I’ve seen a number of references to the extension tables sagging on the Sawstop, and was wondering about clever solutions. I have the 36″ extension table which, on its own, sags noticably. The table comes with a support leg that connects in the middle, that does prevent sagging. However, using the support leg ruins some otherwise usable space under the saw. In addition, I have my saw on a mobile base, and have wheels on my outfeed table. The support leg sits on a block (the mobile base raises the table so the leg is too short on its own) and doesn’t move very easily.
I’ve been trying to think of a better solution so that I can pitch the support leg. I would also love to figure out how to put in a drawer or two to store the dado brake and insert, but don’t want to block the cabinet access door.
Have other Sawstop owners encountered this issue? And what solutions have people used?
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Here is what I did. BTW, the legs at the end of the table are threaded so they are height adjustable with the supplied rubber tipped end. No sag here.
Cheers,
Peter
Better life through Zoodles and poutine...
Looking back at your post, I don't quite understand what the problem is. The sawstop table support leg is height adjustable.
Perhaps you were only referring to the out feed tables? If so, mine are made so that the end butting the saw rest on the back L rail with bolts holding them in place. To move one simply lifts the outfeed tables up and away from the saw. The legs are then folded against the underside and the saw is movable.
Cheers,
Peter
Better life through Zoodles and poutine...
The leg is adjustable. However, between a mobile base and a deceptively uneven basement floor, it's not adjustable enough, so I have it set on a small piece of scrap 2x4. I do have wheels on the legs of my outfeed table, so no issue there. When I move the saw it's an easy matter to release the brakes on the mobile base ... and then I have to climb under the extension, release tension in the support leg, pull out the 2x4, bump my head, move the saw, and then put the 2x4 back, re-adjust the support leg, and bump my head again.
In truth, I don't move the saw much, so, other than the bumps on the head, this process isn't too onerous. However, given my limited shop size I want to use the space under the extension table, perhaps with a roll out cabinet like yours. The saw is about a foot or so from the right hand wall, so the support leg does break up and reduce the useable space a bit. I would like to figure out a way to support the extension table from underneath, without compromising the rails, so that I could dispense with the support leg completely. As a measure once, cut twice kind of guy, I like to get as much advice and wisdom as I can before tackling a project so I can better appreciate and recognize my mistakes as I make them.
Simon
Look how the Powermatic's PM66 and probably others support the saw in their mobile base. Basically four wheels - one on each corner of the saw. Lots of room under the table extension but because of the rails of the base, one can't just shove things under there. There is, however plenty room for a cabinet of some kind to sit in the opening. I have thought of building a shelf or two to hold the basics like the fence and the miter gauge - maybe room for some blades. I'm not sure how it would work on very uneven floors.
Edited 11/17/2008 9:28 pm ET by Tinkerer3
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