Top 5 DIY Table Saw Upgrades on a Budget: Large Rip Capacity, Outfeed, Casters, & More Pt. 1

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RIDGID 10 Inch Cast Iron Table Saw:

Delta 10 Inch Contractor Saw:

Starrett Adhesive Tape Measure:

The Dust Deputy Anti-Static Cyclone Separator:

The Dust Deputy DIY Standalone Anti-Static Cyclone Separator:

Round Magnets:

Double Sided Removable Mounting Tape:

Freud Flush Trim Router Bit with Bearing:

Bench Dog ProTop Contractor Benchtop Router Table:

Kreg Router Table with Combo Kit:

DeWalt Variable Speed Compact Router

DeWalt Top Handle Jig Saw Kit

PowerTec 14-Inch Table Saw Dust Hood

PowerTec 4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch Cone Reducer

Big Horn Hose Clamp 5 Pack

Magnetic Sheets:

Starrett Steel White Measure Tape with Adhesive Backing:

Link to the sketchup Model

I took a little break from remodeling my kitchen, and decided to get to some upgrades I really wanted for my table saw. My wife made me realize how amazing my little old table saw is, and that I really don't need a fancy new one. So instead, I set out to teach my old saw, some new tricks.

1. New 2x4 wood platform for my table saw. This was at the heart of all my changes, and really transformed my saw. This adds so much support, rigidity and convenience to my saw, and its a highly recommended upgrade. It takes a weekend, but is quite cost effective since it only requires 2x4 lumber. Now that I have my platform, stay tuned for when I build in drawers to maximize storage on my new rig!

2. New outfeed table that retracts away when not needed. This is a great little upgrade that allows me to cut larger pieces of wood through the blade and not worry about setting up saw horses or risk pieces falling down. This is a great little project and I think you'll really enjoy it. Even very expensive saws don't have this, so this is a great one.

3. Extended 50" rip capacity. This was made possible with my new platform, that now provides support on the far side of my fence, and now that it isn't cantilevered, I could move it all the way out for 50+" of rip capacity.

4. Elongated fence. This one might not be for everyone, but since I do all my big plywood cuts right on the saw, this helps me increase my contact patch with the wood, and get better cuts on bigger pieces.

5. New wood side wing. With all this new rip capacity, I had a big gaping hole on the right side of my saw. So I decided to buy some angle brackets in aluminum and add a nice level wood wing. If it ever gets damaged, I can replace it, and with a little paste wax, it makes for a nice smooth surface to support larger plywood sheets.

6. Custom zero clearance inserts. I do a lot of straight cutting and dado cutting, and by making my own inserts, I can minimize tear out, and get better support for small pieces. I recommend making a few of these so you can swap out different inserts when doing angled cutting, and dados.

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Thank You,

Chris & Ricky

[Eddy]

*Just completed a big trim project on my house **MyBest.Tools** Performed very well. Also appreciate how easy it is to move, set up and store with the integrated stand. No more cutting wood on my knees.*

[JoeyMurder]

Dude this has to be one of the most descriptive and easy to understand videos about table saws. Thank you! Subbed!

[MnktoDave]

You should add (to the video title) that this is about the Ridgid model TS3650 (so it comes up in YouTube and Google search)...especially if this is a series about this saw. I just recently purchased an '03 model of this same saw but have found there is very little info about it anywhere on YouTube, and I am absolutely loving almost everything about this saw, ever since I found it on craigslist for dirt cheap. I had considered purchasing the newer R4512 but with all the negative info, I decided to go with this older model that almost everyone seemed to really like, and I'm so glad I did! The newer saw has really been cheapened up, in comparison. The previous owner of my TS3650 did not have 'anything' set correctly, but after resetting everything and getting the blade, fence, and my new sled squared to within .002 or less, I am very pleased with this saw, and am looking forward to a lifetime of future use! I love the fence, it glides beautifully and is dead on accurate every time, while giving me a total rip capacity of almost 37". This saw cuts so smooth, and the large 44" wide solid cast iron top is dead flat, and works great also for clamping glue ups...and that's not counting all the extra space before the blade, for cutting dados in wider panels and aligning large sheets to the fence while ripping, etc. Also, I have to move my saw quite frequently, and the castor system makes it all so easy! After moving up from my original DeWalt type 1 portable (plastic) contractor's saw (which actually was a very nice saw in it's own rite) the differences I see are totally night and day, and also huge differences from the much newer sister model R4512, without any of it's inherent problems. I'm glad I accidentally stumbled onto your channel, and I'm really looking forward to your series and ideas on upgrading this saw. It's always great to see what other people come up with!

[What_Other_Hobbies]

I highly recommend adding some keywords in your title or description. I have been searching mods for ts3650 which is what I have. Your video never showed up in search result. By google algorithms, your video showed up in my recommendation and it found someone with the same saw trying to solve the same problems.

[skipanardoross]

Very helpful video for me. I have a similar idea but wasn't sure it would work and now I see that it will. Thank you.

[ManuelPerez-gdvv]

Do you have more details about the actual build? I would love to see how and where you got the metal plates for extend the table. Thank you for the ideas though.

[normpeplow]

I liked your narative. I too am upgrading my table saw. Will be back to check progress.

[SpanishFly]

Why dont you have more subs? Very well spoken, straight to the meat and potatoes, good vid man.

[reaper]

Bro I love this build.. I' m in IRELAND and it's very hard to get my hands on a good 2ndhand saw with a Cast Iron table. I could get one from Germany but the cost is massive to get it shipped and all that. I don't drive so I'm stuck ATM. I think I need to get driving soon and get my own Van so I can travel to the UK and Europe to collect one myself.. Love this video bro.. I'm relatively new to woodworking and I really need to do some classes on the real basics of this field to have a better grounding bcos I love doing it..
I am just sub'd to the channel now and will be looking out for more great videos like this.. Take it easy man and HAPPY NEW YEAR to u and family..

[mrprecious]

Wow, just found your Video! This is AMAZING! Thx.

[ThePapabear]

Been thinking about doing something like this with my rigid contractors saw. I find I don't really fold it up anymore to store it so something like this to house it would be perfect. I like your ideas. Nice vid.

[spartagirlful]

I have several shop made throat plates to cover dados, zero clearance etc. I make them prom dense plastic cutting boards. They’re stable, cheap and easy to cut on the band saw.

[briantopping]

I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Where can I get cast iron wings for my Ridgid R4512?

[superchile]

I like how you moved the fence to one side

[twalsh]

Smart wheels!
Norm Abram showed a different solution in New Yankee Workshop S14 E07, but I like your solution just as much. Well done.

[dchessplayer]

Your wife was wrong, it's called tool graduation. You outgrow them when you move forward with your work. The most important thing about a new saw is the power. And going from 110 to 220.

[boltup]

I had to skip through. Did you explain where you got the extended horizontal rails for the fence?

[TheDrmastermind]

great design. I've been thinking about something like this for years (since I saw an old similar article in some magazine). I think you may have finally giving me the push to actually do it finally..

[adrianabshire]

I want a table saw like you built but so that the extension part folds down for storage. It’s such a waste of space in a tiny garage to have that table hanging out. I’m going to probably compromise and build a cabinet for storage that will fit under it.

[johnshit]

Have you ever thought of having a panel saw, they are great as far as saving space and not having to hold a 4 by 8 sheet of plywood, don't get me wrong the table saw needs a bigger table to hold some of the large pieces that you cut down. Also you can use that big table for assembling but your losing shop space for other power tools that are need in woodworking