New Toys (Table Saw and Router)

[Doug Renken]

I just wanted to show off my latest craigslist finds and project.
Got the 3650 from a guy that bought it new about 6 years ago and used it once for a small cabinet project. I think I got a decent deal at $180.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130822_202652.jpg
I found the 893 for $100 and it doesn't look like it has been used much.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130822_202703.jpg
First project was to make a router extension for the table saw...
A nice beefy aluminum Woodpecker router plate.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130830_162939.jpg
Gluing up the 3/4" and 1/2" mdf... I need to get some more clamps!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130830_162956.jpg
Laminate on and trimmed up.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130831_114051.jpg
Hole for the plate done. It isn't perfect, but it was my first day using a router.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130831_153151.jpg
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I wanted to make sure the wood frame didn't go anywhere since that is what attaches to the table saw, so I added some bracing.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130901_151517.jpg
I drilled three holes into the cast iron wing of the table saw. And then two bolts slip into the tracks of the fence track.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130901_151318.jpg
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All finished!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130901_170351.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130901_170415.jpg
Now I just need to make some sort of add on to the stock fence so I can use it for the router.
I just ordered some Sommerfeld router bits and the plan is to remodel the kitchen... can't wait to get started!

[Bruce Page]

Welcome to the Creek!
Nice first post, congrats on the CL scores!

[Gus Dundon]

Sweet. Nice set up.Welcome to the creek.

[Bill Geibe]

$180 for a 3650 in nice shape? You stole it! I had a nearly identical 3660 and it was a great contractor's saw. Good luck with it!

Bill

[Will Boulware]

Well done! I like it!

[Doug Renken]

I was able to finish the fence and while I was at it I decided to make a thien separator because the sawdust was getting ridiculous!


It seems to work really well... only the finest mdf dust gets into the vacuum.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130906_225345.jpg


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http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/atv_freak/IMG_20130907_160553.jpg

[Bill White]

Looks to me like ya really made out, and the router build is well done.
Have you thought about some outboard support for the router area? Wouldn't want it to get "tippy" on ya.
Bill