Paul Stoops
01-01-2012, 11:17 PM
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This project involved making the following changes and modifications to my Ridgid Model R4511 Table Saw to make it better fit the constraints of my small shop and my personal preferences.
• Improved Mobile Base
• Internal Baffling
• Improved Dust Collection
• On-Board Storage
• Rear Extension Table
• Downdraft Side Extension Table
• Upgraded Rip Fence to Delta Unifence
• Relocated Front Tilt Handwheel
• Digital Tilt Angle Indicator
• Zero Clearance Inserts
• Upgraded Miter Gage
• Upgraded Power Switch
• Conversion to 240VAC Input
These improvements made a great saw even greater, and an absolute joy to use! And No, it's not for sale!
These modifications, with many photos, are described in detail here: http://lumberjocks.com/paulnwa/blog/series/4631 Please visit for more information and maybe some ideas you could use or modify to make your woodworking experience better.
Some of the ideas and materials used were based upon the great discussions and projects previously offered here on the this forum and others. Thanks to those who so freely contributed their ideas.
This project was part of a narrated slide presentation given December 8, 2011, to the Northwest Woodworkers Guild, of Seattle, WA, of which I am an active member.
Any comments and constructive criticisms are welcomed. I will answer any questions you might have.
This project involved making the following changes and modifications to my Ridgid Model R4511 Table Saw to make it better fit the constraints of my small shop and my personal preferences.
• Improved Mobile Base
• Internal Baffling
• Improved Dust Collection
• On-Board Storage
• Rear Extension Table
• Downdraft Side Extension Table
• Upgraded Rip Fence to Delta Unifence
• Relocated Front Tilt Handwheel
• Digital Tilt Angle Indicator
• Zero Clearance Inserts
• Upgraded Miter Gage
• Upgraded Power Switch
• Conversion to 240VAC Input
These improvements made a great saw even greater, and an absolute joy to use! And No, it's not for sale!
These modifications, with many photos, are described in detail here: http://lumberjocks.com/paulnwa/blog/series/4631 Please visit for more information and maybe some ideas you could use or modify to make your woodworking experience better.
Some of the ideas and materials used were based upon the great discussions and projects previously offered here on the this forum and others. Thanks to those who so freely contributed their ideas.
This project was part of a narrated slide presentation given December 8, 2011, to the Northwest Woodworkers Guild, of Seattle, WA, of which I am an active member.
Any comments and constructive criticisms are welcomed. I will answer any questions you might have.