The extension wing itself continues the theme of the router lift in that the goal was to be super simple.
Diy table saw router extension.
This diy table saw stand is more than just a stand it is a full blown workstation.
The long range plan is to either expand the current shop or build a new one.
Adding a router extention to your tablesaw step 1 mark and transfer the centerlines from the saw table holes to masking tape.
The rules are calibrated so the fence is parallel to the blade when both measurements match.
But like most of us i m a bit short on shop space so i made a router table.
The extension table stores on the wall.
I d consider that budget friendly.
There s enough space for a table saw as well as an outfeed station that can also be used as a router.
There s no need to complicate it so it s just a shallow box.
You will also need a mini router table of the type intended to be mounted on a workbench.
Adding the insert plate blue is the router plate you can just drill holes in the table for the router but an actual insert plate came recommended.
Bolting your completed extension to the saw can be the trickiest part of the proj ect.
Remove the extension wing of your saw and determine the size of your new router table.
Detailed plans are available at the bottom of this article.
The extension installs easily.
I have a few projects coming up that would benefit from having a router table.
A router table with a router lift and a router for about 100 110.
Use both rules to set the fence.
This flexibility frees shop space that would have been occupied by my saw if it had a super wide capacity rip fence.
Step 3 with a square extend the lines down the edge of the table extension banding b.
Step 2 position the extension table against the saw table and transfer the marks.
If you got this far doubtless you already own a table saw.
Its front and back rails capture the saw bracket to minimize movement.
Make a router table extension wing for your table saw careful measurements come first.
Also the builder includes drawers in his plan where you can keep your materials and tools.
So if the router table goes i need a replacement and after giving it a lot of thought i decided the best solution was to install a router and lift in the extension wing of my table saw.