lehmann Posted September 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2015 I recently got a small (Taig) lathe, so I built a base for it and the motor, along with some drawers for keeping the accessories out of the dust. I also wanted a small table saw, but with the lathe I already had a powered shaft, so why not mount a circular saw on it and then a table. For simplicity, the table height adjustment uses the same tilting concept as used for thickness sanders. This is where I started and the attached pdf describes the design and how I turned a lathe into a table saw (pun intended). When time permits, I intend to also build a thickness sander based on the same concept. Bruce TableSaw.pdf mtaylor, Geoff Matson, hornet and 3 others 6 Quote Bruce Stay Sharp - Stay Safe Judgement comes from experience: experience comes from poor judgement. USS Constitution: Scratch build solid hull 1:96 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted September 22, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Great job, Bruce. I have an old Shopsmith that I used as a table saw for many years. Then I added a table on top of the 'table' (pun intended), and mounted a four inch blade, etc, etc. It works for me. I also like your usage of the malimine (sp?) board. I have it on my workbench and several other places where I need a smooth, flat surface. What is involved in changing from the lathe back to the saw and visa versa? Edited September 22, 2015 by Modeler12 mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lehmann Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 23, 2015 Jay To remove the table, loosen the two knobs that lock the module to the rear T- track; pivot the table up so it clears the saw, the slide the module to the right. Then, remove the arbour. Everything off in less than a minute. Putting back on is just the reverse. No adjustments needed. Bruce mtaylor, Modeler12 and Canute 3 Quote Bruce Stay Sharp - Stay Safe Judgement comes from experience: experience comes from poor judgement. USS Constitution: Scratch build solid hull 1:96 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted September 23, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 23, 2015 Indeed many bench lathes, including those for modellers, such as the Unimat, had saw-tables as an option. For added precision the saw-arbors we countersunk at the end, so that they could be supported by the tailstock. However, when sawing a lot of wood, I would be cautious with all the sawdust around that it doesn't get into the spindle bearings. Also sawdust and oil makes mixtures that stick to leadscrews and can lead to excessive wear, particular when metal chips are mixed in as well. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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