Table Saw Roller Stand ?????

[Steve Goetz]

Hello All,
Does anyone have a roller stand for there table saw, and if so, what do they think of it compared to a standard, fixed extension table?

Any pro or cons would be greatly appreciated.

I noticed Grizzly has one on sale right now and was looking for others opinions. Here's a link to the one in question.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.aspx?itemnumber=H8875&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=H8875



Thanks,
Steve Goetz

[Richard McComas]

I've been thinking about one of these also, so I be interested in the thread. My question is how long are they. The ad gives the width 26 or 37 inch wide model but nothing on the length.

[Van Huskey]

I've been thinking about one of these also, so I be interested in the thread. My question is how long are they. The ad gives the width 26 or 37 inch wide model but nothing on the length.


I would say they are in the 32" range, give or take and inch. First they are designed to fold down and cabinet saws are in the 34-35" table height, second if you look in the catalog and see it folded down it is clear that it is a couple of inches shorter than the height of the table above the floor of what looks like a 1023.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I have a contractor table saw and as yet haven't come up with a satisfactory table extension for it yet. Thus I bought an adjustable height single roller stand from Sears IIRC a few years ago. It works. I'm not crazy about it but it works.

[James Baker SD]

I have a similar HTC roller extension on my PM-66. It has 3 rollers side to side and is about 35" wide by 30" long. It serves well except for really big items (like ripping an 8' sheet of ply) in which case I add another roller stand or two behind it.

James

[James Baker SD]

forgot the cons:
1. it interferes a bit with the original 4" dust port (have to remove the flex hose to fold it down.
2. I manage to bang my head on it almost every time I connect or remove the flex hose.

James

[Will Overton]

My zipcode saw came with a fold down extension table. It wasn't the sturdiest looking thing, but never gave me a bit of trouble for five years.

The SawStop I just got had an option for an extension table, but it doesn't fold. Since my outfeed area is where I park the Jeep at night I would have to remove it and reinstall it all the time.

I bought the Delta stands a few months back when Tools-Plus had a 2 for 1 sale. I'm glad I have them, but they are not as convenient as a folding out feed.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/Bill_de/Stands.jpg

[Doug Shepard]

I've got the bigger HTC unit on my PM66. Despite a few installation hassles it's been well worth the cost. I love not having to level and align roller stands to the TS every time I roll the saw out for use. Just flip up the table and go. I'm not sure I'd like that narrower one you linked to as much though.

[Ed Hazel]

H8875 26" Outfeed Roller
I bought this unit earlier this year when I say it on sale I think it is great I have it on my 1023 left tilt. Even in the down position the first roller supports your work piece. Installation was straight forward no issues.

[Jim Heffner]

I have had one for a few years....don't use it anymore. Aggravating to set up properly,and way too easy to tip over in my opinion! I built an extension/
out feed table for the saw....works 10times easier and I like it a whole lot better!Most of the commercially available roller stands are about 15" to 18" in width,"ok" for some uses...but not what I like. I think that if most of these stands had a heavier,wider, more stable base they would be used more than they are.

[Richard McComas]

I have had one for a few years....don't use it anymore. Aggravating to set up properly,and way too easy to tip over in my opinion! I built an extension/
out feed table for the saw....works 10times easier and I like it a whole lot better!Most of the commercially available roller stands are about 15" to 18" in width,"ok" for some uses...but not what I like. I think that if most of these stands had a heavier,wider, more stable base they would be used more than they are.Maybe I'm missing something. How do you tip it over if it's bolted to the saw? It does bolt to the saw doesn't' it? The ad says 26'' or 37'' wide. Are we talking about the same type or roller setup?

[Gordon Eyre]

My cabinet saw is in a fixed location and I had room for an extension table so I built one. I love it and it makes handling large pieces of wood so much easier. I am glad that I do not have to adjust roller stands.

[Richard McComas]

I have a similar HTC roller extension on my PM-66. It has 3 rollers side to side and is about 35" wide by 30" long. It serves well except for really big items (like ripping an 8' sheet of ply) in which case I add another roller stand or two behind it.

James
I talked to HTC a couple month ago. I was told they no longer offer the wider model.

[Doug Shepard]

I talked to HTC a couple month ago. I was told they no longer offer the wider model.

Appears to be 1 left in stock on Amazon if you're still interested
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-HOR-1038U-37-Inch-31-Inch-Outfeed/dp/B00002263L

[Van Huskey]

If you aren't going to build an outfeed table and need something that is compact when stored I like roller stands like these:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Catalog/ProductPage.aspx?prodid=7664&ss=42dba8e1-931d-4973-8e7d-f7154a1b0e66


You can move them around and use them for infeed and/or outfeed tables on any machine.

[Bill White]

I have an outfeed table and use a Record brand folding roller stand too. Works fine for the small, long stuff.
Bill

[Richard McComas]

If you aren't going to build an outfeed table and need something that is compact when stored I like roller stands like these:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Catalog/ProductPage.aspx?prodid=7664&ss=42dba8e1-931d-4973-8e7d-f7154a1b0e66


You can move them around and use them for infeed and/or outfeed tables on any machine.Thanks for that link. That may be a better option for me. I only really need support when I ripping plywood in the 8 foot direction.

[Steve Goetz]

Thanks everyone for the ideas and thoughts. I'm still in the planing stages and it looks like a built, fixed extension table is better if room allows. I have a 24x32 pole barn that will soon be dedicated (hopefully) to woodworking.

If one was to build a extension table, how big should it be?? I would be attaching it to a delta 10" cabinet saw with 52" unifence.

Thanks again for the suggestions,

Steve

[Van Huskey]

Thanks for that link. That may be a better option for me. I only really need support when I ripping plywood in the 8 foot direction.


You are welcome. Be aware that Grizzly and a lot of other places sell similar ones and WC may not be the best price, it was just the quickest link for me to post.

[Kent A Bathurst]

......If one was to build a extension table, how big should it be?? I would be attaching it to a delta 10" cabinet saw with 52" unifence....

Assuming you have the room - and it certainly sounds like you will - I think something on the order of 56"+ past the end of the saw blade. This will let you rip 8' material, and not reach the "tipping point" when the work exits the blade-you can rip it, and let it sit there as the saw spins down, without worrying about gravity. Then, on the occasions when you are running longer stock, a couple of those portable roller assemblies can be placed to carry the leading end of the stock.

And, if I had the room [I don't] I would make it so there was a large rectangle formed by the saw, the 52" biese extension, and the outfeed. Place to store WIP, big surface for assembly, etc.

[Steve Goetz]

Assuming you have the room - and it certainly sounds like you will - I think something on the order of 56"+ past the end of the saw blade. This will let you rip 8' material, and not reach the "tipping point" when the work exits the blade-you can rip it, and let it sit there as the saw spins down, without worrying about gravity. Then, on the occasions when you are running longer stock, a couple of those portable roller assemblies can be placed to carry the leading end of the stock.

And, if I had the room [I don't] I would make it so there was a large rectangle formed by the saw, the 52" biese extension, and the outfeed. Place to store WIP, big surface for assembly, etc.

Thanks Kent....Sounds like what I will probably do. I should have enough room to make it that deep. Not sure until I get everything out of there that doesn't need to be there.

Steve

[Kent A Bathurst]

...... Not sure until I get everything out of there that doesn't need to be there.........

If it is not part of the process to make sawdust or shavings, it goes.

[Jason White]

In general, the free-standing type roller stands suck OUT LOUD! :eek:

Seriously though, they're tippy as Hell and a pain in the ass.

Go for a fixed or flip-down extension table of some sort. Much better way to go.

Jason



Hello All,
Does anyone have a roller stand for there table saw, and if so, what do they think of it compared to a standard, fixed extension table?

Any pro or cons would be greatly appreciated.

I noticed Grizzly has one on sale right now and was looking for others opinions. Here's a link to the one in question.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.aspx?itemnumber=H8875&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=H8875



Thanks,
Steve Goetz

[Van Huskey]

In general, the free-standing type roller stands suck OUT LOUD! :eek:

Seriously though, they're tippy as Hell and a pain in the ass.

Go for a fixed or flip-down extension table of some sort. Much better way to go.

Jason


The single or triple roller ones are down right dangerous at times, the larger fixed or extendable ones on 4 legs or rollers like I linked to are very solid.

[Roger Bell]

In general, the free-standing type roller stands suck OUT LOUD! :eek:

Seriously though, they're tippy as Hell and a pain in the ass.

Go for a fixed or flip-down extension table of some sort. Much better way to go.

Jason

Couldn't have stated that better myself.

The single roller freestandings ones can actually be hazardous when ripping very long stock by allowing the board to migrate laterally.

[Maurice Ungaro]

I made a solid fold down out feed table out of scrap, a couple of hinges and some folding legs. Also doubles as a work area.