the saw. *To save some cash, it wouldn't take much creativity to build something very similar to the BOW XT system out of plywood.

@codaroma

Ай бұрын

why the flex version? does the others not work?

@mudz678

Ай бұрын

I have the same Dewalt saw and added the same Xtender setup as you. The difference, in accuracy and safety, FAR exceeded my expectations. I can’t recommend the Xtender enough. I considered cobbling together a homemade setup, but realized that if the end result was a nuisance to use (installing it, removing it, or adjusting it) I’d end up not using it….I consider the cost to be well worth the functionality. 👍🏼👍🏼

@MJLWoodWorks

Ай бұрын

If you are cutting mostly flat stock, go with a piece of square aluminum tubing, its cheaper, lol

@mudz678

Ай бұрын

@@MJLWoodWorks I did this prior to buying the Bow Xtender with the feed supports. It did improve the stock fence, as far as helping prevent left/right movement of the wood….particularly if a good portion of the fence extension was on the infeed side. BUT, it was fussy to use….it was awkward to clamp in place, awkward to adjust, and did not give any support to any wood that extended off the front or rear of the saw’s table. In addition, it did not provide an east way to attach downward-pressure feather boards. Putting the price of an item near the top of your pros/cons list, when said item provides a significant improvement in safety, accuracy, and ease of use, is a false economy.

@MJLWoodWorks

Ай бұрын

@@mudz678 oh, I hear ya! Infeed can be a piece of melamine screwed to the aluminum. Two holes in the aluminum with table saw fence clamps could work.. believe me, if I had the money I’d be buying all sorts of cool gadgets… but the purpose of this series is budget tools for budget minded woodworkers so, I would think the fence system is a major luxury for most budget woodworkers..

Working in the back parking lot of my apartment I’m stuck using a rolling stand on my saw. Can’t wait to setup something like this when I get a house.

Amazing channel and budget tool series. Based on title, wasn't expecting wings, outfeed table and crosscut sled. Was expecting hacks to improve accuracy of the saw itself. Maybe I'm wrong but I think people go from contractor saws to cabinet saws for accuracy and repeatability. Looking for $4000 performance on a $400 budget...but aren't we all! Great channel!

I would suggest to cut a bigger opening for the shop vac hose, to allow blade angle adjustment.

Tip for getting finer adjustment on the rack and pinion mechanisms for the fence: put a long lever on it. Probably a removable would be preferable.

aftermarket would be amazing. i have a rigid saw. not only are adjustments finicky, but it doesn't always stay parallel. just two clips that clamp down essentially.

Loving the new smaller workshop David. It reminds me of a multi platinum band recording a new album the way they would have recorded their first, back to basics.

Taking the Bo Duke right out earned you a subscriber.

This is exactly what I need. I was thinking some elaborate table for saw and large outfeed table for assembly, but this will be perfect for my 12x20 metal building. Thanks for doing this

Still got the wwgoa membership for $1.49 16 hours after the video went up. Glad it was the first I watched when I got home. Thanks.

So many YT woodworking videos are okay or dead-ends and I've viewed waaay too many of them. DGMW, great craftsmen and craftsmanship, but do I really need a 1,000 pound workbench on wheels with finished cabinets and LED lites??!! In a few short minutes you’ve shown a great way to get started in this hobby, AND an even better way than random YTs to learn woodworking craftsmanship with a WWGOA membership. Thx for the guild membership savings ... VAST resources through their site. Just what I've been looking for. Get your discounted membership before it's too late! So, folks this channel is a gold mine of info and not a dead-end. Keep the 10 and practice safety ALWAYS!!

Great project for beginners and small shop people. The knocking that bow out clip had me rolling!

Excellent, simple & effective. Exactly the inspiration that will keep your audience coming back for more. Bravo!

What router table lift are you thinking about adding to the table saw?

“Visible pocket holes is the sign of a good craftsman”. You see? You teach me every time. I just did not know that until you said it. 😂😂😂😂😂

Right when you said "got to make sure we have clearance" the quote "You have clearance, Clarance" came into my head, then you posted the clip. Perfect

Well that looked easy. Nice to see you using those new inexpensive tools to build new easy inexpensive stuff.

@luminousfractal420

Ай бұрын

when you see all brand colours and no sawdust..walk away 😂

The most useful shop furniture video I have seen. Know what I need to make next to replace my old table saw cabinet!!

This is a great design and tutorial, and so customizable. Awesome job Dave.

Love this project!! When I get around to start woodworking again, this will be one of the first things I build.

Good timing on this video. I have actually been thinking of selling off my Saw Stop cabinet saw and switching to a contractor saw to save space since I had to downsize to a single car garage to free up some space. Definitely gave me something to think about.

For people watching this that haven't bought their contractor saw yet, don't buy a Ryobi one! The t tracks for the saw aren't a standard size so after market miter guides won't fit and the fence for it is the worst thing I've ever seen, it's not on a track and just clamps to the table so you have to measure the back and front distance exactly every time so you don't get kick back from pinching the wood.

@MrDmorgan52

16 күн бұрын

Just found that out!

@Dubble_Bubble40

12 күн бұрын

I'm glad I have a 3d printer. I was able to adjust the fence so that when I push it flush from the front it stays square. I've actually been loving this saw, but it's my first and don't really have a comparison. I do wish they put miter tracks on both sides, though.

@tetetoons2371

10 күн бұрын

As someone who loves the ryobi tools like I can agree there contractor saw is garbage

ty for mentioning the corded drill thing. I acquired my grandpas shop and almost all of his tools were corded. I was surprised at how much more powerful they seemed over my things, or at least the ones i've used so far, jigsaw and drill.

@1pcfred

Ай бұрын

Some corded drills are pretty powerful. I had to put a handle on one drill I have. When it caught in work it'd twist my wrist.

absolutely a great build, im going to steal some of these Ideas. That seem simple but I havent seen or thought of for my design im about to start. Thank you!

Great job David this helps us that don’t have cabinet saws.I am going to make room in my garage and make this.Thank you again your videos are always inspiring and entertaining.

*Great and Simple Design Love it!!* 🌟👍🏻 *I have a DeWalt Table Saw and I'm definitely going to make this!*

I love this series. Makes it all so accessible. 🙏🏼

WWGOA is awesome!!! Highly recommend.

Great video David! Many newbies will benefit greatly from this. Thanks!

YES!! Moving soon and going to unpack my new saw (same size and features as the one here in the video), and this is exactly the build/ inspiration I was looking for!! THANK YOU!! ❤

When using the Brad nailer turn it 90 degrees. Brad nails are designed to turn left or right. This will reduce the chance of it coming out of the side and going into your fingers. Also make sure to add an angle it’ll make your joint stronger.

I like the side table boxes for storage, great idea!

Great video. I love that the shop vac goes inside the cabinet so you only need to have the table connected to the power. Very neat.

I love how you "eh, whatever works - just be you and make a thing".

LOL! 😄 Thank you for a sensible, simple, and sane video for "the rest of us" !

Love your design!!! And the entire series in affordable tools!

This is a really helpful video, thanks a lot.

Thank you for going back to low budget!! You just used your extensive experience and skills to make simple boxes and create a superior upgrade to that saw. I've made a couple of saw stands and it never occurred to me to make an all-in-one that big . . . so that it could be an all-in-one. Of course I've only had a couple years so far. I built the stands then started adding, and it hasn't worked so well. You're doing well in doing good!

Love this video! As soon as I have a bigger space to work in, I’m going to make something similar for my Dewalt.

Awesome easy upgrades for the saw. I finally made a crosscut sled for my full-sized table saw and it's been great. I would love an afternarket fence though. Still looking for options. Thanks for sharing!

Loving your use of CAD - cardboard aided design 😂😂. Seriously - great vid 👍👍👍 The L shaped legs are great - I did the same on my workbench - easy to connect to the cross rails etc, and economical to make 😃

@MakeSomething I'm going to be honest, I am going to make this exact table. I love the way you designed it. I have the same table saw & made a table for it, but I incorporated my miter saw to the table as well. I use the table saw as the holding surface for longer pieces that I cut with the miter saw. Only down fall, I dont have an exit support for long cuts on the tables saw. Love your table, amazing. Keep up the amazing work!

@wildbill23c

27 күн бұрын

You could make an outfeed extension and put it on a hinge with a foldable leg so when you aren't using your saw, you simply fold the extension down out of the way and roll it up against the wall.

Good video! As someone who lives in your neck of the woods, it’s nice to get inspiration from a local. You have truly come full circle with that sponsorship bit from the Guild. Side note - I won’t lie about your last point though, I personally can’t stand the rack and pinion fence systems that are so popular now because of what you talked about. It doesn’t matter if they are dewalt, Milwaukee, Rikon, skil, metabo, ect… I’ve seen the same issue across the board. Plus they always feel cheap (and I’ve had a few break) One huge upgrade to it though is to use the bow fence system. That thing is amazing in a small shop and gives it a lot more stability at the job site.

Enjoying this series, Dave. Nicely done & thanks 😊

Drill the pocket holes into the long side. Then you'll have plenty of room to put the screws in and hide them. A little forethought would always help. You're welcome.

That's fantastic, thanks for keeping us inspired brother

I have the identical saw in a Metabo brand. I built a table for it, ditched the original fence, and mounted a Delta T2 fence to the front of the table and it worked wonders for me. Was about $200 when I bought it. May be like 300 now. Honestly for the cost of the saw and the fence together I should have bought a delta table saw and been done with it.

I installed a VEGA U26 fence on my vintage Craftsman 113.299 ten years ago. Outstanding upgrade! Comes with a micro adjuster that really works. Amazon for $350

Awesome video! If I didn’t plan on getting a new table saw soon I would definitely build something similar I like how many features it has for a simple build

Just another fantastic video, sir. You inspire me to do more and more with each build!

I ditched the Ridgid and bought a Dewalt Stealthsonic 12 gallon vac- when you have tinnitus, less noise is king. Soupa Kwiet!

3/4 inch plywood and “cheap stuff.” A contradiction in terms. 😂😂

This is great! Nicely done 😍😍

Much appreciated and the kick in the B that I think i needed! Still have to figure out if I "simply" need to level my garage floor that has a floor drain in the middle. Bad if I get a leaky faucet but otherwise would make things so much easier!

This is a great video that shows what can be done with budget tools and I wish I had seen it a few years earlier. It's probably because I don't know any better but the rack & pinion style adjuster on my DeWalt is the primary reason why I don't want to replace it with anything else. With the same blade you're using in the video, I get exceptionally precise cuts by simply putting at the measurement required. However, the fence itself does leave a small bit to be desired.

You man rock every time in your videos, I like the way you make things!! Thanks

Thank you, David. This video is great

For an add-on fence, I think the Delta Model 36-Txxx is an excellent choice. I put one on my hand-me-down Craftsman saw and it made a world of difference. Home Depot usually has a good price on them for some reason. Really easy to retrofit. I made a similar cart for my saw and I did not use the back rail choosing to have the back end of the fence glide.

Great project, Not sure if you noticed but the dust port on the back of that saw moves if you angle the saw blade. Your box is going to prevent that from moving or might break. I think you can just put an angled cut out to accommodate that.

Shout-out to that "Blackwing" pencil. Best pencils on the market!!!

@MakeSomething

Ай бұрын

good eye!

@DONphantasmo

Ай бұрын

@@MakeSomething David just showing some class!!!

Mad respect for the black wing pencil!

Thanks man.. This is definitely good for me using modular and just a plywood.. I'll copy it..

Really excellent work, Dave! 😃 I definitely need to make something like that! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Me: you have clearance, Clarence The video half a second later: you have clearance, Clarence 😂

@corwind3888

Ай бұрын

Did exactly the same thing!

@TwoWheeledHepkat

Ай бұрын

Me too! I guess we’re showing our age.

I had TWO Phillips Head driver bits snap on me this weekend in the exact same way - and they were DeWalt brand!

This video came at a really good time for me, David. I'm in the design stage of doing something very similar for my contractor table saw. Your solution seems less convoluted and complicated than mine. So, I will definitely take inspiration from you! Thanks heaps! Also, this video's pacing was really good. The 22 min long video felt much closer to 5 min for me.

@MakeSomething

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

A video suggestion, making an affordable solid workbench with laminated 2x4s, vise, dog holes, etc

@MakeSomething

Ай бұрын

ok, here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nn-k07ZpedvXlrQ.html

@gregsmith_za

Ай бұрын

@@MakeSomething *drops mic*

@thefrankperspective4247

Ай бұрын

@@MakeSomething- damn that was quick, AND you bent time. Scary.

Thanks man. Good idea

Seeing how versatile this build is means I’m gonna have to build my own. Thank you!! Hopefully someone will drop a link to the better fence, been looking for one.

LOVE this video… and so excited for this series!!!

If you push down in the fence adjustment knob it slightly disengages the gear and allows for finer movements of the fence.

I didn't have time to finish watching everything, but I will definitely come back for the useful information. So thank you very much and I recommend a socket splitter with a gaglat, it will help you with the tools. (You are definitely welcome to overdo it and buy a portable home power bank. It is always good)

Awesome, this is exactly what I've been planning to do!

Thanks, appreciate your content.

shame that plywood will run me about as much as the saw in Czech republic :D

@nosreuter

Ай бұрын

I would say more, at least in Sweden if we're are talking Baltic birch 😢 But we don't have to use that plywood. But I do find the interior pine plywood I buy to be have a very soft surface. Not really a problem though, I guess.

@1pcfred

Ай бұрын

He must have some Russian gangster connections to get baltic birch.

@wildbill23c

27 күн бұрын

Plywood is expensive here in the US as well....and its not that great in quality either.

@1pcfred

27 күн бұрын

@@wildbill23c things were better when we were on good terms with the supplier of quality plywood. Birch grows in the Baltics though.

@nosreuter

26 күн бұрын

I've always been curious about the Baltic part of this equation. Is their birch different from other birch? In the nordic countries we have a lot of birch trees and birch is also the most popular firewood because of high energy content. But birch plywood is among the most expensive plywoods here as well. Can it be that the Baltic countries simply have specialized in making this plywood and therefore "control the market"?

Love this series.

"Take the 'Bo' right out"... haha... well played. 🤣

Great video, thanks for sharing

Bought a small container of about 10 Harbor Freight driver bits. So far half of them did the same. Snapped off inside the screw. Next time I'll spend the extra 2 dollars a get the impact rated drivers.

I believe that BORA stand is the BORA Centepide. I need to order a 4' x 8' one (CK15S), but dont have the £170+ (around $212). Great video!

I have a cabinet saw (think air craft carrier), but I do like the idea of taking less shop space up. Not to derail, but a few days ago I saw someone go one the BOW Xtender fence, and it made me think that maybe a smaller saw could be awesome by adding this. Just a thought #NotAShill. Oh, and nice video!! +1