Machine table by hand

[Richard Hutchings]

I recently acquired a 1940s Dewalt radial arm saw and need to make a stand for it. I want to use some old 4xs and 2x6s from an old deck and thought it might be a good hand tool project. I just need some ideas for the joints. No half laps. Possibly wedged tenons? Thoughts?

[Dave Anderson NH]

I would be against wedged tenons because of the possibility of vibration loosening them over time. How about pegged bridle joints and other timber framing joints?

[Richard Hutchings]

I have some 1 1/2" Butcher block and was thinking of attaching my 4x4 legs as seen on benches with square tenons or 1 tenon and an outer dovetail.

[James Pallas]

Bridle joints and bolts. Like trestle work or wagon or early car work where vibration can be expected. Bolts with plates can be tightened as needed.
Jim

[Jim Koepke]

How big of a stand to you want to build?

Will you have out feed tables on both sides for handling longer pieces?

Why "no half laps"?

A small bench has served me well going on 9 years for my Powered sharpening station:

Small Bench.jpg

This is made of scrap wood and some 2X4s. It uses tenons to hold the foot rail and bridal or lap joints in a few other places.

jtk

[Richard Hutchings]

The only reason I said no half laps is because want to try something different. I may rethink that.

[Richard Hutchings]

Got 2 legs cut to length and plane for wind and square 2 sides. A little hybrid work for squaring the ends.20220612_100717.jpg20220612_094259.jpg20220612_100626.jpg20220612_093255.jpg

[Richard Coers]

Depends on the quality of the old deck wood, and what kind of treating it had. A lot of that older stuff is really dangerous to humans too. Let alone the amount of twist and cupping you have to fight with. Even with safer treatment, I will not work pressure treated materials indoors in my shop. I never work it outside with gloves either.

[Richard Hutchings]

Its either use it or send it to the dump. I'd rather make use of it. I won't be dining on it.