Sturdee's TS sliding extension table.

**Sturdee** · 27th May 2005, 08:24 PM

When I bought the TSC-10HB some of you wondered what jigs I might build for it. This is the first one.

The Triton sliding extension table for the workcentre is the best accessory they made, and in fact was the main reason why I continued with the MK3 workcentre for so long.

The ability to handle large sheet goods without roller stands is what I missed on my new TS. Although I am investigating on how to build a vertical panel saw for convenience I still would like to have a sliding table attached to the TS.

So I’ve built a jig to bolt onto the TS, which allows me to connect the Triton sliding extension table to the TSC-10HB.

The jig is made by gluing together two sheets of 16mm chipboard with a cutout to allow normal access to the blade bevel handle as well as a rear support cross piece. This is then bolted through the 3 main predrilled holes along the side of the saw and by replacing the rear bolt with a longer one and with a small bolt drilled through the steel plate that secures the on/of switch.

To this jig I screwed the normal extension table securing brackets. Now I can add and remove the extension table easily.

Photo 1 is the front view of the jig.

Photo 2 is the back view.

Photo 3 is a close up of the cross piece.

Photo 4 shows the jig bolted onto the TS.

Peter.

**Sturdee** · 27th May 2005, 08:27 PM

These photos show various views of the extension table in place with the final photo shows the table hanging against the wall out of the way.

Peter.

**Sturdee** · 27th May 2005, 08:29 PM

Of course the measuring scales on the extension table do not work out as with the workcentre. There is a 228mm difference. So I altered one of my previous spacer jigs to exactly 228mm. (Note it changed colour from orange to white

It took only 4 passes in the drum sander to remove the paint). Now I can set the fence of the extension table at the right measurement, put in the spacer block and cut long pieces accurately.

Photo 1 shows the fence set at 800mm.

Photo 2 shows the spacer block in place. Note the actual measurement on the scale.

Photo 3 shows it ready to cut a piece at 800mm.

Peter.

**knucklehead** · 27th May 2005, 08:53 PM

Well Sturdee your timming in perfect. Just returned from a wrestling match with a sheet of 19mm ply and a TSC 10-HB. Decided that a sliding table would be a great improvment. So I am very interested in the progression of your project.
This is probably the first of many questions...
What is the capactity of the sliding table? The Triton table original could take 1200mm sheet and cross cut to 1200mm. Looks like the cross cut will be more like 1800mm on yours.

**Harry72** · 27th May 2005, 09:49 PM

Hey Sturdee, whats one of those Triton Maxi(ETA300)sliders cost?

**Sturdee** · 27th May 2005, 10:27 PM

Mine is one of the original Maxi table which allowed a full 2400mm * 1200mm sheet to be cut into two of 1200mm *1200mm.

Without using the spacer block and the fence on the leading long side, with the clamps holding the sheet down securely, you could now cut them into any size once you allow for the left hand side to overhang the sliding table. With the fence as in the photo and without the spacer block the width to cut is approx 1400mm.

As the next project will be to build a router table onto the right hand side between the fence bars, that will provide support for the overhang of large sheets.

Harry, I'll have a look at Bunnings to see how much they are but from memory about $ 300 which is cheaper than the one from CT perth.

Peter.

**boban** · 27th May 2005, 10:52 PM

Very good sturdee.

With the number of TSC10-HB's now purchased, I think you'll start a trend.

A cheaper option than many of the other sliding table add ons. But you could have just bought an Altendorf ....

**Sturdee** · 27th May 2005, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by boban

A cheaper option than many of the other sliding table add ons. But you could have just bought an Altendorf ....

Especially if you still have the Triton sliding table as many new TSC-10HB buyers are Tritoneers deserters.

Of course if I bought an Altendorf I wouldn't have the fun of building new jigs.

Peter.

**journeyman Mick** · 27th May 2005, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by boban

...............A cheaper option than many of the other sliding table add ons. But you could have just bought an Altendorf ....

Mick

**rodm** · 27th May 2005, 11:41 PM

Top job again Peter.
Haven't you got a bed at your place?

**routermaniac** · 27th May 2005, 11:55 PM

good thinking peter, your mentality of using whatever is around to get the job done instead of indiscriminately throwing money at a project is one that I also share. Good to see that this the maxi table is still an asset, I have found mine invaluable in handling large sheets by myself.

I will be doing similar once we move and I have place to upgrade the triton to the tsc.

I see you have made a new fence for the sliding table?, mine is aluminium and I have occasionally felt that the included clamps were a bit flimsy, your improvisation with the vertical clamps is a good one. What did you use for the fence? is it MDF? Also what did you use to edge the chipboard bracket that holds the whole thing together?

Well done once again

regards,

Marios

**vsquizz** · 28th May 2005, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by boban

But you could have just bought an Altendorf ....

Then you could bolt the Triton extension into the Altendorf Slider:eek:

GMC may not like it though.

(Lots of smartarise comments spring to mind)

"Hey Peter, you finally found a use for a Triton"

Cheers

**boban** · 28th May 2005, 12:26 AM

Did I forget to mention that without an Altendorf, your only a backyarder with substandard work.....its the only real saw out there for those who are truly successful.

Do a search ($$hit did I say search) on Altendorf and Unisaw and youll see what Im getting at.

**Vasco** · 28th May 2005, 01:12 AM

Well done Peter,
I can see a whole lot of Triton sliding extension tables being bougt by non Triton owners. Very good improvision.
Regards Vasco

**Trent The Thief** · 28th May 2005, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

/snip....

The ability to handle large sheet goods without roller stands is what I missed on my new TS. Although I am investigating on how to build a vertical panel saw for convenience I still would like to have a sliding table attached to the TS.

/snip...

Peter.

Hi Peter,

Give a look at Shopnotes #4. It has plans for a pretty good shop built panel saw. It uses MDF sheets, pipes, etc. It's pretty much like the panel saw setup you'd find in a DIY home center.
http://store.yahoo.com/backissuesstore/sn004.html

ShopNotes #48 also has plans for a panel cutting guide. This one is built from 1x stock. It is a fence system on a frame. This one is available separately as a downloadable PDF from PlansNow.com (http://plansnow.com/panelcutguide.html)
http://store.yahoo.com/backissuesstore/sn048.html

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