re: Finally a new fence

One thing I did with my saw table was add outlets to it. I bought a 12 awg extension cord from harbour freight and rewired my saw with it. I have 2 duplex outlets in one box screwed to the side of the base. One of the outlets is wired direct (always on) and the other is wired to the saw switch. I have my shop vac connected to the switched one so it comes on when I start the saw. It’s a big load when both start together but I haven’t had too many issues with it. It never trips the breaker but it does wreck the switch over time. I just replaced it last week. Contacts were burned out. Amway, I also use it for other tools, like planer or band saw. I just unplug the table saw motor before using those, or when using the vac by itself.

Another thing I want to do is change or modify the left side (small) extension wing so chips and dust can pass through it. I recently bought a lathe and that’s where it has settled in my shop. If I cut big holes in the extension or maybe find one of those open craftsman style cast iron ones, I would make a small catch basin underneath that the vacuum could attach to. Would also serve double duty as a sanding table.

Anyway, a couple of things to mull over. ;-)