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NOTE: MAKE SURE CASE WONT INTEF ERE WITH SAW CONTROLS

case lid should be flush with saw table

case replaces extension wing

NOTE: BOX

ATTACHES TO FENCE v. RAILS WITH . SCREWS^-

easy-to-build

Table Sa Storage

Here are a few low-cost ideas to organize your accessories.

CHAIN SUPPORTS LID WHEN OPEN

FLIP-TOP EXTENSION WING

The stamped steel extension wings that came with my table saw are barely functional. They do offer some added workpiece support — but that's about it.

I wanted to replace them with a smooth, flat surface. At the same time, it could be a great way to add some storage. In the drawing at right, you can see how it works. Instead of a simple wing, there's a wide shallow box that holds spare blades, wrenches, throat plates — whatever else you might need.

The box is built from plywood and is sized to fit between the fence rails. The top of the box is attached with an ordinary piano hinge. I added a divider to keep smaller tools separate from the main compartment.

Although the construction is pretty basic, there are a couple of things to note before you get started. First, it's a good idea to

DIVIDER HELPS KEEP TOOLS ORGANIZED

keep the box fairly shallow. That not only keeps the weight down, but also makes it easier to find your accessories. Second, you'll want to design the box so that it won't interfere with any saw controls located on the side of the saw cabinet.

NOTE: SANDWICH RACK BETWEEN SAW TABLE AND EXTENSION

SIMPLE

HOLDERS KEEP OFTEN-USED TOOLS

WITHIN EASY REACH

PEGBOARD RACK

After seeing just how handy a peg-board rack near my workbench can be, it got me thinking about putting up racks in other parts of the shop. And it was only natural to think about using pegboard to tame the clutter around my saw.

But if your table saw is located in the center of the workshop like mine, walking back and forth to a wall rack can get old in a hurry. However, that doesn't mean you need to give up on the idea.

If you take a look at the drawing, you can see a simple solution.

Here, a small section of pegboard is sandwiched between the saw table and an extension wing. The idea behind this rack is to provide a place for only the things you reach for most often.

A combination of customized, shop-built holders along with some standard metal hooks allows you to customize the rack to suit your work habits and keep some frequently used items within arm's reach. Best of all, you can probably add this handy rack to your saw in about an hour.

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