Installing the saw in the circular table

Stage one

In accordance with the previously prepared dimensions, the working surface is cut out. By the way, you can even use an old countertop from, for example, a kitchen table. The main thing is that the material is strong and withstands all mechanical loads.

An important characteristic is the thickness of the countertop. Joiners say that it is best when the thickness is 2 cm. Such a tabletop will be strong, no matter what material it is made of, and will leave a large working surface for the saw. Simply put, the more the blade sticks out of the machine, the deeper it can cut.

If possible, the edges of the board should be milled and sanded.

This is important not only for the beautiful appearance of the structure, but also for its durability and comfort of work. And nobody wants splinters

Stage four

The system of power supply and switching on of the device is equipped. The design provides that the saw will always be on, so clamps are needed to fix the corresponding button. The start and stop of the machine will be controlled by turning the power on and off. Therefore, you will need a conventional switch, cable, and socket.

An outlet is installed inside, from which the power cord for the switch is taken out. It is the switch that will start or stop the machine, so it must be at hand so that in the event of an emergency, the master can quickly turn off the saw with one press. Connect it all to the nearest outlet in the workroom.

Stage two

A hole is made in the tabletop for a circular saw. Remember that it must match the size of the disk. Also, on the surface of the tabletop, you need to draw the installation and attachment site of the saw.

Necessary materials

Homemade table can be made of wood

For such a table, wood, plywood or chipboard can be used. MDF and chipboard are also suitable. Some people prefer to choose steel or aluminum.

Steel plate circular machine table

It is not recommended to use plastic, it is completely unsuitable for a table of this purpose. If wood is chosen, then after the assembly is completed, the product should be treated with a special antiseptic composition. This will provide reliable protection from moisture and help prevent rotting.

To make a saw table yourself, you need to prepare materials.

• Selected raw materials for the base. The thickness should be 21 mm.
• The beam required for the frame. An edged board with a length of 3 meters with dimensions of 50 to 150 mm is suitable. You need 5 pieces in total.
• Dowels made of wood with dimensions of 10 cm.Not less than 12 pieces.
• Wood glue.
• Metal fasteners in the amount of 4 pieces.
• Metal corners. Enough 10 pieces.
• Self-tapping screws.

These elements must be prepared in advance and placed near the workplace.

Stage six

The accuracy of the work is important, therefore, the mill must be equipped with a marking ruler. With the help of a router, a small groove is made for installing a ruler. If there is no such tool, then the groove can be prepared with a chisel. The surface of the tabletop is carefully processed with a grinder and sandpaper. It is most convenient to fix the ruler with self-tapping bolts. This modification will allow you to cut the material with millimeter precision.

Construction requirements

Experienced craftsmen are ready to create a table for a circular with their own hands without any techniques or drawings. However, certain conditions still need to be considered.

The essential requirements include:

• rigidity (stability) of the system;
• flat, smooth plane of the table;
• secure fastening of the saw;
• the presence of a fence from the cutting disc;
• free access to start and pause buttons.

The availability of different functions depends on the working conditions and the wishes of the specialist. These include the ability to carry out high-quality rip and cross cuts.

The standard products, of which there are hundreds in shopping malls, are made of stainless steel. This is an excellent material, but the production of a saw table from wood is considered further.

Pressure plates

A metal profile is chosen as the pressure plates on the table and equipped with a device for rigid fixation with the surface. Plates are installed as follows: one element is placed under the working surface, and the second is above it. Next, the bolted connection is tightened, tightly squeezing the materials together.

Additional design improvements

For convenient use of the machine, improvements are made to the design. Often they install a container for collecting chips, a rack with a dust extraction for cleaner work. The work surface can be made folding, which saves space, and even lifting, which provides quick access to the saw.

Some craftsmen remove the cover from the tool, which makes available a large working surface of the saw blade. A special block for pushing the boards is also being prepared. This is important for safety. In order not to lose this block, a special stand or drawer is made under it.

Required tools and materials

First, the material for the working surface of the table is selected. Most often these are plywood or chipboard boards, or other types of wood material. After installation, they require additional processing to protect against moisture and subsequent destruction. Some craftsmen also use metal, such a table will be stronger and more reliable. But it is not worth using plastics in this matter, they are not suitable for such purposes.

So, in order to build a homemade circular saw table, you will need:

• Work surface material. If wood is used, then carpenters recommend taking an option with a thickness of 20 mm.
• Beam for frame construction. In most cases, wood is used. You need to prepare 5 bars.
• Wooden dowels for fastening. Better to take with a margin, they are inexpensive.
• Metal mounts. Minimum. 4 pieces.
• Metal corners. 10 pieces.
• Self-tapping bolts.

Of course, you can’t make a table with your bare hands. Ideally, you should have the following set of tools:

• For measurements and drawings (tape measure, ruler, pencil, marker).
• For cutting (electric jigsaw).
• For wood processing (router, planer, sander, fine sandpaper).
• For fastening (drill, screwdriver).

Manufacturing process

After all the tools and materials have been purchased, you can proceed to the next steps. It will be possible to make a high-quality circular table with your own hands if you correctly perform the work on the drawings, and, in fact, the construction of the structure.

To save time, money, effort, and most importantly, nerves, you can use the old structure as a foundation. A computer or office desk that is no longer in use is perfect for the machine, all that remains is to prepare the work surface.

The made table will be smooth and comfortable to work only if there are correct calculations. If you are not confident in your abilities when preparing drawings, you should seek help from a specialist.

Stage six

The accuracy of the work is important, therefore, the mill must be equipped with a marking ruler. With the help of a router, a small groove is made for installing a ruler. If there is no such tool, then the groove can be prepared with a chisel. The surface of the tabletop is carefully processed with a grinder and sandpaper. It is most convenient to fix the ruler with self-tapping bolts. This modification will allow you to cut the material with millimeter precision.

Stage three

Holes are made in the working surface to secure it to the base. The table top turns over. To firmly connect these two parts of the machine, self-tapping screws and steel corners are used. By the way, to make the process of installing the saw more convenient later, the tabletop can not be fixed immediately.

Stage one

In accordance with the previously prepared dimensions, the working surface is cut out. By the way, you can even use an old countertop from, for example, a kitchen table. The main thing is that the material is strong and withstands all mechanical loads.

An important characteristic is the thickness of the countertop. Carpenters say that it is best when the thickness is 2 cm. This tabletop will be strong, no matter what material it is made of, and will leave a large working surface for the saw. Simply put, the more the blade sticks out of the machine, the deeper it will be able to cut.

If possible, the edges of the board should be milled and sanded. This is important not only for the beautiful appearance of the structure, but also for its durability and comfort of work. And nobody wants splinters.

Drawing creation

This is the first and very important stage of work, which is also called preparatory. Correct drawings for circular installation will avoid many problems in the subsequent stages. It is necessary to decide what the exact dimensions of the table will be, and draw them on paper or on a computer.

• The dimensions of the hole in the working surface must be matched to the specific saw model. It is impossible to make a structure that fits all saws at once. The bed must be able to withstand all loads without any problems, therefore only accurate sizing.
• The table should be centered. Overweighing one part will lead to difficulties in the work. But already the dimensions of the table should be selected based on the dimensions of the room in which it will be installed and the personal wishes of the master.
• Multifunctionality of the table. If the table is planned to be made not only as a work surface, but also as a place for storing tools and materials, then the dimensions of the table top are made with a margin. Experts recommend, even at the stage of drawings, to draw a tabletop larger than one square meter.

Desktop device

The table for a hand-held circular saw should be a comfortable, reliable and safe workplace. To do this, he must meet the following requirements:

• Stable and rigid construction;
• flat and smooth surface;
• fixing the legs in the ground;
• have a place for wood waste;
• be equipped with protective shields.

If a circular sawing table meets these simple five requirements, then the structure will really fulfill all its functions.

Also, the machine must meet certain requirements (after installing the saw on the table):

• High-quality fixing of the saw blade;
• the presence of protective walls that cover the cutting part;
• convenient location of the on-off button.

The more experience in joinery, the better the structure can be built. By choosing the right size of the table, in the future it will be possible to better perform tasks on it. Whether it will be possible to cut long boards and process workpieces depends only on the drawings and work performance.

for popular models of welding machines

The structure must be painted in order to give it an aesthetic appearance and protect it from corrosion processes. It will remain in the frame to make holes for mounting the tabletop.

Also, the table can be made of timber or boards with a section of 10 x 5 cm.To assemble the frame, you will need metal corners, dowels and self-tapping screws.

Important! When using wood blanks, one should not forget about the obligatory processing of them from the effects of moisture and temperatures. For this, special formulations are produced.

Old furniture such as an office table can also be used as a base for a circular saw. It is only necessary that its base be solid. In most cases, the standard dimensions of such structures are quite suitable for wood sawing work. But it is recommended to install a new tabletop itself. Alternatively, glue two sheets of plywood with a thickness of 1.2 cm.This thickness will be quite enough to install a saw weighing about 5 kg.

Can glue 2 sheets of plywood

After making the base, you can proceed to the most important stage. surface preparation and saw installation.

Table. What you may need to carry out the work.

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What should be a saw table

When arranging a stationary site for processing materials, several nuances are required.

• The structure must be stable and rigid.
• The material from which the table is made must be durable and durable.
• It is important that the table surface is perfectly flat.
• Provide grounding.

Circular saw table design

Considering the above, you can be sure of the reliability of the installed structure and the good quality of the workpieces being processed, regardless of the amount of work.

Circular saw table. photo

The main components of the table: a frame and a smooth surface for placing workpieces.

The material from which the structures are made differs depending on the purpose, place of installation and frequency of use. For domestic needs, you can make a structure from boards and plywood and install it, for example, in a garage. Working with large volumes of materials implies increased requirements for the strength and reliability of the structure. The best solution in this case would be a frame made of a metal profile. To reduce vibrations and increase stability, many even concreted the legs in the floor.

Some tips for setting up your desk:

• the saw blade should be located strictly perpendicular to the table surface;

The saw blade must be strictly perpendicular

• the standard and optimal size of the table top is 1.2 x 1.2 m, but it can vary depending on individual requirements (if the table top is long, additional support legs may be needed);
• the height of the table depends on the height of the master, usually it varies between 0.8. 1.2 m;
• it is more convenient for the operator if the table is installed on legs, and not on solid sheets, for example, plywood;
• the width of the slot into which the disc fixed from below is removed should not exceed the thickness of the disc by more than 2 mm, otherwise the tool may quickly fail due to clogging with chips;

Circular table from a hand-held circular saw with your own hands

• the circular saw should be located in the center of the table so that there is no strong shift in the center of gravity;
• it is recommended to bring the saw operation control buttons to the tabletop or the top of the table leg.

Important! In many saw models, the holes for fixing the sole on the table are already provided by the manufacturers.

An example of a reinforced workbench for a circular saw

DIY construction

After preparing the sketch of the structure (with the dimensions affixed) and purchasing the required materials, you can start working. You should start by making a frame under the countertop. It can be made from a shaped tube. Having a welding machine and an angle grinder on the farm, it is not at all difficult to do this.

• The necessary pipe sections are cut.
• Sidewalls are welded.
• Four pieces connecting the sidewalls are welded.
• All welding and sawing points are processed with a grinding wheel.
• Adjusting screws are attached to the ends of the legs, allowing you to set the table on a not very flat surface.

Metal frame under the table top

DIY circular saw table. drawings

When processing wood, one of the most popular tools is the circular saw. This device, distinguished by productivity and convenience, allows you to significantly speed up the process of sawing molded timber or sheet materials. When carrying out work in significant volumes, it makes sense to think about the manufacture of a special stationary structure with a saw, which makes it possible to increase the safety, speed and quality of work.

RYOBI Circular Saw How to install the blade

DIY circular saw table. drawings

for the popular range of circular saws

Important! For home workshops, devices with a power of about 1 kW are usually sufficient. Before purchasing a model, this point is important to consider, since the overpayment for the saw itself and for the electricity it consumes, as a rule, is not justified by the need.

The choice of modification, taking into account the purpose

When choosing discs for a tool, you need to pay attention to their technical parameters.

• Sharpening angle of teeth. Soft materials are sawn with discs that have teeth inclined in the direction of rotation of the disc. Negative angle models are required for metal cutting.
• Number of teeth. For cutting various materials, you should select blades with a different number of teeth: for soft. models with a large number of teeth, for hard. with a small number. For example, for wood, the minimum number of teeth is 24.

The marking of the discs includes data on its diameter and the size of the seat

To use the circular saw for a long period of time, it is important that it is not too heavy, is ergonomic, and that the blades are well sharpened. Holding the unit in your hand for a long time is not at all easy. Operator fatigue can result in poor sawing performance. Therefore, many craftsmen working with saws practice installing them on a table.

Circular saws are often placed on a table

The idea of ​​such a device is to fix the saw body under the table top so that only one saw blade is above the table. The workpiece moves along the table top and is sawn with a rotating disc. Such a stationary device greatly facilitates work and allows continuous work without loss of quality and quickly. Manufacturers offer a large number of saw models placed on tables. Self-fabrication of the structure allows you not only to save money, but also to get the unit at your disposal in accordance with your own requirements.

Making a circular saw table is easy

for popular models of jigsaws

In the platform of the purchased unit, it is required to drill mounting holes (if the holes were not provided for by the design). It should be remembered that after such revision, the official manufacturer’s warranty for the purchased instrument will be lost.

MDF (board made from the finest wood shavings)

The table top is cut in accordance with the required dimensions. It can be made of plywood 1.8. 2 cm thick, MDF, old furniture or sheet metal, but this option is rarely used. Particleboard is not recommended in this case, since these boards are not highly durable. Plastic should also not be used as a countertop.

Important! The thickness of the cut directly depends on the thickness of the table. The larger this size, the shallower the depth the workpiece will be able to cut through the disc, since the working surface of the disc decreases.

It is advisable to mill the edges of the tabletop (no one canceled the aesthetics of the appearance even for working devices), after which one should go over the workpiece with a grinder.

A slot for a saw blade is arranged in the tabletop.

Marking is applied for hardware. The saw is attached to the bottom of the tabletop. Fastener caps should not protrude beyond its plane.

The saw is fixed to the bottom of the tabletop

Many do not use the platform drilling when installing the saw on the tabletop, but fix it with pressure blocks and self-tapping screws.

The table top is turned over to the working position and fixed to the bed. For fixing, it is recommended to use not only self-tapping screws, but also metal corners, which provide the required structural strength.

Many craftsmen are not limited to simply assembling a factory tool under the table. To gain a few millimeters in kerf, they completely remove the saw cover, sole, and saw blade tilt adjustment (if not useful in the future). After that, a homemade platform is made, on which the saw is attached.

The power control of the instrument is displayed. To do this, you will need: a plug for an outlet, a plug for turning on the saw, a standard light switch, a piece of cable, clamps for clamping the power button on the saw, self-tapping screws and minimal wiring skills.

Power management removed

A socket is attached to the inside of the table, from which a cable for the switch is taken out, which is installed where it is convenient. The device is powered from the nearest power source in the room. The saw power button is fixed with clamps in the recessed position. Released saw start control allows quick and easy tool control.

How To Make A Homemade Table Saw With Circular Saw

To work on the table, it is necessary to make stops and a carriage.

Circular table guide carriage

The carriage for sawing small pieces or cross-cutting lumber can be made from a plywood base and two wooden walls. It will move along two guides, which are made of pieces of a metal pipe with a cross section of 2 x 1 cm and installed in grooves made with a router. The parts laid inside the carriage are very convenient and safe to saw.

Slides for working with workpieces can be made of boards, plywood or metal.

They should be able to adjust the position depending on the width of the workpieces being cut. Stops can be not only longitudinal, but also transverse, as well as helping to cut at an angle.

If you do not want to make guides yourself, you can install a ready-made device.

You can put the finished device

What is a circular saw

In everyday life and in production, a circular saw is necessary for sawing various materials (wood, slate, plasterboard, soft metal, plywood, etc.). This handheld power tool (standard) is designed for straight cuts from 40 mm to 140 mm deep (most manufacturers’ models allow you to cut at right angles up to 85 mm, but for construction sites there is a range of more powerful equipment). During the operation, the operator holds the device firmly in his hands and carries out the sawing, moving along the workpiece. At the same time, there are no restrictions on the size of blanks in length and width. There is a possibility of sawing at an angle to the surface of the part.

Circular saw device

Saw models differ in power. The most budgetary devices have a power of up to 1.2 kW and are designed for sawing workpieces up to 4.5 cm thick. They are excellent for household needs, for periodic work for short periods of time and are simple and unpretentious. If you need to cut up to 6.5 cm, and you need to do this often and for a long time, you will need a semi-professional tool with a power of up to 1.8 kW. To perform production tasks, professional equipment with a capacity of up to 2.2 kW is produced, withstands long-term loads and is capable of cutting parts up to 8.5 cm thick.In addition, a tool is produced for use in woodworking enterprises, capable of sawing workpieces with a thickness of up to 14, 1 cm.Its power reaches 5.5 kW, and weight. up to 100 kg.

Circular saw guide prices

To cut the workpieces, you cannot do without a marking ruler. A shallow groove is selected for its attachment in the tabletop with a router. It can be made with a chisel and a knife, but with a milling machine it is much faster, more accurate and easier. All areas where work was carried out are carefully polished to eliminate the risk of splinters. Installation holes are drilled. The ruler is fixed with self-tapping screws.

The ruler is attached with self-tapping screws

Various devices can be provided to facilitate the operation of the tool: a bag under the table top for collecting chips, dust removal of sawdust flying over the table, a mechanism for lifting the table top for tool maintenance. A foldable table top is convenient in small spaces.

The operation of a circular saw is a traumatic operation, therefore, the workpieces should be advanced to the disc not with your hands, but with a pusher specially made from a bar. The most frequent injuries that an operator can get when working with a circular saw are finger injuries, as well as eye injuries when knots or chips bounce off. Always wear safety glasses when working.

Sawing table from hand-held circular saw

A well-made frame, a securely fixed saw and prepared accessories for work allow cutting the material quickly and safely.