out feed height compared to table saw surface height

[Bob Riefer]

When I originally built my out feed table behind my table saw, I (somewhat arbitrarily) set it a 1/4" lower than the table saw surface. I think I was probably concerned with catching the front edge of a board on the table if it was any taller.

Flash forward many months, and that 1/4" drop was annoying as can be.... Once my projects progress past needing the table saw for any additional cuts, I often use the table saw and out feed as an extra work surface, so it was frustrating to have two different heights.

So, yesterday, I took a roundover bit and eased the edge of the out feed table that is affixed to the table saw back rail, and re-set the height to within 1/64" lower than the table saw surface. Test cuts found no "board catching".

I think I'll like this a lot better, and was curious to know others' opinions

[Tom M King]

Flush.....

[Jim Becker]

Flush or at worse, just a "proverbial hair" below is about right. Flush means the saw itself can support something big during assembly if need be without affecting alignment.

[Bob Riefer]

Excellent. That’s about where I’m at now. A single layer of painters tape lower than table saw surface

[Bruce Page]

I think I set mine at 1/32 lower. Never had any snagging or tipping problems.

[Jerome Stanek]

We built ours with screw feet to adjust to the table saw and level

[Robert L Stewart]

As close to flush as possible, Built the table with adjustable levelors

[glenn bradley]

Mine is also an assembly table so it gets wheeled around. The height is adjustable but, I wasn't sure it would stay an outfeed so I just set the whole top about 3/8" below the saw top to allow miter bars to pass. I am doing a shop refresh and this thing will probably end up dedicated. If so I will bring it level and route miter bar clearance slots.

[Bill Dufour]

Mine is also an assembly table so it gets wheeled around. The height is adjustable but, I wasn't sure it would stay an outfeed so I just set the whole top about 3/8" below the saw top to allow miter bars to pass. I am doing a shop refresh and this thing will probably end up dedicated. If so I will bring it level and route miter bar clearance slots.

Or glue on some 3/8 plywood.
Bil lD