135 Gallon Build...

[spunjin]

Pictures of the old and new table saw. The PC table saw has been tuned and is ready for a test run.





As for the stand build, I finished the flush trimming on the top frame and need to finish the trimming on the front and back frames. Next step is to screw the frames together and figure out how to break down a 4'x8' sheet of 3/4" ply into manageable pieces without a circular saw. Jigsaw with fence perhaps?

 

[bulldogsnbettas]

Husband, Peter, says: Without a circular saw, my suggestion would be to find a friend to hold the plywood and use the table saw (providing you have room). The jigsaw will work but it will take longer and you will probably go through a couple of blades. If it is finished plywood and you use the jigsaw, you might want to cover the bottom of the jigsaw with painters' tape to prevent scratches.

 

[Slappy*McFish]

In my wood shop, we've built a table 'extension' around the table saw to accommodate a 4x8 sheet of stock. Makes ripping/cutting large sheets easy and safe.

 

[spunjin]

Most likely I will wait for my father-in-law to help with the cutting. But knowing how impatient I am and how much I like power tools I will probably buy a 2 piece Porter Cable drill/circular saw combo kit and do it myself.
I just might build an outfeed table for the table saw as well. These projects would go so much faster I there were a woodworking hobby shop in town. So much different stuff detracts time when building projects. Whats worse is that it all has a price tag.

 

[bulldogsnbettas]

I don't think you will regret that purchase. As I recall, you have a list of projects even after the stand for your smaller tank. Just remember that the cost per use is reduced every time you make something new. I don't know if this would work for you, but Peter has gotten many tools at local auctions that tided him over until they wore out and we could afford new things. We wonder how long it will be before you are learning to fix the cord after sawing it apart.

 

[spunjin]

You know, I never really looked at tool purchases that way before. That makes complete sense.
My Father-in-law has a corded circular saw and he cut the cord a time or two. I think if I were to do it I would feel like an idiot then laugh about it. When I made my router table I wired in an extension cord to a 3 receptical one switch box. The first time I turned it on to test the power I tripped the breaker for the whole house. Then the Father-in-law showed me how it was done in about 30 seconds. Now wiring isnt that hard at all. But to prevent that I am looking into cordless power tools.
Until then I may have to borrow my father-in-law's saw for the job.

 

[spunjin]

The top is on and the frame is nearly complete. I will be flushing te front in the next few weeks. I will be gone mid week coming for 2 weeks so work will be slow...still. Sorry for the waiting.
Dust collection is finished and some jigs for the new table saw have been made. I got some practice with my shop made router table over the last few weeks and aquired a few essential bits (stacked rail & stile, straight plywood bits, spital upcut bits). Next is the aquisition of the ply veneer and the trim.